Workshops

I love creating spaces where poets—whether new to the craft or deeply experienced—can surprise themselves. My workshops are designed to spark creativity, build community, and invite curiosity. I guide writers through imaginative prompts and in-class exercises that open up new possibilities in both style and content. Whether online or in person, each session is interactive, generative, and grounded in a spirit of encouragement and exploration.

I offer a range of themed workshops, and I’m always open to designing something new in response to a particular interest, audience, or poetic challenge.

What Participants Are Saying

“Tamara is an accomplished instructor who pours her heart into creating experiential, inquiry-driven workshops that are both highly engaging and rich with creativity. Her clear, step-by-step approach makes it easy to develop strong poetry drafts with confidence. I have taken three of her workshops, and each one has left me with lasting insights that have elevated my writing to new levels.”

— Sharon D., Workshop Participant (multiple workshops)

“I want to thank you for making learning fun as well as informative. I took this class to gain ideas to help my fiction—and it certainly has! Especially questions to ask my characters. And your resource packets are always a treasure.”
— Theresa P., Persona Poem Workshop Participant

“Both workshops have challenged and inspired my poetry writing. Tamara presents endless possibilities for creative exploration through prompts, examples, exercises, sharing. Stress free, fun, and interactive sessions with creative outcomes!”

— Diane C., The Art of the Postcard Poem and The Persona Poem Participant

“I had the pleasure of joining fellow writers in two of Tamara’s writing workshops (Postcard Poems and Persona Poems). Both workshops inspired participants with diverse mentor texts, and the scaffolded reflections and engaging writing activities resulted in promising finished poems, which I am incorporating in my own historical fiction writing. If you are searching for a supportive writing experience (and fun fellowship), I recommend Tamara’s workshops.“

— Joan L., Postcard Poem & Persona Poem Workshop participant

Explore some current offerings below:

• Marigolds & Memories: Writing Poems for the Day of the Dead
• Making Space for the Muse
• Wish You Were Here: The Art of the Postcard Poem
• The Persona Poem
• Sonic Devices in Poetry,
• Poetic Focus: Image, Tone, and Pacing in Writing Poetry,

Interested in bringing one of these workshops to your group—or creating something new together? Reach out via my contact page and let’s start the conversation.