Poetry Fest Workshop: Mapping the Mythopoetic Through Storytelling
Adult Intensive | Available
This workshop explores the intersection of poetry, mythology, and personal narrative as a portal to our inner world. Through rituals of spoken word and storytelling, workshop facilitator Liza Newell will guide participants into emergent landscapes where the “old stories” live; extending an invitation for individuals to consider the specificity and universality of their lives as a bridge connecting the deep past, the present, and the distant future. A series of writing prompts, including partner work and the option to share with the class, will help participants cultivate a relationship with mythopoetics as a place where our individual life experiences merge with the collective.
- Participants will need to bring paper and writing utensils. This class is free-of-charge, however if you need to drop it, please call (804-353-0094) or email (frontdesk@visarts.org) the front desk ASAP so that we may open up a slot to the waitlist. You will not be charged a drop fee.
Liza Newell
Liza Newell is a performance artist who uses storytelling, song, puppetry, and dance to explore the beauty and complexity of the human spirit. Her work is a tapestry of expression woven from fairy tales, folklore, mythology, and personal experiences that invites individuals from all walks of life to journey with her into realms of wonder, reflection, and transformation. Through her myriad forms of expression, Liza’s creativity opens up new pathways for our lived experiences to intersect. Liza believes in the power of curiosity and imagination as a driving force for change. Her work is a portal through which participants are invited to consider ways to mend their relationship with themselves, the Earth, and one another.