Ekphrastic writing is simply a fancy way of saying “writing about art.” In this class, we’ll look at famous art from different eras and use them as inspiration for our own creativity.

If you’re ever in a writing rut or want to start writing but don’t know how, ekphrastic writing is a great place to start! Take inspiration from other artists around you and try your hand at your own creations.

Outline:

Day One: studying and writing about early forms of art—African and Asian

Day Two: studying and writing about The Renaissance

Day Three: studying and writing about Japanese Woodblock prints

Day Four: studying and writing about European Impressionism

Day Five: studying and writing about modern art in America

Materials needed: notebook and writing utensils

Ekphrastic Writing Camp [ages 12-15]