Watertown Poetry Class With South Dakota Poet Laureate Bruce Roseland Set for October 24
- Steve Jurrens
- 14 hours ago
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Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Northern Prairie Arts is inviting the public to explore their creative voice later this fall with a hands‑on poetry class led by South Dakota Poet Laureate Bruce Roseland. The event, titled “Your Life in Lines: An Introduction to Free Verse Poetry,” will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lake Area Technical College Archway Glass Classroom.
Roseland, the eighth Poet Laureate of South Dakota, describes the session as a “funshop” rather than a traditional workshop. Participants will learn how to transform memories, experiences, people, places, and meaningful moments into poetry using the flexibility of free verse. “Find your creative voice & tell your stories,” Roseland says. “Let’s inspire each other!”
A Class for All Experience Levels
No prior writing experience is required, and the class is open to ages 12 and older. Attendees will receive a blank notebook to begin writing during the session. Organizers say the environment will be welcoming and encouraging, giving participants the chance to discover how everyday experiences can become powerful poetry through imagery, rhythm, sound, and emotion.
About Bruce Roseland
Roseland is a fourth‑generation rancher from Seneca, South Dakota, and a nationally recognized Prairie Poet. His work centers on modern rural life, describing people, work, and nature across the Northern Plains. He has published eight books of poetry, earned six national awards, served three times as President Emeritus of the South Dakota Poetry Society, and is a South Dakota Humanities Scholar.
Registration Details
· NPA Members: $25
· Non‑members: $30
· Registration deadline: October 22, 2026, or until the class is full
· Location: LATC Archway Glass Classroom, Watertown
· Ages: 12+
· Materials provided: Notebook and pencil
Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged. Directions to the classroom will be sent to registered participants.
Registration and additional information are available at NorthernPrairieArts.org. Media and event inquiries may be directed to Ann Taecker at 605‑882‑1780 or ArtsNight@outlook.com.
About Northern Prairie Arts
Northern Prairie Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts council dedicated to expanding cultural and arts education opportunities across Northeast South Dakota. The organization is volunteer‑run and supported primarily through memberships and sponsorships. Its mission is “Making the Arts a Regularly Scheduled Part of Northeast South Dakota’s Cultural Scene.”
NPA also hosts Arts Night @ the Pub every second Thursday at the Watertown Airport Pub and offers a wide range of CREATE! classes for community members interested in exploring creativity.
