Remember recess? Flying down slides, swinging on monkey bars, and stepping into character with just a shout—“You be the cop, I’ll be the robber!” As adults, we may not cartwheel across playgrounds anymore, but we still need a place to play! In this four-week generative class, we’ll use poetry as a portal to the past, traveling by way of reworked childhood games, writing prompts, and shared storytelling. Together, we’ll revisit the wild worlds of childhood and adolescence to rekindle our connection with our younger selves and carry their playful magic back to the present.
This class is part of our Writing for Wellness program, which focuses on the relationship between the creative act of writing and wellbeing. While we may look at craft during these programs, our focus will be on writing that supports ourselves as human beings.
