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Description
Class Level: All levels
Age Requirements: 18 and older
Average Class Size: 12
System Requirements:
  • high-speed Internet connection
  • internal or external computer speaker
  • internal or external computer mic

For PC: 

  • Windows 7 or higher

For MAC: 

  • OS X 10.8.5 or higher
Class Delivery:

Enjoy in the comfort of your own home, classroom or studio!

  • Individual courses are affordably priced
  • All times are Eastern Standard
  • An email with login instructions will be sent to all participants prior to the event.
Teacher: Omotara James

What you'll learn in this poetry class:

The space of the poem offers you the opportunity to free yourself. The work of the poem is to tell the truth: at all costs, in every place, no matter what.

It has been said that the poet is the undoing of the family, because the poem reveals its secrets. The craft of undoing is necessary to the work of constructing meaning, no matter your subject matter. Poetry is not only where we go to confront the past, but to free ourselves of it.

In this workshop, we will explore and discuss the work of exemplar poets, who write through the challenges of oppression and trauma with generous brilliance, one line at a time. As we follow the arc of the line, from experience, through memory to the heart of the poem, you will learn to navigate the painstaking process of writing about your terrors, in a way that offers artistic freedom.

You will practice how to do more than simply set your poems free into the world, but learn how to get free. Now more than ever, we need to be reminded of the language of truth and honesty. We will read widely and be open to the process of daily writing and keeping a journal.


Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

School Notes:

Online programs:
An access link will be emailed to you after purchase.

In-person programs:
Visitors are not required to show proof of vaccination. Masks are highly recommended at 92NY.

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Refund Policy

In the event that some or all of the meetings of the program cannot happen in person, programs will be held at the scheduled time in a virtual format via a video conferencing platform. The programs will continue through hands-on, at-home activities, lectures, presentations, and/or group discussions. No refunds will be issued should any portion of a course be held virtually.

We are not responsible for providing makeup classes or issuing refunds for programs missed as a result of illness, emergencies or other events beyond our control.

There are no refunds for outings, classes or workshops that meet fewer than three times per semester.

If you are unable to attend, you may contact [email protected] prior to the first date for a receipt that enables you to claim your contribution as a tax-deductible gift.

Unless otherwise noted in program description, the following schedule applies to programs which meet three times or more per semester:

  • To receive a 95% refund, written request must be received 11 business days prior to the first session.
  • To receive a 75% refund, written request must be received at least 2 business days prior to the first session.
  • To receive a 50% refund, written request must be received at least 2 business days prior to the second session.
  • After that, refunds cannot be granted.

All refund requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. Refunds are computed from the date written notice is received.

To receive a refund, you must enclose the original of your confirmation letter.

Please allow three to four weeks for processing of your refund request.

Processing fees, membership fees, auditions fees and class or exercise cards are not refundable. No cash refunds.

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