Wednesday Write Togethers in July
Art-Inspired Writing for Wellbeing – free to attend throughout July and August
Wisdom Tree I – Zhou Song, Maddox Gallery
From ekphrasis to surrealism to abstract watercolour – four writing sessions that use visual art as a doorway into your own writing and experience.
No art or writing experience necessary. Just curiosity and a pen (with an opportunity for a little abstract painting for those who fancy it).
During my recent trip to Brighton, we were impressed with the varied exhibits at Brighton Museum. These examples were chosen as prompts to inspire the attendees who attended.
8th July – Home and Away (already happened)
Inspired by Caleb Parkin’s ekphrastic writing prompt, we took inspiration from art around us – and made something new from it.
Missed it? The prompts are in the subscribers’ chat – have a go in your own time and share how you’ve got on.
15th July – The Pictures that Shape Us
Getting curious about the part art has played in our own story – favourite images from childhood, memories of making, and the art that's stayed with us without us quite knowing why.
22nd July – Surrealist Poetry Play
Inspired by Salvador Dalí and playful prompts from Carol Ann Duffy and Kate Clanchy, we’ll tap into our subconscious to create fresh associations and surprising imagery – bringing both your rational adult self and your five-year-old’s instincts to the page.
Please have four sheets of A4 ready to tear up and write on.
29th July – Painting a Poem
Exploring metaphor and a little guided abstract painting (no experience necessary), we’ll write a poem about someone we know well.
If you’d like to have watercolours or paints handy, now’s the time to dig them out – though paper and pen work too.
Join on Zoom
Free throughout July and August. No writing experience necessary. Come as you are.
From September, Wednesday Write-Togethers become part of a paid community offering.
Can’t make it live?
Prompts go into the subscribers’ chat after each session – so you can write in your own time, share if you want to, and see what others are making.
Beautiful, what a wonderful idea!