Saturday, September 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.  |  Poetry Writing Workshop: The Short Poem
In this class, Julie S. Paschold will share ways to say more with less. If you’ve ever struggled with shorter poems, or love writing them, this class is for you.  We will learn a few short form poems and have a few fun prompts. Please bring a notebook and writing utensil. Pre-registration is required. Cost: $20 | Garden members: $15

Saturday, October 18 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.  |  Poetry Writing Workshop: Blackout Poetry
Join instructor Julie S. Paschold for a morning creating blackout poetry, a form of found poetry where a poet selects words from existing text and "blacks out" part of the page to reveal a new poem. Supplies will be provided, but bring your favorite markers or Sharpie, if desired, and your imaginative mind! Pre-registration is required. Cost: $20 | Garden members: $15

Saturday, November 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.  |  Poetry Writing Workshop: To Verse or Not to Verse?
When do you know whether to keep a freeform poem all together or to break it up into verses or stanzas? When to add shape, or a tab or two? Explore final touches of freeform poetry with Julie S. Paschold in this poetry writing workshop. Bring a poem you are currently working on, or choose to write from one of our prompts. Pre-registration is required. Cost: $20 | Garden members: $15

Saturday, January 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.  |  Poetry Writing Workshop: The Ekphrastic Poem
Beat the winter blues with Julie S. Paschold, by diving into ekphrastic poetry, a form of poetry where the topic is based off of a work of art. Have your favorite piece in mind, or find inspiration from one of the artworks we bring and get ready to write! Pre-registration is required. Cost: $20 | Garden members: $15