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POETRY AS SENSORY PLEASURE :::::::::: 2008
TASTE TOUCH SCENT SIGHT SOUND
Macalester Experimental College Class at The Calla Lily Spa in Afton, MN
Free
Sensory pleasure is entirely personal, which is to say, one person may savor radishes in the potato salad while the person seated just to the left would have preferred
a bit of cilantro mixed in. Or put another way: Radish-lover may likely read Lucille Clifton's poems after lunch while Cilantro reads Pablo Neruda.
Poetry pleasure, likewise entirely personal, is often and alas an un-acquired taste, for lack of knowing where to begin. So, in this class we’ll begin at the beginning
by quickly determining your poetry-personality—we all fall into one of four basic universal personality types. This will lead directly to particular poets for your
particular pleasure.
No matter your poetry expertise or lack of it. The class objective is exposure to poetry written by men and women from around the world, poets whose very subjectivity is
universal, and who will inspire us to write our own poems. Reading, writing, and rhythm. Our teachers are the poets themselves, Nobel laureates, Pulitzer winners, a
bar-room rake, Harlem's jazzist, and many more.
Saturdays 10am – 3pm March 29th April 5th and 12th Light lunch provided. Pre-register with Lee Orcutt at 651-337-0326 or email:
poetlee@comcast.net
Instructor: Alberta Lee Orcutt
Location:
The Calla Lily
3343 St. Croix Trail S.
Afton, MN 55001
Take I-94 east from St. Paul to exit 258 (St. Croix Trail). Go 4.4 miles to the Historic Village of Afton. Located on the same side of the street as the Afton
House Inn and just three buildings south of it.
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A TASTE OF POETRY ::::::::::
If you would rather throw yourself in front of moving traffic than read a poem, then this is the adventure for you! Travel into the lush world of poetry and explore life through the rich experiences of poets across cultures. In this no-writing workshop, you’ll learn how to read a poem AND how to find your own favorite poet according to your unique personality type.
Propellers: Video, live performance and a hand-out filled with poetry, great tips, and vital info.
6 hrs total: 3 evenings OR 2 OR 3 mornings or afternoons
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POETRY SALON ::::::::::
Interweave with poets from around the world by engaging with their passionate poetry--often humorous, sometimes sad, never boring. The poet's role in the local and world community is to bring order to daily chaos and put magic back into life. In the intimate setting of the poetry salon, we learn alternate ways of seeing, knowing, belonging. Join us in absorbing poetry through our very pores--no analyzing, no writing.
Propellers: Via video and live performance the poets come alive for you and only you.
4-hour session in one day
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FIFTY-PLUS POETRY PENNERS ::::::::::
A poem is a slice of life, one person's point of view, one person's contribution to the world community. Your voice counts, so join us for a lively session of reading and writing poetry, poems created by you, drawn from your own unique experience. The world is about us, because if it isn't about us, then what on earth is it about?
Propellers: This course is a great follow-up to A Taste of Poetry but is geared toward all levels of poetry experience, no previous training or knowledge required.
8 hrs total: 4 evenings OR 2 or 4 mornings or afternoons
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POETRY POWER FOR WOMEN IN TRANSITION ::::::::::
Poetry is woven into the fabric of our being. In this no-writing workshop, as we explore passionate, vibrant poetry from around the world, we use tools of the poet's creative process to bust inertia and affirm each woman's self in the scheme of life. Join in the fun of women helping women travel the road to empowerment.
Propellers: Video, live performance, and a poetry handout.
6 hrs total: 3 evenings OR 2 or 3 mornings or afternoons
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POETRY AS EVERYDAY TOOL ::::::::::
Morale booster! Turn day-to-day tedium into friendly chaos during this upbeat experience. We will learn the tools of the artist’s creative process as we engage with passionate poetry from the around the world. AND, we'll explore how the poet-artist lives the moment!
Propellers: Video, live performance, and a juicy handout.
8 hrs total: 4 evenings, mornings, or afternoons
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