The Ekphrastic Academy

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Art appreciation and creative writing workshops on zoom. From The Ekphrastic Review.

Abstract Women 05/16/2026

Our next session is Abstract Women! We will look at women's role in shaping abstract art history, and we will do some creative writing exercises using selected works by women painters. This is a wine and art night, so feel free to bring your favourite Merlot or a pot of tea, as we gather together to relax, converse, learn, and write.

Abstract Women the ekphrastic review: visual art and writing, ekphrastic poetry, ekphrastic flash fiction, ekphrastic prose, ekphrastic essays, writing and literature responding to visual art

Ekphrasis Anonymous May 05/10/2026

Join The Ekphrastic Academy on Tuesday for Ekphrasis Anonymous, a monthly zoom generative writing session for ekphrastic addicts!

Ekphrasis Anonymous May the ekphrastic review: visual art and writing, ekphrastic poetry, ekphrastic flash fiction, ekphrastic prose, ekphrastic essays, writing and literature responding to visual art

Ekphrasis Anonymous April 04/10/2026

Ekphrasis Anonymous is Tuesday. We look at a curated selection of art, talk briefly about the works, write four or more drafts or ideas down, discuss the process or share our thoughts on the artwork and what it inspired. A time for pure creativity and connection other ekphrastic enthusiasts.

Ekphrasis Anonymous April the ekphrastic review: visual art and writing, ekphrastic poetry, ekphrastic flash fiction, ekphrastic prose, ekphrastic essays, writing and literature responding to visual art

Drawing with Light: Ekphrastic Writing with Photography 04/07/2026

I'm so excited about this very special course, Drawing the Light, with the London Arts-Based Research Centre, on photography and ekphrasis, because, as you might guess, I have a special love for the art of photography. It's an absolutely fascinating story of science, technology, business, and art, and women were involved in every facet of its trajectory from earliest days until now. In this course we will look at the history of photography, its rapid changes and developments along the way, its impact on art in general, and how it can fuel our poems and stories. We will look at some of the greats of photography, with a special emphasis on women. Loads of writing exercises! A big thank you to Roula-Maria Dib, director of LABRC, and the team. Don't miss this!

Drawing with Light: Ekphrastic Writing with Photography Drawing with Light: Ekphrastic Writing with PhotographyA 4-week online writing course withLorette C. LuzajicWhen: Mondays April 13, 20, 27 and May 4Fees: £150 (excluding Ticket Tailor fee) Registra…

Photos from The Ekphrastic Academy's post 03/31/2026

A cornucopia of offerings ahead: introduction to ekphrasis Masterclass with Litro Magazine, a four week Creative Writing with Surrealist Art, an ekphrastic photography course, Ekphrasis Anonymous generative sessions, women in abstract art, the Impressionists, an asynchronous weekend of writing inspired by songwriter Lucinda Williams, ekphrastic haibun, Leonard Cohen workshop, flash fiction forms, ekphrastic forms and more... Our live workshops are all about conversation, connection, and creativity. Join us for your favourite themes, or try something new and be surprised where it takes you. https://www.ekphrastic.net/theekphrasticacademy.html

William-Adophe Bouguereau 03/24/2026

Join us Friday for a Zoom on French Academic painter William Adolphe Bouguereau. Recognized as the top academic painter of all time, Bouguereau staunchly rejected the movement to modernism and insisted on traditional techniques in art and classical subject matter. He was driven by beauty through and through. We will look at acclaim, controversies, and mythological themes in his body of work, as well as at his life story, tragically losing his wife and children, and later marrying a student who became a master painter herself.

William-Adophe Bouguereau the ekphrastic review: visual art and writing, ekphrastic poetry, ekphrastic flash fiction, ekphrastic prose, ekphrastic essays, writing and literature responding to visual art

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