# Event Details - **Event Name**: Seventeen Syllables in English: An American Haiku Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Poet Quinn Carver Johnson will lead writers through a workshop of this traditional, pensive form.About this EventTulsa LitFest and Quinn Carver Johnson Present: Seventeen Syllables in English: An American Haiku WorkshopOriginating as a traditional artform in Japan, the haiku has also become a staple of American poetry, especially in the Beat Generation and the Black Arts Movement.Deceptively complex in its simplicity, haiku are often presented as an accessible, introductory form for young and beginner poets. Beneath the surface, however, these short three-line poems contain shades of nuance and hidden meanings.This session will cover how the traditional Japanese poetry form was translated and adapted into the American literary tradition, highlighting examples from Jack Kerouac, Richard Wright, Etheridge Knight, Leonard Cohen, Marlene Mountain, and more. Participants with have the chance to draft their own haiku.*If you'd like to participate in the Haiku Battle on Saturday night at Good Cause Brewing, this workshop can help you hone your haiku skills before the competition! Hosted by Quinn Carver Johnson https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/2669bc40-151b-11f1-8ae5-771ed3dbcff0-rimg-w493-h740-dc191615-gmir.jpg Quinn Carver Johnson (they/them) is graduate of Hendrix College with a degree in English: Creative Writing and Performance Studies. Their work has appeared in Rappahannock Review, Right Hand Pointing, Flint Hills Review, Cimarron Review, Red Earth Review, and elsewhere. Their forthcoming debut poetry collection, The Perfect Bastard, explores the intersections of class, gender, and sexuality in the worlds of professional wrestling and the midwest. Johnson currently lives and works in Tulsa, Oklahoma where they host the People's Poetry reading series at the Woody Guthrie Center.Tulsa LitFest is brought to you by The Center for Poets and Writers, Tri City Collective, and Magic City Books. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/26acb8b0-151b-11f1-a42f-6bbe36c86375-rimg-w449-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tulsa/seventeen-syllables-in-english-an-american-haiku-workshop/100001983903952126 - **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Workshops, Contests, Nonprofit, Sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Tulsa - **state**: OK - **country**: United States - **location**: Center for Public Secrets - **lat**: 36.1527423 - **long**: -95.9755961 - **full address**: Center for Public Secrets, 573 South Peoria Ave, Tulsa, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Seventeen Syllables in English: An American Haiku Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/0c8367f0e3ba8a74b5119992f7f480d18881a5431e9050ffd134842513bf0b2e-rimg-w790-h476-dc638bf0-gmir.jpg?v=1772334187 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Seventeen Syllables in English: An American Haiku Workshop being held? - **A:** Seventeen Syllables in English: An American Haiku Workshop takes place on Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Center for Public Secrets, 573 South Peoria Ave, Tulsa, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Seventeen Syllables in English: An American Haiku Workshop? - **A:** Seventeen Syllables in English: An American Haiku Workshop is organized by Tulsa LitFest. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Seventeen Syllables in English: An American Haiku Workshop is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tulsa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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