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Meet Your Instructor
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Meet Quincy "Q" Hull, your instructor for this introductory workshop to poetry. In this four part series, Q will share his inspirations, approach to writing, different poem structures and their elements, and how to use it as a therapeutic and creative tool. Lessons will be posted every Monday. Each lesson will have assignments that you can share with us via the link below, and we will post your answers in our poetry workshop blog series.
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If you'd like to meet him in person, hear him read his work, and have an opportunity to read your own, you can find the Pensacola Poetry group at Constant Coffee & Tea every Tuesday in November at 6pm.
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Lesson One: Find Your Inspiration
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Let's get started! In lesson one, you'll learn more about Q's approach to poetry, how he defines it, and you'll get acquainted with his inspirations. Some of Q's favorite poets include Edgar Allen Poe, Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, The Last Poets, Gil Scott-Heron, Leroy Jones/Amiri Baraka, Gwendolyn Brooks, Maya Angelou, Joy Harjo (yay!), etc. Take some time to read work from these writers, and find inspiration from other poets. Be sure to research their lives and their backstory to better understand their point of view. Share your inspiration and thoughts as we begin our poetry journey by clicking the link below! We are thrilled to have you participate in the Pensacola Museum of Art Poetry Workshop - happy writing.
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Lesson Two: Haiku
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Welcome back! In Lesson Two, you'll learn all about haiku. You got a sneak peak in lesson one, but you'll gain an even deeper understanding of what makes haiku different - even difficult - but a powerful form of poetry nonetheless. You'll learn about its origins, how Q incorporates it into his every day life, and use it as a jumping off point to develop your poetry skills. Share your haiku after this lesson via the button below to be featured on our blog! We can't wait to see what you pack into 17 syllables.
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Lesson Three: Poem Structure
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Welcome back to the Pensacola Museum of Art Poetry Workshop. In this lesson, Q will talk about all the different types of poem structures, and teach you a new brainstorming tool to use when you're unsure how to start writing. For your assignment, you'll use one or several of the poem structures, as well as the warm-up exercise, to write a poem about yourself. You can submit it via the link below to be featured on our poetry blog series. We look forward to meeting everyone via their poetry.
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Lesson Four: History + Representation
In our final workshop lesson, Q will talk about how poetry has developed throughout history as an art form, and how this adaptation into popular culture influenced his use of it. Poetry can be a tool in storytelling, but also a tool in expressing one's emotions. Join us as Q talks about how poetry has shaped his view of life, and helped him to cope with life's lessons and struggles.
Thank you so much to everyone who has joined this workshop to learn from one of the regions best poets. We truly appreciate your participation, and encourage you to continue writing and reading your work with local groups such as Pensacola Poetry.
Please click the link below to share your work with us to post on our blog series.
To contact Q, feel free to call (901) 212-6695 or email stillblacksee@gmail.com
Thank you so much to everyone who has joined this workshop to learn from one of the regions best poets. We truly appreciate your participation, and encourage you to continue writing and reading your work with local groups such as Pensacola Poetry.
Please click the link below to share your work with us to post on our blog series.
To contact Q, feel free to call (901) 212-6695 or email stillblacksee@gmail.com
This is a program supported by the NEA Big Read. For more information on the NEA Big Read, as well as a calendar of events, please visit our NEA Big Read home page.
NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.