We will read contemporary poets in order to explore certain elements of poetry: image, sound, the 5 W’s, visual presentation, and time. Students will also write new poems of their own focusing on these elements. Please note: this will be a generative class, with very little time devoted to critique or revision.

Sean Corbin is the Poetry Gauntlet coordinator for the Carnegie Center and has taught with Carnegie for at least seven years. He is one-half of the Milestone Art Collective with his wife, Amanda Kelley Corbin.

Cancellation Policy:

The Carnegie Center reserves the right to cancel a class if minimum enrollment is not met. It is best to register early to help our instructors prepare and to ensure the class does not get cancelled. We evaluate registration numbers 6–2 business days before a class starts to decide whether we can hold the class. Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment will be cancelled 6 –2 business days prior to the first class meeting. All participants will be notified by email and will receive full refunds.

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