Lit Fest 2024

Haiku is a contemplative poetry form inspired by Zen, which emphasizes impermanence and draws attention to phenomena that may go unnoticed. In this class, we’ll talk about the Haiku within the cultural context of Japan, where it was born, and its evolution and use by Western novelists and peacemakers alike. We’ll learn from masters of the form and try our hand at writing our own. This class explores Haiku tags as the answer to hashtags and is for anyone who wants to slow down time by capturing fleeting moments in their life. You'll leave the seminar ready to use this minimalistic form both as a creative tool and a daily mindfulness practice.