{"product_id":"pastoral-poetry-writing-workshop-online","title":"In the Countryside: A Generative Pastoral Poetry Seminar with Lauren Davis on Saturday, September 5th, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group relative relative pb-3\" data-is-streaming=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400 [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid-rows-[auto_auto] min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-start-2 col-start-1 relative grid isolate min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-start-1 col-start-1 relative z-[2] min-w-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Countryside: A Generative Pastoral Poetry Workshop with Lauren Davis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBegins Saturday, September 5, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLive Seminar via Zoom from 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM ET\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNow Enrolling! Any questions about this class? Use the Chat Button to talk with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructor Lauren Davis is the author of the short story collection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Nothing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (YesYes Books), the poetry collection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHome Beneath the Church\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Fernwood Press), the Eric Hoffer Grand Prize short-listed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen I Drowned\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the chapbooks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach Wild Thing's Consent, The Missing Ones,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSivvy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. She holds an MFA from the Bennington College Writing Seminars. She is a former Editor in Residence at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Puritan's Town Crier,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and she is the winner of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLanding Zone Magazine's\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flash Fiction Contest. Her stories, essays, poetry, interviews, and reviews have appeared in numerous literary publications and anthologies, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrairie Schooner, Spillway, Poet Lore, Ninth Letter,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand elsewhere. She has earned a Harvard Bok Higher Education Teaching Certificate and has taught creative writing workshops at numerous venues, including Hugo House, Writing Workshops, and the Adirondack Center for Writing. She is the Poet Interview Coordinator and Editorial Assistant for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo Sylvias' Weekly Muse\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this class for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis seminar is perfect for writers looking for support and inspiration to get words on the page. Whether you're new to writing pastoral poems or an experienced writer looking for a creative boost, this online writing class welcomes all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eJoin us for a generative session writing pastoral poems. This genre of poetry explores the relationship between nature and humans, and it often celebrates an idealized vision of country life. Together, we will study the definition, history, and contemporary landscape of the pastoral poem before turning to the page ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is a generative, encouragement-focused poetry workshop built around forward momentum and creative confidence. You'll write alongside fresh prompts inspired by contemporary masters, and you'll have the chance to read your work aloud during the session. Instructor Lauren Davis offers feedback exclusively on what is strong and exciting in each piece shared—so the energy of this creative writing workshop stays squarely on what's working and where to take it next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBy the end of our time together, you'll leave with a folder of new drafts and a renewed sense of possibility in your pastoral writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the writing goals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn this course, students will write at least six new poems, generated live from prompts inspired by contemporary living poets such as Jennifer Chang, Robert Hass, and Rita Dove. Sharing is voluntary; those who read aloud will receive verbal, strengths-based feedback from the instructor focused on the most compelling elements of their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReadings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eReadings and prompts will be provided via a handout distributed to participants on the day of the workshop. The session draws on the work of contemporary poets including Jennifer Chang, Robert Hass, and Rita Dove, and the handout includes additional prompts to explore beyond the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE OUTLINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSegment 1: The definition and history of pastoral poems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSegment 2: The contemporary landscape of the pastoral poem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSegment 3: Generative writing prompts inspired by contemporary masters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSegment 4: Additional prompts from a variety of sources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSegment 5: Voluntary sharing and strengths-based feedback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE TAKEAWAYS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA working understanding of the pastoral tradition, from its history to its contemporary landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAt least six new poem drafts generated during the session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA toolkit of generative prompts, including additional prompts to use beyond the workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStrengths-based feedback that builds creative confidence and forward momentum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRenewed inspiration and a supportive, all-levels space to get words on the page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTuition is $99 USD. You can pay for the course in full or use Shop Pay or Affirm to pay over time with equal Monthly Payments. Both options are available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eInstructor: Lauren Davis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBegins Saturday, September 5, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClass will meet for one live session via Zoom on Saturday, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM ET\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTuition is $99 USD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48482150613240,"sku":null,"price":86.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/Lauren_Davis_Headshot_2025_A.png?v=1775155069","url":"https:\/\/writingworkshops.com\/en-it\/products\/pastoral-poetry-writing-workshop-online","provider":"Writing Workshops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}