Introduction to Ekphrastic Poetry: Writing Inspired by Art (Online Workshop)

You will experiment with writing poems inspired by famous artworks, learn how to adopt different perspectives in poetry inspired by art (such as viewer, artist, character and memory), and explore how art can spark new insights and personal connections. By the end of the workshop, participants will have created poems that are inspired by artworks from prolific artists such as Pablo Picasso and Mark Rothko.

Through a combination of writing exercises and discussion, poets will learn new ways of looking deeply at objects and apply effective visual thinking techniques to articulate what they observe and feel. Participants will be able to share their creations in a supportive, small-group environment.

This workshop is designed for writers interested in gaining new inspiration to further their craft, experiment with poetic voice and the ekphrastic form, as well as engage in a lively discussion of artworks and ekphrastic poetry.

How to access the workshop
The workshop will be held live online via Zoom. You’ll receive the workshop access link to your email inbox a few days prior to the event.