Poetry Workshop
Saturday
April 17, 2010
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Free and Open to the Public
Adults (18 years and older)
“Join us at Community Arts of Elmira for an afternoon workshop to
celebrate the 10th Anniversary of National Poetry Month. We will read
and discuss a sampling of poems and then participate in writing
exercises to generate new work. Open to adults (18 years and older)
who love language and would like to explore the poetic form. We even
supply the tools of the trade!” |
Margaret K. Menges
Workshop Facilitator, ARTiculation Founding Member and Community Arts
Poet-in-Residence
Menges is a local poet and educator who has contributed to numerous
literary journals and, most recently, authored the book Lament’s
Grocery: Poetry of Elmira (FootHills Publishing 2010).
A Note About National Poetry Month
Inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996, National Poetry
Month is now held every April, when publishers, booksellers, literary
organizations, libraries, schools and poets around the country band
together to celebrate poetry and its vital place in American culture.
Thousands of businesses and non-profit organizations participate
through readings, festivals, book displays, workshops, and other
events. |
