The Almighty Ballad: How to Write in Verse's Most Versatile Form
with Brian Laidlaw
Location
Jul 06, 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Moab Arts & Recreation Center, 111 E 100 N, Moab, UT 84532, USA
About
The ballad is one of the most versatile and iconic forms for both poetry and song lyrics; from nursery rhymes to old school raps, from Emily Dickinson to Leonard Cohen, for centuries the ballad stanza has served as an all-purpose container for wit and wisdom. This one-time, two hour workshop will cover the fundamentals of meter and rhyme, explore diverse examples of ballads across a variety of genres, and then guide participants through the process of writing a ballad (either poetic or musical) of their own.
About the Instructor: Brian Laidlaw is an author-songwriter who recently completed a PhD in Creative Writing at the University of Denver. He publishes books of poetry and creative nonfiction with Milkweed Editions. His newest album This Aster: Adaptations of Emile Nelligan, recorded with his folk band The Family Trade, was released on vinyl by Fonograf Editions last year. Brian lives in Moab, Utah, and moonlights - often literally - as a rock climber.
All materials are provided.
Class will be held in the Dance room
Ages 14+
Class is limited to 18 students
Type
The Almighty Ballad
This ticket is for one participant in the Almighty Ballad class on 7/6/2023.
$20.00+$0.50 service fee
Total
$0.00