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SUMMARY:Stories of Our Working Lives: A Poetry Workshop for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Spend an afternoon writing poetry that draws on your own work experiences\, surrounded by AMPs monumental artistic tribute to workers. \nAbout the Workshop:\nWrite about the work that shaped your life—surrounded by an indoor mural that honors it. This half-day workshop invites older adults to explore their own stories of work\, purpose\, and identity through poetry. \nGuided by poets Steve Straight and Elizabeth Thomas\, you will reflect on personal experiences\, draw inspiration from AMP’s mural\, and craft original poems in a relaxed\, artistic setting. No prior writing experience is needed. \nWho It’s For:\nAdults ages 55+ who are interested in exploring creative writing\, whether you’re a longtime journaler or trying poetry for the first time\, you’ll find resonance with others in a group where every story matters. \nWhat to Expect:\nA guided creative poetry writing workshop designed for older adults\nInspiration drawn from AMP’s 120-foot indoor mural of American workers\nSupportive instruction from two respected poet-educators\nOpportunities to explore\, create\, share\, and connect\nTime to explore AMP’s inspiring mural gallery \nMeet the Instructors:\nSteve Straight is a poet and retired professor of English and director of the poetry program at Manchester Community College. His book Affirmation received the 2023 William Meredith Award for Poetry. \nElizabeth Thomas is a poet\, educator\, and founder of UpWords Poetry. A Master Teaching Artist for the Connecticut Office of the Arts and The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts\, she leads poetry workshops nationwide. \nAbout the Mural Gallery at AMP:\nAMP’s spacious mural gallery\, set in a renovated historic mill building\, combines industrial charm with a distinctive artistic atmosphere. Its centerpiece is the incredible indoor mural—120 feet long and five stories high—that celebrates American workers on a grand scale. \nWith the mural as the backdrop to the workshop—and three levels for viewing and reflecting—you’ll have a rare opportunity to write in a space that honors creativity\, work\, and the stories that shape us. \nYou will leave with new poems\, fresh inspiration\, and a deeper appreciation for your own work stories—and how those stories connect to others and to the mural. \nRegister today!
URL:https://ctarttrail.org/event/stories-of-our-working-lives-a-poetry-workshop-for-seniors/
LOCATION:American Mural Project\, 90 Whiting St\, Winsted\, 06098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Learning,Art Classes and Workshops,Public Programs
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