Drop-In Classes

In our hour-long drop-in classes, teachers guide students through generative writing exercises and/or discussions of poems using different model poems, lessons and prompts each session. Weekly sessions focus around different forms, themes and approaches to reading and writing poetry. Sharing of work by participants is encouraged but optional. Note that drop-in classes are not a forum for critique of work; students looking for critique should register for multi-week workshops.

All in-person classes at 144 Montague St currently require participants to wear masks. Participants agree to abide by our code of conduct and COVID-19 policy.

*NOTE: If you’re interested in attending a drop-in, please check the class dates on the registration page on Eventbrite, as classes are sometimes canceled due to teacher unavailability.*

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Weeping Women, Ghosts and Slaughterhouse Canyons: Writing from Urban Legends

Teacher: Rosebud Ben-Oni
Mar 22–May 10, 2023
Wednesdays, 7:00–8:00 pm
Online: via Zoom
$23 in advance / $25 at the door
$20 for members anytime

Who Do You Think You’re Talkin’ To?!: Direct Address in Poems

Teacher: Seth Leeper
Mar 23–May 11, 2023
Thursdays, 5:00–6:00 pm
In person: 144 Montague St
$23 in advance / $25 at the door
$20 for members anytime

The Self & the City

Teacher: Jason Koo
Mar 24–May 12, 2023
Fridays, 5:00–6:00 pm
In person: 144 Montague St
$23 in advance / $25 at the door
$20 for members anytime

Since Feeling is First: How Musicality Powers Meaning in Free Verse

Teacher: Danielle Gasparro
Mar 25–May 13, 2023
Saturdays, 11:00 am–12:00 pm
In person: 144 Montague St
$23 in advance / $25 at the door
$20 for members anytime

Praise Your Demons

Teacher: Anthony Thomas Lombardi
Mar 25–May 13, 2023
Saturdays, 2:00–3:00 pm
In person: 144 Montague St
$23 in advance / $25 at the door
$20 for members anytime

Let's Talk About Sex, Baby

Teacher: Luther Hughes
Mar 30–May 18, 2023
Thursdays, 7:30–8:30 pm
Online: via Zoom
$23 in advance / $25 at the door
$20 for members anytime

Healing Hands

Teacher: Ramya Ramana
Apr 1–May 20, 2023
Saturdays, 4:00–5:00 pm
In person: 144 Montague St
$23 in advance / $25 at the door
$20 for members anytime

I'm Here for the Drama

Teacher: Erin Mizrahi
Apr 4–May 16, 2023
Tuesdays, 7:00–8:00 pm
Online: via Zoom
$23 in advance / $25 at the door
$20 for members anytime