Love art? Love writing? Spend an afternoon with world-famous aerialist and art enthusiast Philippe Petit writing poems about works of art that inspire you. Philippe will present some of his favorite works of art, invite your thoughts and guide you to crystallize them into a poem.
The workshop will start with a group Q&A with Philippe, so that we get to know each other a bit before diving in a few hours of intense fun and creativity involving all aspects of the art of writing.
Ages 15-18
Limited to 15. Light refreshments will be served during a 1/2 hr break.
Ekphrastic writing places one foot on another artist’s wire and dances with them. Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime workshop led by legendary artist, award-winning essayist, and art connoisseur Philippe Petit, who will present some of his favorite works of art, invite your thoughts, and guide you to transform one or more of the artworks into a piece of writing!
The workshop will start with a group Q&A with Philippe, so that you get to know each other a bit before diving in for two hours of intense fun and creativity involving all aspects of the art of writing.
Wednesday, September 4, 10 AM -12 PM
Thursday, September 5, 10 AM-12 PM
Please note: Your festival pass must be Add to Cartd separately.