Poetry on the Lawn: A Tri-Monthly Generative Writing Workshop with Joshua Wiss

Write in community!

Write in community! Sponsored by the Northern Arizona Book Festival, local poets and writers will teach an accessible poetry workshop on the lawn of the Downtown Flagstaff-Coconino Public Library! Each workshop focuses on a topic or form and challenges you to write on the spot in community with other writers. Please bring a blanket or folding chair to sit on, writing materials, and yourself! There is no age limit and we welcome all writers at any level.

June 1st: Joshua Wiss and the Haiku Factory: Seventeen Syllable Stories Poetry for the people! Haiku Factory is a generative poetry workshop in which all attendees will have the chance to craft their own haiku. We will share inspiration, brainstorm ideas & create a series of seventeen syllable micro-poems in the park. Joshua Wiss (they/them) is a spoken word poet & co-host of the Flagstaff Poetry Slam. They have been performing poetry & hosting workshops in Arizona & beyond for 15 years. They are passionate about making poetry accessible & exciting for people of all ages. Joshua loves old cartoons, rainy days & yellow curry. SUMMER SUNDAYS: May 25th; June 1st, 22nd, 29th; July 6th, 20th, 27th; August 3rd, 17th, 31st