Welcome to Second Spring Creations
Do you have a passion for creativity? Do you find joy in discovering new activities and hobbies, trying out new recipes, working on art projects and crafting ideas? Are you someone who dances like a crazy person when you’re alone (or around other people - we don’t judge here!) Do you love creating one-of-a kind handmade gifts for your friends and family?
Well, so do I! This is why I started Second Spring Creations. It is a coming together of everything that I love - bringing people together, teaching, learning and sharing ideas with others, forming friendships and collaborating on creating fun, unique and beautiful things. Come along with me as I embark on this creative project I call Second Spring Creations!
Haiku Classes
What Are Haiku?
Haiku are short poems, originating in Japan hundreds of years ago. While many people know them as "the 5-7-5 poem," many haiku break that rule - there are a few which consist of only one word!
Haiku use two images in a unique, surprising way to capture a single moment in time - whether it be a moment in nature or a human experience.
They can be funny, sad, poignant or joyful, but they always aim to create a strong emotional reaction in the reader.
The power and beauty of the haiku is enhanced by the relationship between the two images, which creates a new understanding of each image as well as their shared relationship.
Why Take a Haiku Class?
Haiku are uniquely suited for our fast paced society. Because they are so short, they can be read and enjoyed quickly. If you have even five minutes you can read and digest several haiku. It's fun to discover the "hidden meanings" inside the haiku.
Whether you were bitten by the haiku bug in elementary school, want to write haiku but don't know where to start, or you are already writing haiku and want to share ideas and write with other like-minded people - you are in the right place!
Second Spring Creations workshops are a fun, relaxed way to read, discuss, and write haiku together. We’ll explore what makes a haiku work (or not), try out some writing, and support each other in a friendly, no-pressure space. If you’re curious about this beautiful form of Japanese poetry, come join us!
Honestly, I was not sure what to expect in a 2-hour work shop for Haiku. We covered a tremendous amount of material. Rachel was concise in her handouts, mindful of time management.
Gianna
This class made me understand both how complex and simple haikus are. I really liked the conversation and learning about haiku.
Beth
- loved, LOVED, loved this morning’s haiku session. [Rachel] made it accessible with the examples and breaking down the rules...the time just flew by. I would totally sign up again and again.
TJ