SM
Jun 12, 2020
Loved the course. Douglas Kearney is amazing as an instructor. I love poetry and this workshop has made me happy during the times of COVID 19. I thank CalArts for the encouragement and appreciation.
CN
May 23, 2024
Very personable instructor with quality content and a workshop system that works well even if you never get to actually meet your fellow poets. I was very impressed and got a lot out of this course.
By Liz A
•May 21, 2018
A stimulating course. Great online interaction with tutors. Some great links.
By Priyanka D
•Jul 5, 2021
Learnt a lot about writing poetry. Realised there's still a lot yet to learn
By Garrison C G
•Sep 1, 2017
The course could have used more content. That is, it is too brief.
By Tonya
•Sep 21, 2015
Elementary and entertaining with some unique and creative prompts.
By Lama B
•May 7, 2020
It was a great course, however it was very short and brief.
By Jessica T
•Feb 17, 2025
Several links and resources are unavailable when you follow links, which, if paying for the course especially, is unacceptable. I would also argue that this is not a beginner course, some knowledge of poetry is very helpful.
By R.B. W
•Jan 18, 2024
The instructor is animated and great, but the grading process is flawed and sucks.
By Anindy S
•Jul 3, 2025
I liked the assignments, the peer grading system as it forced me to read my peers objectively, and the flow of the workshop, however I am not satisfied with the instructor, because he added nothing to what I already knew and the Rhythm part which I was relatively new to, remained as elusive as ever. Being an instructor / teacher myself I do the litmus test of 'learner before the workshop vs learner after the workshop' - I did not learn anything new. I feel bad to say this, but the only silver lining was the assignment/s For me, that too got blurry in Module 5 due to my lack of understanding. Sigh.
By Ava C
•Jan 7, 2024
This guy blew up my earphones because he randomly starts shouting?? Also the things he teaches are so elementary. Very boring, learnt nothing.
By David M C
•Apr 18, 2021
Decided I wasn't interested so tried to unenroll but can't.
By Ali M
•Dec 11, 2022
Waste of time. Bad curriculum. Unprofessional instructor.