Creative Writing Workshop: See a Photograph. Find a Story. Write a Poem.
Sat, Jan 23
|Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts
Explore local history through photography and guided writing prompts.
Registration closes Jan 22, 2027, 11:50 PM
Date & Location
Jan 23, 2027, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts, 47 Gillette Ave, Sayville, NY 11782, USA
About the event
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP
A Special Event Presented as Part of Glimpses of Our Past
Saturday, January 23 at 2:00 PM
BAFFA Art Gallery, 47 Gillette Avenue, Sayville, NY
CAN A PHOTOGRAPH INSPIRE A POEM?
Absolutely!
Join us for a creative and inspiring writing experience led by Donna Verbeck, where you’ll discover how a single historical photograph can spark memories, emotions, stories—and even poetry!
As part of Glimpses of Our Past, BAFFA’s exhibition celebrating historical photographs and the stories they preserve, participants will select an image from the exhibition and use a series of fun prompts, questions, and creative exercises to explore what the photograph evokes.
You’ll use your imagination and the power of observation to turn those ideas into words and, ultimately, create your own poem inspired by history.
No poetry or writing experience is necessary!
Whether you consider yourself a writer, an artist, a history lover, or simply someone who enjoys a good story, this workshop offers a fun way to look at a photograph—and the past—in an entirely new way.
Come discover the stories hiding inside a picture and see where your imagination takes you!
Free of charge — donations are gratefully accepted.
Registration is suggested.
Seats are limited.
REGISTER TODAY
Registration closes Jan 22, 2027, 11:50 PM
