Workshops
Age Restricted 18+

Ekphrastic Writing Workshop

Sat 26 Oct - Sat 23 Nov
Ekphrastic Writing Workshop

Ekphrastic Writing Workshop

What is Ekphrasis?

Ekphrastic poetry has come to be defined as poems written about works of art; however, in ancient Greece, the term ekphrasis was applied to the skill of describing a thing with vivid detail. 

We’re going to expand the concept further to encompass any writing inspired by an artwork. Consider it fan fiction for your fave artist. 

Dates
Sat 26 Oct - Sat 23 Nov
Where
The Studio - HOTA Gallery
Ages
Age Restricted 18+
Duration
1 hr 30 mins
Tickets
All tickets $20
Times
Sat 26 October - 2:00pm
Sat 23 November - 2:00pm

#Facilitator Bio 

Christine Betts

Christine Betts writes novels about women, love, and art, award-winning short stories about sisters and Bali, and blogs about creativity and the inner life. A firm believer that creatives will save humanity, Christine writes daily and passionately encourages everyone around her to join in.

Christine trained in education and the arts and has worked as a giftware designer, artist, restorer, brand manager and art seller. She is an active member of the Gold Coast Writers’ Association and facilitates their popular critique group and is a regular ‘In Conversation’ host for Richmond-Tweed Libraries’ author events. She lives on Bundjalung country with her family and two spoiled cats.


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