The second workshop in the ‘art of poetry’ series.
Workshops are à la carte: attend one or many!
Celebrate the “fickle and freckled”—the radiant imperfections that make us human—in this immersive, reflective poetry and therapeutic arts workshop. Immersing ourselves in the vivid poetry of Dorianne Laux, we’ll explore creative expression and the mottled beauty in ourselves and the world around us.
Participants will engage in creative reading and discussion, followed by a hands-on art project inspired by kintsugi, the Japanese tradition of repairing broken objects with gold to honour imperfection and resilience. Each participant will receive a printed copy of the poem by post, which they will tear up and decoratively reassemble. No prior experience in literature or art is required.
Pulitzer Prize finalist Dorianne Laux (b. 1952) is an American poet whose vibrant free verse explores memory, labour, love, and resilience, bearing witness to the beauty in the mundane. A Pulitzer Prize finalist, she is widely praised for collections such as Facts About the Moon and Only as the Day Is Long.
Sun. Sept. 13, 1-3 ET
Fee: CA$110, includes select supplies, shipping, and taxes
(Approx. USD$80, final exchange rate determined at point of sale)
Your hosts:
Janet Minichiello is a graduate of Brown University (BA, Visual Arts and Italian Studies) and The George Washington University (MA, Art Therapy). She is a Washington, DC-based art therapist and former bookseller who spends her free time ensconced in various literary clubs and workshops.
Julie Sutherland is an award-winning educator and entrepreneur with an MA and PhD in English Literature and Modern European Languages (Durham University). A specialist in Transformative Humanities, Dr. Sutherland harnesses her expertise to advance individual and community wellness.
The Art of Poetry Series
Poetry meets visual art in this creative series led by experts in the humanities and arts. In each session, participants explore a poem through creative reading, insightful discussion, and personal writing before giving it new life through a hands-on art project. No experience needed: just curiosity and a playful spirit!