BLOCK BOOKING - 2027 Monday Sessions

ART & FLASH
Friendly fast-paced ekphrastic writing workshops
Each month, you’ll be introduced to a new artist and three to four of their artworks. Artworks are accompanied by optional writing prompts, along with a ten-minute writing sprint. There is an invitation to share what you have written if you would like to.

Years of art world experience has given Anika a breadth of knowledge and a passion for exploring all aspects of contemporary art and art making as a source for story ideas.

WORKSHOP FORMAT
1st Writing Sprint: Free Rein
You are shown an artwork without being told the artist’s name or title of the piece, giving you the chance to create a story sparked by your own interpretations and associations.
This exercise lends itself to ekphrastic writing in the more traditional sense. That is, ‘the use of detailed description of a work of visual art as a literary devise’ – OED

2nd Writing Sprint: Life & Times
The name of the artist is revealed and information about their life and work shared. The prompts in this section are inspired by the artist’s life and/or the subjects that drive their work.

3rd Writing Sprint: Methods & Motifs
Techniques and/or repeated motifs used by the artist are explored. Prompts in this part of the workshop focus on a particular element of the work. Such as materials, scale, imagery, production, display etc
Sumitra Singam’s You Need a Woman of Action Only, Isn’t It?, inspired by Kevin a sculpture by Sarah Lucas, is a wonderful example of what can be inspired using this technique.
Click here to read other stories that began in Art & Flash sessions.

If you’re joining from outside the UK and are unsure of the timings, WorldTimeBuddy is a handy place to check. You can find the website by clicking here.

DATES 
Mondays – every second Monday of the month
11 – 12 am UK time
Jan 11 ∣ Feb 8 ∣ March 8 ∣ April 12 ∣ May 10 ∣June 14 ∣ July 12 ∣ Aug 9 ∣ Sep 13 ∣ Oct 11 ∣ Nov 8 ∣ Dec 13

COSTS 2027
£15 per individual session
£10 per session for block bookings
£8.30 per session if you book for the whole year