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Poetry Workshop Reviews & Testimonials

  • A middle-aged man with a bald head and light stubble, smiling slightly, wearing a striped collared shirt against a plain light background.

    “I’ve never taken a [poetry] workshop before, I’m in my 50s, and I came back as soon as I found out there was another one. It was fantastic and Nathan was amazing. Can’t wait for more!”

    - Robert Roman, Producer at Sony Entertainment

  • Close-up photo of a smiling woman with long, wavy brown hair, wearing earrings and a necklace, against a dark background.

    “Nathan is a sublime poetry instructor, and we’ve had a terrific time reading and writing and getting to know each other. It’s just been a lovely experience. I’m so glad I found this group! Nathan’s workshops are a thoroughly fulfilling experience. I just thought it was marvelous.”

    - Julie Daniels, Voice/Speech Instructor at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts

  • A smiling elderly woman with gray hair and a cheerful expression.

    “Nathan believes so deeply in poetry and in the power of the spoken word and in community…With these workshops that he’s given, Nathan nourishes that and makes community possible.”

    - Dr. Ann Buxie, PhD in Mythological Studies with an emphasis in Depth Psychology, focusing on Hinduism and Buddhism.

  • Smiling elderly woman with curly gray hair wearing earrings and a white embroidered blouse.

    “The choices of the poems have moved me, and sometimes I find one phrase that brings up a poem for me, so that’s been my favorite part. Nathan has shared an inner obligation to express drive musically. A song to sing, a rhythm to thrum, we listen applaud all that stirs us to breathe poetry into the bright community air. Thank you, Nathan!”

    - Charlotte Ward, Author, MBTI, Neuro-Linguistic Programing, Photo Reading, and Success Unlimited Network expert.

  • Man with brown hair, beard, and smiling expression holding a small orange sculpture in front of an abstract, colorful painting.

    “Not only is Nathan a really good poet, tonight’s event was spectacular. We pulled the largest audience we’ve had so far, which is fun to see, and tonight exploring the transformative dark-side was really a fun and interesting experience. The different exercises were fun and engaging and had a great audience response. A good number of people shared their experience, and the whole thing went extremely well, and I was very glad to be part of it.”

    -Gerald Zwers
    Artist, Writer, and Board Member at Studio Channel Islands

  • Woman holding a decorative picture frame in a craft or art studio, with various art supplies and decorations on the walls and table.

    “I really enjoyed tonight’s [poetry workshop] about writing poetry for transformation. I enjoyed what Nathan said about pausing when you read your work, as that’s an area I really want to grow in. [My favorite part is] just connecting with others in a stress-free environment and learning and creating together.”

    - Jennifer Jones, Marriage & Family Therapist, Artist, Writer, and Board Member at Studio Channel Islands

  • A woman wearing a large brown hat and a blue patterned dress, smiling and standing next to a sunflower plant with large yellow blooms, in a sunny outdoor garden with a railing, plants, and trees in the background.

    “I love when we do the timed writings. Nathan has incredible prompts, he really puts a lot of effort into his worksheet that he gives us, and brings in wonderful poems. It’s just very rich and inspiring, and makes poetry just sing…I’ve met all kinds of wonderful poets here and I just hope [Nathan] continues doing all his great work in the world.”

    - Tracy Katz, Poet & Creative Writing Instructor

  • A woman with long gray hair, light brown skin, smiling, wearing a purple top, and standing indoors with a blurred background of shelves and picture frames.

    “It’s hard for me to be motivated to write but because of the workshops I write regularly. And the sweetness about the workshop is that there’s an intimacy in these classes that I share with everybody who shares their writing that I don’t share with anybody else. When you share your writing, you’re sharing a sacred part of yourself. And because of you guys, I get to do this. I’m honored to be apart of this poet society that Rachael and Nathan have created for our community. They really have blessed us with creativity and sweetness and community.”

    - Debbie Pommer-Siegel, Poet and Yoga Instructor