The Poetry Path: Write, Refine, Share
Contemporary poetry is alive, evolving, and enjoying a creative renaissance. In The Poetry Path, you’ll explore how traditional forms can be reimagined with fresh eyes while developing your unique poetic voice.
Across six engaging weeks, you’ll be immersed in inspiring lessons, interactive discussions, and practical writing exercises designed to strengthen your craft. Whether you’re looking to refine your style, experiment with form, or prepare your work for publication, this course will help you take the next confident step in your poetry journey.
Course Outline
- Week 1 – Inspiration: Finding your muse, exploring themes, influences, and creative flow.
- Week 2 – Form: Traditional and contemporary forms, editing techniques, and workshop feedback.
- Week 3 – Senses & Images: Crafting vivid imagery and sensory detail.
- Week 4 – Musicality: Rhythm, metre, sound devices, and poetic voice.
- Week 5 – Re-form: Experimenting with structure and breaking the rules creatively.
- Week 6 – Send!: Preparing for publication, competitions, open mics, and building your profile.
Schedule & Pricing
- 6-week course
- Wednesdays, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Course fee: $369
Details
You will learn
- Develop advanced contemporary poetry writing skills
- Master poetic forms, devices, and musicality
- Prepare work for journals, competitions, and publication
You will get
- Expert tutor guidance and personalised feedback
- Interactive workshops and practical writing exercises
- Statement of Completion
Appropriate for
Committed beginners developing contemporary poetry skills and emerging poets seeking publication or awards recognition.
Preparation
What to bring
- Laptop or tablet for writing and editing
What to wear
Casual
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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