Explore poetry and memoir as powerful tools for self-expression and identity exploration in this class led by Nancy Viera.
Through reading, discussion, and writing exercises, engage with themes of love, loss, memory, and personal identity. Using selected works, including "Silhouette" and "The Grief and The Happiness," examine the emotional and complex layers of the human experience.
Then, reflect on your own identities and use writing prompts to write from personal experiences and deepen your understanding of yourself and others. Writing prompts will encourage creative expression through poetic language and memoir-style storytelling.
Appropriate for ages 14 and older. This program will be presented in English and Spanish. Space is limited; registration required.
Explora la poesía y las memorias como instrumentos poderosos de expresión propia y de exploración de la identidad, en esta clase guiada por Nancy Viera.
A través de la lectura, discusión y ejercicios de escritura, conéctate con los temas de amor, pérdida, recuerdos e identidad personal. Usando obras selectas, incluidas "Silueta" (Silhouette) y "La pena y la felicidad" (The Grief and The Happiness), examinarás las capas emocionales y complejas de la experiencia humana.
A continuación, reflexionarás sobre tus propias identidades y usarás temas de escritura para expresarte desde tu experiencia y ahondar sobre tu entendimiento y el de otros. Los temas de escritura impulsarán la expresión creativa a través de un lenguaje poético y una narración con estilo de memoria.
Apropiado para edades de 14 años y mayores. Este programa se presentará en inglés y español. El espacio es limitado; se requiere inscripción.
EVENT TYPE: | Writing | Arts & Culture |
TAGS: | Writing Workshop | Writing | Teens | Poetry | National Poetry Month | Adults |
Mon, Apr 21 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Tue, Apr 22 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Wed, Apr 23 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Thu, Apr 24 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Fri, Apr 25 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sat, Apr 26 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Apr 27 | Closed |
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