Workshops and Offerings
Current Workshops
At the Attic Institute of Arts and Letters
The Camera Work of Poetry
The zoom, the jump cut, the montage, the pan: in this generative poetry workshop we will learn to borrow cinematic approaches and apply them to our own writing. This workshop will delve into the impact of line and stanza breaks on our images and sounds to shape attention and feeling. Together we will engage in weekly writing experiments, delve into published poems, and share our own. We might even explore when and how to turn the camera on ourselves. All are welcome in this generative workshop.
Time: Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30pm, Jan 7 - Feb 11, 6 weeks
Location: Virtual, on Zoom
Poetry of the Everyday
Poetry is as much a practice in observation as it is in writing. In this generative workshop we will cull our daily environments for sensory details and inspiration—letting the mundane move us. We will engage in readings, writing prompts, and activities that encourage us to see the humor and beauty of the everyday. No prior experience with poetry is needed, just a curiosity in capturing moments.
Time: Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30pm, Feb 25 - Apr 1, 6 weeks
Location: Portland, OR
“Throughout her Movement in Poetry class at The Attic, Lila welcomed the full spectrum of our experiences and gave me the courage to discover my voice. Guided by her compassionate wisdom, I learned to pause, notice the world anew, and savor the subtle beauty in everyday moments. Lila inspires her students to experience poetry as a living expression of grace.”
— Jennifer Lee, Attic participant
Individual Writing Consultations
Every writer is in a unique place, which is why I offer personalized consultations to provide tailored insights. Whether you are preparing a poetry portfolio for an MFA application, polishing work for publications, or honing your voice for a personal project, I am excited to support.
Additional Experience
Education
MFA Creative Writing, Oregon State University, 2024
BA English, Creative Writing Track, University of Iowa, 2015
Towards BA, Literature / Publication Action, Bennington College, 2013
Selected Work Experience
Instructor, School of Writing, Literature and Film, Oregon State University, 2022-Present
Adjunct Fellow, The Attic Institute of Arts and Letters, 2025-Present
Poetry Reader for CALYX Press, 2025-Present; 45th Parallel , 2023 Earthwords, 2013-2015; Plain China 2011-2012
Creative Writing Instructor, Ireland Creative Writing Program and Pre-College Program at Colby College, Putney Student Travel, 2023; 2024
Manager and Coordinator, 826 Valencia, 2017-2022
Professional Development
Community Co-Educator Fellowship, University of San Francisco, 2021
Facilitating Racially Just Spaces Course, University of San Francisco, 2021
Managing to Change the World Course, Management Center, 2019
Train the Trainer Workshop, Nonprofit Learning Lab, 2019