Join us for an engaging and immersive creative writing workshop where we explore the mystery, superstition, and symbolism of black cats – both in Edgar Allan Poe’s The Black Cat and in the real-life feline residents of the Poe Museum. Come meet the Museum’s black cats, Edgar and Tibs, and pay respect to the namesake of Poe’s own feline fable, dearly departed Pluto. Writers will explore the significance – and superstition – of black cats in literature, folklore, and society. This workshop encourages young learners to embrace creativity while exploring the power of mystery, symbolism, and the art of suspenseful storytelling.

Participants will tour the Poe Museum, immersing themselves in the mysterious world of the man and the myth. The tuition fee covers museum admission, materials, and dedicated instructional time. Unleash your creativity, be inspired by Poe's enduring literary legacy, and join us for a macabre, melancholic, memorable writing journey!

June 13 Special Feature: Black Cat Adoption Event at the Poe Museum! Please see PoeMuseum.org closer to the date for further details. This event will take place in the afternoon of June 13, interested families are encouraged to stay or return to adopt a black cat of their own!

Feline Fables and Macabre Meows: A Deep Dive into Poe’s The Black Cat [ages 9-12]