Richmond Teen Poetry Workshop: 4-Week Autumn Series

Workshop Summary

Teen Poetry Workshop: MODEL 4-Week Series with Shane Moran

This four-week workshop is designed to introduce teens to the craft of poetry in a supportive and inspiring environment. Each week, we’ll meet in person as a class to read poems, explore creative prompts, and discuss the many ways poetry can capture our lives and imaginations. In addition to class sessions, every student will receive a weekly one-on-one Zoom meeting with Shane for personalized feedback on their writing.

Students will leave the workshop with:

• A small portfolio of original poems
• Personalized guidance on their strengths and growth areas
• New creative writing tools for using poetry as a form of expression, reflection, and creativity

Schedule: Weekly in-person class session (1 hour each) + weekly individual Zoom check-in (30 minutes per student).

Cost: $160 total (covers all 4 weeks = class sessions, and one-on-one meetings).

*No extra fees*

This special rate is discounted because it is the first private workshop Shane has offered. Any student who chooses to continue with consecutive future workshops will be “grandfathered” into this $160 rate, even if the standard price increases.

About the Instructor

Shane Moran is a poet and writer currently pursuing his MFA in Creative Writing at NYU’s Low-Residency Paris program as a NYU GSAS Dean's Master's Scholar. His work has been recognized nationally—he was shortlisted for the 2025 Vallum Chapbook Award and is a recipient of an Academy of American Poets Prize. Shane studied English and Government at William & Mary.

In addition to his own creative practice, Shane has taught poetry in therapeutic and community contexts. Most recently, he led a poetry workshop Narrative Repair, Love and Ross Gay for UVA’s Faculty and Employee Assistance Program (FEAP), where he helped participants explore poetry as a tool for self-expression, resilience, and well-being.

He brings this same commitment to craft, care, and creativity to his teaching with teens—creating an environment where every student feels supported, challenged, and inspired to find their voice.

Host or Publisher Shane Moran