Poetry of the Natural World
Poetry of the Natural World with Bobbie Pell
POETRY OF NATURAL WORLD
For those who love a well-turned phrase inspired by strong connections to nature, this class provides foundational information about poetry: style variations, imagery techniques, prose to poem mapping, and revision considerations. Uncloak the mystery of turning prose meanderings into meaningful poetry. . Elements of poetry such as alliteration, symbolism, metaphor, and allusion plus various forms written over the centuries.
“Poetry breaks” of classical nature poems by various poets such as W.B. Yeats, Robert Frost, John Muir, and Carl Sandburg will be shared along with contemporary nature poets such as Mary Oliver and Sara Teasdale.
TEXTS: Sing A Song of Seasons (F. Waters); Devotions (M. Oliver)
Class Goals:
GOAL 1: To familiarize students with various poetic elements to deepen imagery, ideas, and clarity.
GOAL 2: To share methods of transforming prose into poetry by participating in brainstorming on natural world topics.
GOAL 3: To teach students various poetic forms from which they may choose to create original works.
This small group class is presented in collaboration with John C. Campbell Folk School and Lessonface. Students are invited to attend an optional Orientation and Closing Ceremony to connect with various online Folk School classes.
Age Range
Adults
Skill Level
None needed
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About the John C. Campbell Folk School & Lessonface
Since 1925, the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina has transformed lives, and brought people together in a nurturing environment for experiences in learning and community life that spark self-discovery. Since 2012, Lessonface has connected more than 30,000 students with over 2,500 great teachers for live music, language, and arts lessons online, delivering on our mission to help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably.
When
The class will meet for four weekly 2-hour live online sessions on Mondays at 6 pm ET | 3 pm PT on the schedule below. The first session is on July 15.
Enrolled students receive 30-day access to the video recordings of the classes.
How It Works
Enroll above to save your spot in the class. Lessonface will send you a confirmation right away, and a Zoom link 24 hours before the class start time. You can log into your Lessonface dashboard to access class materials, communicate with your instructor, join the live Zoom session, and access the class recordings and chat transcript afterward.
Refund Policy: To cancel an enrollment or request a refund, contact support@lessonface.com. For 30+ days before, we refund 95%. Between 30 and 5 days, receive a 75% refund. No refunds within 5 days of class start date. Materials kit fees are non-refundable.
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Bobbie Pell
For over 35 years, Bobbie Pell has shared her love of story with audiences of all ages through written works, storytelling performances, and workshops. Her specialty area, Celtic folklore and traditions, focuses on faerie lore, ballads, and archetypical myths. Her first book, THE HIGHLAND HEART, explores themes of true love, faerie encounters, and a hero's journey to wholeness.