Upcoming Workshop
On the Verge of Hope
A workshop on writing towards hope with inspiration from Ada Limón.
October 2024 at St. Luke's
“Look, we are not unspectacular things," says poet Ada Limón. "We’ve come this far, survived this much. What would happen if we decided to survive more? To love harder?” This workshop will ask that question, with the goal of making the process of answering it accessible to anyone at any level of comfort with poetry.
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In a single session, you can expect to:
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Get an introduction to Ada Limón, U.S. Poet Laureate
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Read and discuss the poem "The Conditional"
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View and discuss artwork in the "On the Verge of Hope" exhibition
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Craft a single poem modeled after "The Conditional"
Past Workshop
Reimagining Poetry with Off the Page
A workshop on ekphrastic poetry, a form of poetry inspired by works of art.
Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Lot'sa
This workshop consisted of a three hour session including background on ekphrasis, discussion, generative writing, group feedback, and submitting to literary arts magazines.
What was included:
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an overview of ekphrastic poetry
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two examples of contemporary ekphrastic poems
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guidance through the process of drafting two poems and the submission process
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peer and workshop leader feedback
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a catalog of publication opportunities for future use
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Issue 1 Special Edition of Off The Page