Class

Poetics of Place: Writing at the Intersection of Nature & Queerness

Both Queerness & the natural world urge us to see ourselves as unique parts of a complex and interdependent system, rooted in both weirdness & wonder. As Queer poets, we are uniquely attuned to our more-than-human connections, and both the politics & poetics of place.

In this class, students will create community & sink into the sensory world through interactive exercises, close reading, & time in nature. This 4-hour generative session will include moderated discussion, prompts, & both outdoor & indoor writing exercises.

Students will be required to submit a poem (either their own, or written by someone they admire) at least one week ahead of the class that sits at the intersection of Queerness & nature to use for an activity. Students should be prepared to share their fresh work with other attendees & receive their peers' work with care, as well as spend a short amount of time outside.

All classes listed on the Loft website take place in Central Time.

Instructions for Accessing This Online Class

In order to access live class meetings, you must have the Zoom application downloaded to your computer. You will also need a WiFi/Internet connection throughout the duration of your scheduled meeting and a computer with audio and video capability. The information to join your Zoom classroom will be provided in your confirmation email upon registration. Please check spam folders if you do not see this email upon registration. For more information on how to use Zoom, please see our training manual here.