About
Sabrina Spenser Smith is a Winnipeg-based poet, essayist, editor, and photographer. Her debut book of poetry, A brief relief from hunger, was published by Gordon Hill Press in 2023.Sabrina's writing has also appeared in The Malahat Review, Prairie Fire, Contemporary Verse 2, The Capilano Review, Poetry Is Dead, Vallum, subTerrain, The Puritan, and SAD Mag.Sabrina teaches writing workshops, has edited poetry, non-fiction, and children’s books, and served as a reader for CBC’s 2025 Poetry Prize. She holds a BA in creative writing and journalism from Vancouver Island University and an MFA in creative writing from the University of British Columbia.
Classes and workshops
Exploring New Poetic FormsA generative workshop for poets who want new ways into a poem. Each week we’ll explore approachable forms—like the prose poem, blackout and found poetry, and epistolary poems—through short readings, discussion, and guided prompts. No experience needed.Wednesdays, Mar 4 – Mar 25, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (CST)
McNally Robinson Booksellers
4000-1120 Grant Ave, Winnipeg, MB
Finding Your Poetic VoiceA generative workshop focused on voice and how poems sound, move, and hold attention on the page. Through readings, discussion, and guided prompts, you’ll experiment with line, diction, and perspective to discover what feels most natural and alive in your writing. No experience needed.Wednesdays, May 13 – May 27, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (CST)
McNally Robinson Booksellers
4000-1120 Grant Ave, Winnipeg, MB
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