Short courses
Three-week subject-specific courses exploring different approaches to writing poetry. Most cost £30.
Explore short courses →Learning with Poetry Kit
Online poetry courses
Whether you are writing your first poems or looking to develop your work further, Poetry Kit offers email-based courses, personal feedback, mentoring and critique.
Study wherever you are, using email, and work at your own pace with the support of a personal tutor.
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Introduction to Poetry
A starting point for anyone who wants to explore writing poetry. Three weeks · £20.
Course details →Poetry Foundation
Develop confidence and the foundations of writing poetry. Approximately ten weeks · £65.
Course details →Poetry Course Part 1
Develop your poetry writing skills with guided exercises and feedback. Approximately fourteen weeks · £80.
Course details →Poetry Course Part 2
Advanced writing skills for poets looking to develop further. Approximately sixteen weeks · £95.
Course details →One-to-one Mentoring
Individual support, detailed feedback and writing exercises. Approximately twenty weeks · £110.
Mentoring details →Masterclass
A longer programme focused on development as a poet. Approximately six months · £220.
Masterclass details →Poetry Critique
A personal critique service. Up to ten poems (450 lines maximum) · £60.
Critique details →The Poetry of Bob Dylan
Explore the lyrics and poetry of Bob Dylan. Approximately eight weeks · £80.
Course details →Bursaries and enquiries
A bursary may be available for those with limited means. Please ask ann@poetrykit.org.
Course details reflect the September 2026 Poetry Kit brochure. Please consult individual course pages for enrolment information.
What students say
“Jim Bennett knows his poetry, that is clear. He has a relaxed, easy manner and provides feedback that is productive, encouraging and confidence building.”
— From a student's account in the NZ Poetry Society newsletter
“I have learnt a lot from this course, ... I feel that I am better able to structure my poetry, and give it more focus.”
— Part 1 course student