Black Gxrls Pantoum Workshop
Sun, Oct 22
|Virtual Workshop
In this workshop led by Jason B. Crawford, participants will learn about the history of the pantoum, a poetic form that originated in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Time & Location
Oct 22, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM CDT
Virtual Workshop
About the event
In this workshop, participants will learn about the history of the pantoum, a poetic form that originated in Malaysia and Indonesia. They will also learn about the work of three Black poets who have used the pantoum form: Taylor Byas, Aurielle Marie, and Patricia Smith. Participants will then have the opportunity to write their own pantoums using unconventional methods.
Objectives:
- Learn about the history of the pantoum form
- Learn about the work of three Black poets who have used the pantoum form
- Write their own pantoums using unconventional methods
Materials:
- Paper, pencils, computers
- Copies of poems by Taylor Byas, Aurielle Marie, and Patricia Smith
- A variety of objects, such as leaves, flowers, and feathers
Procedure:
- Introduction: The instructor will introduce the pantoum form and discuss its history.
- Readings: The instructor will read poems by Taylor Byas, Aurielle Marie, and Patricia Smith.
- Discussion: The instructor will lead a discussion about the poems.
- Writing: Participants will write their own pantoums using unconventional methods.
- Sharing: Participants will share their pantoums with the group.
We are offering a "Pay What You Want" structure with the minimum set to $10. All proceeds will go towards paying our presenters and helping Abode get to AWP in 2024!Â
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