Poetry Writing Workshop
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · 5:00 PM EDT · Ellsworth Public Library · Ellsworth, ME
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About this event
Riverview Room. Ellsworth resident Patricia Cronin will facilitate a 4-week Introduction to Poetry Writing workshop beginning Wednesday, October 7, from 5 – 7 pm. The 2-hour sessions will allow for discussion of poems with common themes and include writing prompts. Each week, participants can submit two poems (no longer than 1 page each) for review and feedback. Take-home prompts and exercises will also be provided to generate new work or advance works in progress. Please register to reserve a space, as class size is limited to 15 writers. Light refreshments will be served. About your instructor: Patricia Cronin is a writer and teacher originally from Chicago. Her work has appeared in local newspapers, literary magazines, and university publications. Her workshops include memoir writing, flash fiction, and poetry. She has worked in a variety of schools and organizations, including The School of the Art Institute Chicago, the Irish American Heritage Center, and the Hines Veterans Hospital.
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