Turn ordinary life into legend. In this generative workshop, we’ll remake and rewrite folktales as poetry, giving contemporary experiences (grief, work, love, place) a modern mythic frame. Participants will draft myth-based poems and leave with prompts, a list of writing moves, and a reading list for further exploration.

This class is suitable for all levels.

Sarah McCartt-Jackson is a poet and folklorist. Her book Stonelight (winner of the Weatherford Award, Phillip H. McMath Award, and Airlie Prize) combines folklore and poetry, illuminating intersections of myth, place, and storytelling.

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 62 business days before a class starts to decide whether we can hold the class. Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment will be cancelled six–two business days prior to the first class meeting. All participants will be notified by email and will receive full refunds.

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