The Poetry of Noticing is a gentle, accessible poetry workshop that teaches participants how to transform attention into language. Designed for writers and non-writers alike, this class invites participants to slow down and rediscover creativity through observation of the natural world.
Through guided video footage and curated nature soundscapes of birds, water, wind, and seasonal environments, participants will practice mindful noticing even from inside their homes. The workshop demonstrates that meaningful connection to nature does not require wilderness or prior knowledge of poetry. It begins with paying attention.
Participants will learn how poets gather sensory details, record field notes, and shape those observations into a first draft poem. Short writing prompts and reflective exercises will help students translate sight, sound, memory, and emotion into language. The focus is not on critique or perfection, but on presence, curiosity, and wonder.
By the end of the session, participants will:
Understand the concept of “noticing” as a creative practice
Learn simple techniques for collecting sensory details
Write at least one original poem draft
Develop tools they can continue using independently
The workshop is suitable for beginners, experienced writers, educators, nature lovers, and anyone feeling creatively stuck or overwhelmed. It is particularly supportive for participants who may find traditional workshop environments intimidating.
The Poetry of Noticing emphasizes that attention itself can be restorative, and that writing can become a way of reconnecting with both the natural world and one’s inner life.