Poetry of the Elements

This is a generative writing workshop, which means our primary focus is the act of creation itself. During each session, we will be creating several new poems together in real-time, and while sharing what you’ve written is encouraged, it is never required.

We’d like to offer a gentle reminder that because this is a space for fresh, raw expression, it is important to be kind and supportive toward your fellow poets.

This is not a critique workshop; our goal is to generate poetry together in a safe environment. Please join us with this spirit in mind, ready to nurture both your own voice and the voices of those writing alongside you.

Yes. We will send a friendly reminder 1–3 days before each session to help you prepare for our time together. If for any reason you are unable to attend a session, please let us know at info@thepoetryvessel.com as soon as possible so we can support you in catching up.

To join each session, please visit the link in our event reminders, or in the weekly reminder that will be sent to your e-mail prior to each workshop.

Please keep a close eye on your inbox to ensure you’re ready when we begin.

To make sure our messages reach you, we recommend adding info@thepoetryvessel.com to your safe senders list.

Absolutely. We think of these weekly documents as your creative companions.

You are invited to print these pages in advance—scribble in the margins, and mark them up as you wish.

While becoming familiar with the readings beforehand is optional, these works serve as the foundation for our sessions. For your convenience, we will also display the key poems on-screen during our live time together.

To protect member privacy, full workshop recordings have not been embedded within this portal. For access to previous workshop recordings, please e-mail us at info@thepoetryvessel.com and we’re happy to share them with you.

Each session opens with a guided meditation, followed by a unique stream-of-consciousness exercise to clear the creative path.

Through a sequence of evocative prompts, you’ll be guided to translate your inner world into poetry that surprises and transforms you. Sharing is encouraged but never obligated.

• Return to the Vessel: You have ongoing access to this portal. We encourage you to revisit our materials whenever you need to re-ground yourself in the work.

• One-on-One Mentorship: If you feel called to go deeper into your personal craft, Nathan offers private sessions to help you refine your voice and navigate your unique poetic path.

• Stay Connected: We are constantly dreaming up new themes and containers for exploration. Keep an eye on your inbox for announcements of upcoming workshops throughout the year.

Please note that during active workshops certain sections of this portal may be closed, and the portal may evolve over time. If there is anything you need support with, simply reach out to us via e-mail.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us anytime at info@thepoetryvessel.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.