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Poetry as Perspective: On Teaching Poetry to “Non-Poets”

When:

February 11, 2026 · 6:30 PM

Where:

Philadelphia, PA

Source:

Creative Philadelphia Arts Access Calendar

Many students approach poetry with hesitation—unsure how to read, write, or even relate to it. This workshop reframes poetry as a tool for empathy, imagination, and discovery, accessible to everyone. Through generative exercises and conversation, you’ll learn how to use poetry to open creative and emotional space in the classroom, helping students see themselves reflected in the work and in one another. Bartol Certified Trauma Informed writer, director, actor, and educator, David A. Gaines, blen