Creative Writing – Words & Worlds
In this poetry/creative writing workshop, we reach into the deepest pockets of our minds to create words and worlds of literature. Learn and strengthen your writing techniques and develop your catalog of poetic compositions. Let your voice be heard by joining us in this creative program named by participants “the workshop you didn’t know you needed”.
Students will be invited to share their work in a monthly Spoken Word showcase at Peekskill’s Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art (HV MOCA).
- Appropriate for: 9th to 12th Grade
- Dates: April 11 - June 13, 2024 (Thursdays - 10 Sessions)
Instructor
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Bria WatermanComposer and Poetry DirectorBria The Artist aka The Original Bri-dimensional is a singer, songwriter, producer, painter, sketch artist and poet based in Westchester, NY. Having been recognized by Grammy Award-winning artist, Ne-Yo for her single, “People Fall In Love In Heaven” and also completed a 10-city tour in Dubai, The Artist has released two albums titled Moon Swings and Jaded (self-produced) along with a handful of singles. She displays her producing and vocal arrangement skills with a unique blend of neo-soul, jazzy and nostalgic hip hop sounds that everyone’s calling “a vibe.” Truly a one-stop-shop, Bria The Artist uses her visual art and poetry as inspiration when creating music, also creating her own cover art, bridging the gap between realms. She aims to create a Bri-dimensional experience that invokes other-worldly imagery for listeners around the globe.
