Class Course The Artist The Artist

The First Line: An Introduction to Poetry

By Mookie Katigbak-Lacuesta
1 Session
April 21, 2026
5:00-7:00PM
2F Comuna bldg, 238 Pablo Ocampo Sr. Ext, Makati City, 1203, Metro Manila

This introductory class invites participants to explore poetry as both craft and expression, guided by poet and writer Mookie Katigbak-Lacuesta. Through close reading, discussion, and guided writing exercises, participants will be guided through how language, rhythm, imagery, and form come together.

Drawing from her experience as an accomplished poet and literary advocate, Mookie Katigbak-Lacuesta offers practical frameworks and accessible techniques that demystify poetry. Participants will engage with prompts, experiment with voice and form, and learn how to refine their work through revision.

This is a one-of-one class in partnership with Good Intentions Books that may be taken at PHP 1500.

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Mookie Katigbak-Lacuesta

Mookie Katigbak-Lacuesta (@mookielacuesta)is an award-winning Filipino poet, editor, and writer. Her work has received First Prize at the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature and Best Book of Poetry in English at the Philippine National Book Awards. She is the author of the novel Assembling Alice, published by Penguin Southeast Asia. She has also represented the Philippines in major literary festivals around the world.
Mookie Katigbak-Lacuesta

By the end of this session, you will...

Understand key elements of poetry such as imagery, rhythm, and voice

Write at least one original poem using guided prompts

Apply basic techniques for editing and refining a poem

Develop greater confidence in expressing ideas through poetic form

This course is ideal for:

  • Beginners who want to start writing poetry but don’t know where to begin
  • Writers looking to explore a new form of creative expression
  • Students and professionals interested in deepening their appreciation of poetry
  • Anyone seeking a guided, supportive space to write and reflect

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The First Line: An Introduction to Poetry

This introductory class invites participants to explore poetry as both craft and expression, guided by poet and writer Mookie Katigbak-Lacuesta. Through close reading, discussion, and guided writing exercises, participants will be guided through how language, rhythm, imagery, and form come together.

Drawing from her experience as an accomplished poet and literary advocate, Mookie Katigbak-Lacuesta offers practical frameworks and accessible techniques that demystify poetry. Participants will engage with prompts, experiment with voice and form, and learn how to refine their work through revision.

This is a one-of-one class in partnership with Good Intentions Books that may be taken at PHP 1500.

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