Writing
Poetry Writing
A beginner-level poetry course combining discussion, close reading and writing exercises on poetic form, language, rhythm and imagery.
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Upcoming classes
2 classes
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 Feb 2027 Thursday | 10:30 - 17:00 | One-day class1 day | WritingTutors | Photoion StudioWaterloo | £139.00 | Book now |
3 Jul 2027 Saturday | 10:30 - 17:00 | One-day class1 day | WritingTutors | Photoion StudioWaterloo | £139.00 |
Sat 3 Jul, 10:30 - 17:00
1 day1 daySat 10:30£139WritingTutorsPhotoion Studio
About this course
The course introduces different ways poetry can be structured and written, using examples from Romantic, Modernist and contemporary poets. Participants respond to themes and texts through exercises focused on tone, rhythm, metre, metaphor, lyricism and descriptive imagery. Teaching includes group discussion, sharing work and constructive feedback. These activities are used to examine poetic writing, connect ideas across different texts and help participants develop their own poetic voice.
What you'll learn
- Analyse how tone, rhythm and metre shape a poem
- Apply metaphor, lyricism and descriptive imagery in poetry
- Experiment with different poetic forms and structures
- Respond creatively to themes, poets and existing texts
Is this course right for you?
Listed at Beginner level, the course is intended as an introduction to developing poetic writing. It involves discussing poems, sharing work and offering feedback in a group setting. Fluency in English is essential.
- Fluency in English is essential
- Includes group discussion, work sharing and feedback