Explore finding your voice through poetry writing.  In this once-a-month session, participants will be provided with different examples of poetry writing and encouraged to explore which one feels the most fitting to telling the story they wish to tell.  This will include utilizing rhythm in poetry, playing with shapes and formatting, and use of rich descriptions.  Poetry will be introduced as a form of storytelling and/or method for describing an experience. Participants will also be encouraged to utilize other mediums of art expression to elevate and/or complement their poems (i.e. watercolors, collaging).  The main purpose being to invite participants to explore the art of poetry writing and experience how approachable and accessible it can be across languages.

La clase se centrará en explorar cómo encontrar su voz mediante la escritura de poesía.  A los participantes se les proporcionarán diferentes ejemplos de escritura de poesía y se les animará a explorar cuál estilo se siente más adecuado para contar la historia que desean contar.  Esto va incluir la introducción al uso del ritmo en la poesía, jugando con formas y formato, y el uso de las descripciones detalladas.  Se introducirá la poesía como una forma de contar historias y/o un método para describir una experiencia.  También se alentará a los participantes a utilizar otros medios de expresión artística para elevar y/o complementar sus poemas (ej. acuarelas, collages).  El objetivo es invitar a los participantes a explorar el arte de la poesía y experimentar que accesible puede ser a través de todos los idiomas.

Yessenia Arias is a Bolivian American born and raised in Arlington, VA. She has been a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor for the past 7+ years and works at Marymount University. Through her work and interests, she has been involved in different organizations across the county. She adores the vibrant and diverse community of Arlington and feels passionate about utilizing her experience and love for the arts to continue supporting its growth.

$10 per session, or Pay What You Wish!
All programs are free for residents of Barcroft Apartments.
Ages 18 and up.