Join poet Jorah LaFleur at the Oblivion Gallery for a 90-minute ekphrastic poetry workshop. Ekphrastic poetry, derived from the Greek word for “description,” uses vivid, detailed language to narrate, reflect upon, or interpret a work of visual art. No prior writing experience is needed. In the spirit of Wonder-Tender, a group exhibition celebrating painting, sculpture, and photography, participants will select a work to inspire their own poetic response. LaFleur, a spoken-word poet and teaching artist known for fostering connection, will guide an exploration of what it feels like to have a conversation with a visual work, through linguistic creativity. Open to all, the workshop invites participants to step tenderly into wonder and discover what emerges when we listen closely to art, and to ourselves. 
 

This workshop is offered at a sliding scale ($15-$30). Scroll down to register.