A Finishing School for Poetry Whores

This four-week workshop, taught by The Madame and Tennessee Pink, organizers of The Poetry Brothel event series, is geared toward the development of a poetry "whore" persona through the writing and workshopping of a small body of poetry for this alter-ego. This course will emphasize the study of poetic masters, the techniques of poetic craft, writing exercises and assignments, generating new poems and critiquing them. We will not only be looking at erotic poetry, but also at instances of intimacy, passion and seduction in poetry on a more minute level. Classes will culminate in a performance at The Poetry Brothel, where students will read their workshopped poems privately to our patrons.

In the spirit of The Poetry Brothel, our instructors are also available for private, one-on-one consultations. These are recommended for those with an existing body of poetic work and a desire for some lengthy, in-depth feedback on it.

For details regarding dates, locations and workshop fees, please email The Madame at: info@thepoetrybrothel.com