Class Description
Whether you’re looking to experiment, generate new poems for a collection, review concepts, or refine works in progress, this workshop will help you expand your poetic practice. Each week, we’ll explore the craft and vision of classic and contemporary poets and write in response to in-class prompts, drawing inspiration from poets like Sylvia Plath, Sharon Olds, Yusef Komunyakaa, Oliver de la Paz, Natalie Diaz, Ada Limón, Martín Espada, and Nick Flynn.
Our sessions focus on cultivating playfulness and curiosity on the page, alongside experimental approaches to revision. You’ll have the chance to break old habits, experiment with unconventional forms, and leave the course with a range of fresh drafts and reimagined poems.
In addition to generative writing, we’ll dedicate time to in-class workshop each week, with an emphasis on empowerment, encouragement, and finding your own voice.
Driving to the center? For evening or weekend classes, we recommend SP+ Parking at 45 Binford Street for the most affordable parking around. It's about a 10-minute walk to GrubStreet and offers a flat rate of:
- $13 after 4pm Monday-Friday
- $9 all day Saturday-Sunday
Writing Roadmap: We've created a simple, goal-based writing roadmap to help you find the perfect GrubStreet course for your writing needs.
Thanks to the excellent literary citizenship of our donors, scholarships are available for all GrubStreet classes. To apply, click the gray "APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP" button. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you must complete your application at least one week before the start date of a class. Please await our scholarship committee's decision before registering for the class. We cannot hold spots in classes, so the sooner you apply, the better. Scholarships cannot be applied retroactively.
For more detailed information about GrubStreet scholarships, including how to contribute to scholarship funds for other students, click here.
This class will take place in-person at our Center for Creative Writing in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
Covid-19 Update:
GrubStreet's space will be mask-optional when Boston's Covid-19 Community Level is low or medium. When the Covid-19 Community Level is high, our space will require masks. Please check GrubStreet's Covid-19 page for the latest info on masking and Community Levels before visiting in person.
Space Accessibility:
Our space is ADA accessible with automatic door openers, ADA-compliant restrooms, desk and table spacing, braille signage, and elevator. Our classrooms can be equipped with ALS for hard of hearing individuals. We cannot guarantee a scent-free environment. For more accessibility requests, please contact our Operations team at [email protected] or (617) 695-0075.