Winter Moon: Learning to Write Haiku from Basho *In-Person* *NEW*

"Learn about the pine, from the pine." This advice about writing haiku from Haiku Master Matsuo Basho (1644-1694) is accurate today. We will learn about Basho: his life, times, and influence as the originator of this poetry form. Basho reveals the haiku moment: the direct, immediate experience of the natural world in three short lines. After reading many of Basho's haiku, we will try writing haiku using easy and fun writing prompts. Soon, you will be seeing haiku moments everywhere. Participants will receive a small field notebook and the latest book by the instructor, The Length of One Breath: Haiku Now. All are invited to this fun, supportive course. Instructor: Jeanne Martin

Sections

PINE-WI25.01

Start Date

March 9, 2025

Time

2:00pm

Location

CCAE

Cost

$100.00

Availability

10

Sunday, 2-5pm. Mar. 9

This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please view our In-Person Class Guidelines prior to enrolling.

Instructors: Jeanne Martin

Instructor

Jeanne Martin

Jeannie Martin, Ed.D., is the author of nine books of haiku and is published in a variety of journals and anthologies. She has taught haiku at the Cambridge Center since 2008.