Poetry: Another Improvised Art

“Poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen” – Leonardo da Vinci

In this workshop you are invited to delve into the world of poetry. Challenge your perception of poetry through a variety of creative exercises, and leverage the supportive environment at Stomping Ground for emotional exploration. We’ll explore free verse, with examples from some modern Instagram poetry. No experience necessary. Learn how poetry can be used to explore your inner world.

In this workshop, you will learn:

• Engage in writing exercises to help encourage intuitive writing
• Experience how similar the poetry writing process is to that of improv
• See some examples of modern free-verse poetry
• You will be encouraged (but not required) to share your work in a supportive environment
• Take home with you some examples of prompts (suggestions) for writing poetry
• B?ring out your inner poet

A?bout Andrew:

Andrew has had a lifelong passion for art and has dedicated a lot of his time in the last six months to exploring both improv and writing poetry to help him to process and integrate the challenges in his life. The insights presented in this workshop are the product of his experiences with both art forms.

This is a one-time workshop held on August 27 from 6-8 pm taught by Andrew Missel All sales are final and classes are non-refundable. Training is not affiliated with the Stomping Ground Comedy Training Center. All participants must adhere to policies in the Stomping Ground Comedy Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll, unless otherwise stated. All class times are Central Standard Time (CST). For the most current information on what to expect when heading to Stomping Ground visit our FAQ page.