Remote 3-Hour Workshop: Ellen Bass: It don’t mean a thing (if it ain’t got that swing)
Sunday | October 1 | 3-6pm ET
Oct 1, 2023 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
$96.00 – $120.00Event Navigation
Music: It don’t mean a thing (if it ain’t got that swing)
Sappho wrote: Mere air these words, but delicious to hear.
The lyricism of language is one of the great joys of poetry. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition. Speed, pacing, hesitation. Sounds that are sibilant, sonorant, nasal, guttural, liquid, fricative (isn’t it fun just to say these words?). And even more exhilarating to bring the power of sound into our own poems. With the inspiration of a broad array of poems, we’ll become more aware of the mouthfeel of words. And you’ll learn specific techniques to create more lyrical language.
Click here to watch Ellen’s Hard Hat Reading!
3 hours on Sunday | October 1 | 3-6pm ET | $120 ($96 for Members)
All are welcome, space is limited. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Please email support@poetshouse.org with any questions.
About the educator:
While our physical space is closed for construction, workshops will be held over Zoom. While you can use Zoom from your phone or browser, we recommend downloading the desktop client.