Class Description
The Art of Brevity invites writers to explore how small poems can open big doors. In this two hour class, we will read a range of haiku, senryu, tanka, and haibun, paying attention to how these forms create resonance through clarity and intention. Guided exercises will help participants experiment with imagery, emotion, and spacious language. By the end, writers will have new drafts and a better understanding of how concise writing can deepen both craft and awareness.
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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Nikki Gray
is a teaching artist, facilitator, essayist, and poet based in Georgia. She has performed on major stages including the National Poetry Slam, Rustbelt Regional Poetry Slam, Write Club Atlanta, the Decatur Book Festival, and the Augusta Arts Festival and was a member of the celebrated slam teams Java Monkey and Art Amok. She co-facilitates Write Start, Camp Write Start, and Harvest Week, immersive writing series that blend daily practice with community-centered workshops. She is also the creator of Oasis, a journaling and meditation workshop series, and the author of the Substack Words in the Attic, where she explores creativity, reflection, and personal narrative.
