Poetry Kit online poetry courses
Structured email-based poetry courses with exercises and individual tutor feedback, accessible from wherever participants live.
Finding a poetry workshop
Poetry Kit welcomes poets at every stage of their development. This independent directory includes Poetry Kit's own courses alongside workshops and learning opportunities from other providers. Availability varies: programmes may include online teaching, in-person groups, residential courses or occasional masterclasses. Follow each link for current dates, fees and accessibility arrangements.
Listings are provided for information, not as endorsements. Programmes change frequently; please check directly with each organiser before booking. Last reviewed: October 2026.
Poetry Kit courses and mentoring
Poetry Kit mentoring and critique
Individual guidance and detailed responses to poems and developing collections. See the courses pages for current availability.
United Kingdom and Ireland
Poetry School
Online, video and in-person poetry courses, workshops, seminars and tutorials for different levels of experience.
Arvon
Online poetry masterclasses and longer programmes, plus residential writing courses and retreats.
The Poetry Society
Regular expert-led workshops, alternating online and in-person sessions, with some recordings available.
Scottish Poetry Library
Poetry events and learning opportunities in Scotland; check its programme for workshops and groups.
Literature Wales
Writer development and literature programmes in Wales, including courses and professional support.
Poetry Ireland
Poetry events, education and development across Ireland; see the current calendar for opportunities.
Poetry Wales
Occasional online seminars and events for poets; some opportunities are subscriber-only.
National Centre for Writing
Creative writing courses, events and professional development, including opportunities relevant to poets.
International and online opportunities
Red Room Poetry — Australia
Poetry Month workshops and online masterclasses alongside educational and community poetry projects.
Academy of American Poets — USA
Poetry resources and events; a useful starting point for further learning opportunities in the United States.
League of Canadian Poets — Canada
Poet development, events and resources; consult its listings for current workshops.
Poetry International — Netherlands / worldwide
International poetry events and translated poetry, with opportunities to encounter a wide range of contemporary voices.
Finding a local group
For ongoing feedback and workshop groups, consult the Poetry Society and its Stanza network, local libraries, regional writing agencies and poetry centres. A writing group may offer a more regular and affordable alternative to a taught course.
Organisers who would like Poetry Kit to consider an additional listing can contact info@poetrykit.org. Please include the workshop website, location, format and contact details.