In this workshop, participants will go ‘beyond description’,
practicing active noticing and meaning-making.

Beyond Description: Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop
with Bennett Berardi / 4 weeks $120
Wednesday, 5:30 - 7pm
Sept 23, 30, Oct 7 & 14 - NOW IN SESSION
Oct 21, 28, Nov 4 & 11
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Contact Bennett to confirm Registration: bennettberardi@gmail.com

Join local poet Bennett Berardi as we explore visual art through poetry and poetry through visual art. As a small group we will participate in discussions and free-writes, focusing on art by resident and visiting artists of the center’s gallery.

For anyone looking to broaden their appreciation for art, start or deepen a writing practice, and explore the genera of Ekphrastic poetry. Everyone is welcome! No previous experience required. Limited to 8 spaces

General format will be:

Roundtable discussion of themes, style, and associations relating to a chosen artwork from the gallery.
Quiet period of free writing
Return to the group to share your writing (optional) and discuss what came up.