“going to joelle’s poetry workshop has been such a gift in my life.”
“i often get caught in the web of my spiraling mind and the weekly workshop provides a place for me to get grounded and tap into my inner artist. when i am there i feel the ability to be vulnerable while joelle provides us the tools to put those vulnerable feelings into writing in a creative way. their assignments are not only helpful for my journey as an artist but also for my mental wellness.”
“joelle’s writing/poetry workshop has been such a godsend. i seriously cannot stress it enough how much this has improved my life and my creative ventures.”
“i’ve grown so much in a few short weeks and i’m more inspired than ever to write and explore my creative fields. also, it’s the highlight of my week!! if you’re not with it, you’re missing out on the insights of a wonderful teacher and friend.”
“joelle has organized one of the most enlightening, cohesive, and multidisciplinary practices covering poetry that i have ever personally experienced.”
“…a very well spoken and passionate professor who takes the time to connect with each of us as students on both a group and individual level. by expanding the practice to dive into not only the building blocks of reading and writing poetics but also to establish healthy creative practices and artistic mindsets, i’ve been able grow immensely.”
“this workshop has been the most helpful addition to my weekly routine.”
“workshop is a grounding and connecting experience each week. joelle’s teaching style is both relaxed and engaging. the workshop is a place to build community (forcing me to have some beautiful human connection, learn more about poetry and literature and art, and to hone in on my creative skills and energy.”
“i wish i could take this course every day.”