Modern Renga is a poetry workshop for anyone, not just poets or writers. Taking inspiration from renga, we will bring this historical practice into conversation with our lives today. We’ll learn about the shared origins of renga and haiku, build connections with each other, and play with our words — renga was, after all, a game.

In this workshop, we’ll explore the theme of seasons, a common feature of renga since the 10th century. There’s no need to prepare anything in advance, but start observing how you think and feel about the seasons: what they represent, what senses they stimulate, what they mean to you. 

Tea will be provided.

About Your Facilitator

Kyle Yoshioka thinks and writes a lot about belonging. He is the founder and editorial director of Provecho, a publication about the intersection of food and identity, and co-hosts the BIPOC Reading Series at Literary Arts. His projects have been supported by the Independent Publishing Resource Center, the McCormack Writing Center Workshop (formerly the Tin House Workshop), Regional Arts and Culture Council, and the Andy Warhol Foundation's Precipice Fund.