During camp, we write to get "the feeling" of the poem down on the page, not to fixate on the details. Edit later. Generating content now. At the opening ceremony, write the thing you haven't allowed yourself to write and burn it in the campfire. Then during camp, give yourself that same permission, but burn […]
About Summer Poetry CampDuring July 4th weekend the annual summary poetry retreat will occur at Quonset Hut Hemp Cooperative (39820 CR 19, Fort Collins, CO), with some associated events at Wolverine Farm Publick House (316 Willow St., Fort Collins, CO). Hosted by Beyond Academia Free Skool (BAFS) and as part of the 250th birthday of the country, […]
A BAFS Poetry Camp tradition since the very first year (2014), the ‘Drunken Haiku Competition’ is an exercise in contemplative intoxication and how that relates to creative output in artists. While this concept can be used as a fun party game, this workshop instead focuses on developing a personal understanding of how altered states of […]
Forget gentle mornings and quiet sunrises! Fort Collins Co-Poet Laureate Erica Reid will lead writers through three poetic exercises to start the day with a jolt: one with a corpse, one with a tomb, and one with a dawn arcana. The spirit of the workshop is uplifting and creative rather than focused on loss and […]
About Summer Poetry CampDuring July 4th weekend the annual summary poetry retreat will occur at Quonset Hut Hemp Cooperative (39820 CR 19, Fort Collins, CO), with some associated events at Wolverine Farm Publick House (316 Willow St., Fort Collins, CO). Hosted by Beyond Academia Free Skool (BAFS) and as part of the 250th birthday of the country, […]
Join the band Black Market Translation for a live poetry event with a punk rock musical background.
Our monthly prompt writing session is dedicated to the first step in the Journey of the Poem. This is a generative space designed to move writers past the blank page and into the raw act of creation. Through a series of curated prompts and communal writing exercises, we focus on capturing the fleeting images and […]
The GuloGulo Forms Writing Series is a free monthly meetup where our collective indulges in the deep study and collaborative practice of intentional poetic forms, devices, and constructs. From Blank Verse to Sonnets and Tankas, this inclusive gathering welcomes poets of all levels to explore new traditions and expand their craft together. The work results […]
This second step in the Journey of the Poem, 2nd Tuesday critiques focus on helping raw drafts become intentional works of art. In a supportive, peer-led environment, we gather to provide constructive feedback on language, rhythm, and imagery. To participate in the critique: Whether your work is a rough fragment or nearly finished, join us […]
Competitor sign-up begins at 5:30 p.m. This spoken-word performance competition is a high-energy opportunity for presenters to share what’s on their hearts and minds in a live, competitive format. The evening is fueled by a "rowdy but generous" audience that donates to the winner's prize pool jar, which can grow quite large in both money […]
