How Art Inspires the Poetic Process

Some poets studied great painters or sculptors to open themselves to a new way of expressing the written word. Other poets actually delved in to another medium to explore the creative process. In this 3-week poetry class, I will discuss the relationship of Rodin & Rilke, and the art of Matisse, Georgia O'Keefe, Rene Magritte, Frido Kahlo and Kenneth Patchen to serve as inspiration for writing exercises. Each week I will present a different poetic tool or form in relation to the artists presented. There will be time for writing in class and sharing for those who wish for feedback. All levels of writers welcome!

Facilitator - Terri Glass

Terri Glass has been teaching poetry writing in the Bay area for the last 18 years. She has taught poetry in a variety of settings from Sonoma State University to the Academy of Sciences to the Center for Attitudinal Healing. She coordinated the California Poets in the Schools program in Marin County and teaches workshops nationally for educators and therapists. She is the author of one book of poetry, Unveiling the Mystical Light and an innovative poetry & music CD, The Body of the Living Future.


Dates: Oct.16, 23, 30, 2007
Time: 6:45-8:45pm
Where: Fairfax Library
2097 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Fairfax, CA 94930
Cost: Free: Sponsored by Poets & Writers and The Fairfax Library

To sign up contact the Fairfax Library reference desk at 415-457-5629.
Class size will be limited to 20