DATE: Friday, October 31
TIME: 1:30PM - 3:30 PM
FACILITATOR: Marla Greenberg
ACTIVITY: Poetry with Marla: Cinquain and Diamante, and Creative Expression
This poetry workshop, led by Marla Greenberg, offers participants a creative exploration of various poetic forms combined with artistic activities. The sessions emphasize writing and illustrating poetry, fostering expression and reflection in a supportive environment.
Session 2 – Cinquain and Diamante: We will start with deep breathing and introductions to settle in the space and to extend and receive welcome. The workshop covers Cinquain (a five-line poem with specific word types per line) and Diamante (a seven-line diamond-shaped poem with a defined structure). Examples like the ones below will be provided, followed by an art activity using materials like Polymer clay or Air-Dry Clay to create images inspired by the poems, ending with optional sharing of feelings. All sharing it by invitation and voluntary. Sessions 1 and 3 offer different styles of poetry and a unique creative expression experiences.
In the Cinquain, there are five lines with the following parameters:
1 One noun
2 Two adjectives
3 Three verbs ending in 'ing'
4 Four expressive or descriptive adverbs
5 A one word synonym for the noun on line 1
Example
Ocean
blue, vast
swirling, crashing, roaring
wave kissed sandy shore
Sea
The Diamante is a seven-line poem. You will see after you've done a few that there is actually a diamond shape to this poem. "Diamante" is the Italian word for diamond.
Example
Winter
Cold, dark
Snowing, blowing, freezing
Hats, coats, mittens, boots
Sledding, skiing, laughing
Frosty, nippy
New Year
The deadline to register is 10/29. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available.
PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building.
If finances are keeping you from coming, please contact us. We believe in the art of abundance and have an Art Angel Scholarship Fund to keep us in the flow state.
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