Tag Archives: Seattle Poetry Workshops

Living Room 1.25.11 w/ Alex O. Bleecker & Raffle Drawing!

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Splabman

The ghazal is an Arabic poetic form developed in 10th century Persia from the verse form gasida.  Through the spread of the Mogul empire, it made its way through the Middle East to Pakistan and India, where it enjoys popularity … Continue reading →

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Nate Mackey in Seattle! (Only his 2nd visit ever)

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Splabman

SPLAB welcomes legendary poet, essayist, novelist and editor Nathaniel Mackey to Columbia City for a reading, workshop at the new SPLAB location, 3651 S. Edmunds in the Cultural Corner of the former Columbia School and a talk at the NW … Continue reading →

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Politics in our Living Room! 1.18.11 (Maryna Ajaja facilitates)

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Splabman

Let’s get political. Bring your favorite political poem, your own or someone else’s. Don’t be shy – read the one you believe in. Ars Poetica? Beliefs or commandments? Rules or unruly rules to live by? We will iron out our … Continue reading →

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Living Room January 11, 2011

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Splabman

I just had to come up with something special for a SPLAB meeting on 1/11/11.  Sharpen your pencils and bring some paper boys & girls. I am going to open up the evening with a  quick 15 minute writing exercise … Continue reading →

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