Workshops

EKPHRASTIC POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP
a two-part writing workshop led by writer, Therése Halscheid at Perkins Center for the Arts, Collingswood in collaboration with the exhibition, Through My Window.

Creating the Poem
Part 1: Saturday, September 25
10:00am to 1:00pm. (Bring bag lunch)

An Ekphrastic poem is one that is inspired by visual art. In Part 1 of this two-part writing workshop, participants will explore ways of writing off visual art ...ways that include both real and interpretive experiences. Successful poems that serve as models will be discussed. Then, inspired by Perkin's current exhibition, Through My Window, writers will roam the gallery, select a window to write off, place themselves before it and produce poems. A sharing of their first drafts concludes Part 1.

The Looking Glass: A Celebration of Words and Windows
Part 2: Saturday, November 13
6:30-8:30pm, Part of Collingswood 2nd Saturday

A reading of poetry as part of the 2nd Saturday, closing reception for the exhibition, Through My Window. Participants of the Ekphrastic Workshop, Part 1, will read their poems which interpret or segue off the works on display in the exhibition.

About Therése
Therése Halscheid's books of poetry include Uncommon Geography (Carpenter Gothic), and Without Home (Kells). Her poetry and prose have appeared in such magazines as Bellevue Literary Review, Connecticut Review, The Dos Passos Review, The Midwest Quarterly and Rhino. Aside from publication, she received fellowships from NJ State Council on the Arts and the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation to attend the Vermont Studio Center. A visiting writer in schools and workshop presenter, she teaches widely. For many years she has traveled widely as a house-sitter. This mobility, along with simple living, has helped to sustain her writing life. The moods and inspirations of differing landscapes imbue her writing with a connectedness to the natural world. For more information visit: ThereseHalscheid.com
 

Direct Painting Watercolor Workshop with Marie Natale

Experience the colorful beauty of Autumn using a direct painting watercolor technique, working part of the day "en plein air" at the Collingswood Farmers Market. Renowned artist, Marie Natale will guide you on a journey of exploring your inner artist, showing a fearless method of using the vibrancy of color, understanding the importance of color theory, and light and shadow. Marie is known for her friendly teaching style, making classes both fun and informative. Class begins promptly at 9:00am with exercises and demos in direct painting techniques, breaking for lunch at noon, and resuming work until a final critique at 2:15-3pm.

Marie's classes fill up quickly, so reserve your spot today!

Marie Natale is a South Jersey watercolor artist best know for her scenes from the Jersey Shore.  She is often found painting en plein air in Cape May.  She is known for her friendly teaching style, making classes fun and informative.