Explore the expressive possibilities of combining poetry and comics in this introductory workshop. You’ll learn about comics poetry, experiment, play, and complete a short comics poem of your own.
No experience writing poetry or drawing comics is required!
You are welcome to bring your own paper, pencils, and pens, but paper and a variety of materials will be provided for you to try out.
Susanne Reece is a Philadelphia-based writer and illustrator who creates comics, comics poetry, and visual essays, and writes creative nonfiction and poetry. She earned an MFA in Visual Narrative from School of Visual Arts in New York, where she now teaches. In addition to teaching, she also works as a freelance copywriter. Her interests include printmaking, book binding and DIY publishing. Susanne was a Fulbright Scholar in Munich, Germany, and a Whitney Fellow at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Her work has appeared in No Tokens, Oh Reader!, RHINO Reviews, and elsewhere.
Date: Tuesday, March 18
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Meet & Greet: 5:30 pm
(attendees may serve themselves soup and bread and gather at the table at the beginning of after the gathering)
Workshop to start promptly at 5:45 pm
Duration: 120 minutes
Location: at FRIEDA, 320 Walnut Street
Price includes: Vegetarian Soup, Refreshments.
Cover charge Member: $25
Cover charge Guest: $35
Cover charge Guests Price “30 or under”: $25
Online sign up and payment only, at least 48 hours in advance.
Please contact us via email.
After signing up, you will receive an electronic invoice. Once this invoice is paid, your participation will be confirmed.
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* This activity is part of our Soup Connection gatherings that take place in a safe environment on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
The format is simple, come hungry, curious and open to meeting new people, you will find a warm and delicious soup, engaging conversation, and fun, creative activities surrounded by interesting and like-minded participants.
After all, our mission is to (re)connect people through art, culture and food… We look forward to seeing you!
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Important: No walk-ins. In order to keep the cost affordable for everyone and reduce food waste, let us know that you are coming, so that we can plan accordingly. Also, respect the time of each group organizer/leader or your fellow community members, they make time and expect you to be there. Maximum size per group may apply to allow for a comfortable atmosphere for everyone in the space.
*Cancellation policy: Should you need to cancel, you will be refunded only if a replacement is found. You will be charged a $10 administration fee per person to process the refund. FRIEDA may cancel this event for any reason, including a statewide or federal mandate. In this case, you will received a full refund within 2 business days.
