The Poetry of Parenthood Workshop w Bobby Elliott | Nov - Dec TBA

Writers have often debated whether having children is at odds with their ambition and creative practice. In this workshop, we will take up another, far more affirming question: What can the subject of parenthood open up for our poems? Diving fully into this work together, we will read and write poems that bear witness to the transformative powers of parenthood, from the sleepless newborn days to the here-before-we-know-it empty nesting days. Whether you're already deep into this work or are eager to take it on, this generative workshop will aim to remind us not of what parenting forbids but what it makes possible - on the page and beyond. 

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Teacher: 
Time: 
Nov - Dec TBA | 6 weeks
Location: 
Attic Institute, 1033 SW Yamhill St., Suite 405
Total Fee: 
$249

A Statement of Our Values

The Attic Institute of Arts and Letters opposes the legitimation of bigotry, hate, and misinformation. As a studio for writers, we do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We embrace and celebrate our shared pursuit of literature and languages as essential to crossing the boundaries of difference. To that end, we seek to maintain a creative environment in which every employee, faculty member, and student feels safe, respected, and comfortable — even while acknowledging that poems, stories, and essays delve into uncomfortable subjects. We accept the workshop as a place to question ourselves and to empathize with complex identities. We understand that to know the world is to write the world. Therefore, we reaffirm our commitment to literary pursuits and shared understanding by affirming diversity and open inquiry.