Memories in Ordinary Objects — A Generative Poetry Workshop
Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
April 4, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College Museum Campus, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
$55 (plus $25 OLLI membership required) | 941-309-5111 • olliringlingcollege.org
This workshop invites participants to explore how ordinary objects can unlock vivid memories and inspire poetry. Through guided exercises, we will delve into the emotional significance of everyday items—such as a photograph, a cup, or a pair of shoes—and how they can serve as powerful metaphors. Participants will engage in group discussions, receive individual feedback, and create one or more poems that reflect the connection between personal memories and these objects. By the end of the workshop, everyone will leave with a new understanding of how to find the extraordinary in the everyday. Open to all levels, this class fosters a supportive and creative space for personal expression.