Creating Poetry

Course Description:

Over this ten-week course you will explore the world of poetry both reading poems from published poets and also creating your own poetry. 

In class we will look at the poetry of published poets and through that find inspiration for our own writing. We will look at some technical aspects of poetry such as metaphors, similes, alliteration, line breaks, and imagery to improve our own writing.  During class we will experiment with different styles of poetry such as Haiku, prose poetry, ekphrastic poetry (engaging with a work of art), acrostic poetry (hidden messages) and free verse. You will also be encouraged to share your work with your fellow poets in class in our ‘Poet’s Corner’ and explore avenues to getting your poems published. 

This course is also about having fun with language and finding your own voice. So, bring your paper and pens or laptop and start creating your own poetry.

Course Day & Time: Tuesday evening 7:30 – 9.30pm

Start Date: 22/09/2026 

Cost: €110

Course Format: In class with tutor

Duration: 10 weeks – Maximum of 12 students in class

Enrolment:  will open online through our website www.malahidecsadulted.ie on Monday the 24th of August at 11am

Tutor: Angela Kirwan

Angela graduated with a BA (hons) Degree in Art and Humanities from Carlow College, St. Patrick’s. She has been writing poetry for a number of years and has had poems published in various literary publications. She won 1st prize in Carlow College, St. Patrick’s literary awards in 2022. She has also graduated with a Level 8 Certificate in Creative Writing (Poetry) from Southeast Technological University (SETU)