Teaching Artist: Beverly Sce

Ekphrastic writing is the practice of creative writing from pieces of visual art. It expands our creativity and imagination while enhancing our love of putting words on the page. Each week we'll view a variety of pieces of art and engage in creative writing exercises with provided prompts as we explore nonfiction, fiction, poetry or words of your choice. Students are offered the opportunity to share their writing if desired with strength-based feedback provided.
No experience required, just a love of art and the written word. Once you try Ekphrasis, you'll be hooked.

Sample writing in response to the painting "Adieu !" Alfred Guillou,1892.
"For Love of Water"
Fred and James were panicky. It seemed they were losing control of everything. Their sailboat made eerie sounds as it bounced over the waves. The sail ripped apart and blew away into the unknown.

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Morning had dawned bright and sunny. Their sailboat had stood ready in port, no sign of an impending storm.
A dream of navigating the ocean was something the dad and his son longed to achieve. They were drawn to the water like a child to a handful of candy.
Years of planning and preparation were behind them. Exercise to strengthen their bodies and increase their stamina along with positive thinking were practices they followed daily. They worked to build muscular arms and legs while they fueled their bodies with hearty proteins, vegetables, fruit and breads.

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This 3-day workshop is for ages 18+.  This workshop will be repeated Tuesday, April 14, 21 and 28, 1 - 3 pm. Click on this link to register for that workshop -- https://aoyartcenter.wildapricot.org/event-6443613.

Here is a link for details regarding AOY Terms & Conditions. Online payment at time of registration is preferred. Please note, if you choose to use the "payment by check" option, that payment option expires two weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Checks must be received two weeks prior to the start date for completion of registration in order to be added to the class roster. Registrations will be cancelled if payments are not received prior to these deadlines.