Come steep in the world of the erotic! In the first two classes of this three-part series, we will read and write poetry that centers on pleasure. Among other writers, we will encounter works from Sharon Olds, Natalie Diaz, and Audre Lorde. In our third and final class, we will workshop our own poems of bliss inspired by the genre. Writers of all levels are welcome!
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Details: Poetics of Pleasure with Jenna Martínez takes place Saturday, May 17, May 24, and May 31 from 1-3pm in person at the Literary Cleveland office (13002 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland OH 44120).
Prerequisite: None
Genre: Poetry
Level: All levels
Format: Workshop
Location: This class takes place in person at the Literary Cleveland office (13002 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland OH 44120).
Size: Limited to 12 participants.
Cancellations & Refunds: Cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the first class meeting to receive a full refund. Email info@litcleveland.org.
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Jenna Martínez is a Mexican-American writer and printmaker. She is a finalist for the 2025 Jack McCarthy Book Prize, a 2023–2024 Literary Cleveland Breakthrough Writing Resident, and a recipient of the 2023 Unidos Por El Arte Grant. Her work has been supported by the Macondo Writers Workshop and Community of Writers Workshop. Jenna writes about borders, desire, friendship, and the expansiveness of queerness.
Literary Cleveland
13002 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland OH 44120
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