Tompkins County Public Library

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Library to Host Inter-Generational Writing Workshops

What’s juicier than “Fifty Shades of Grey” and more interesting than eavesdropping?  “One Hundred Shades of Orange,” and “Overheard Conversations,” two writing workshops being offered by Tompkins County Public Library this month.

Free and open to writers of all experience levels, these inter-generational writing workshops will be facilitated by local publisher, poet and anthologist Irene “Zee” Zahava.

“One Hundred Shades of Orange,” being held from 2 to 4 p.m. on October 21, offers a chance to explore—through paint color swatches—the multiple shades, dimensions and stories of orange.  From Cool Melon, Canyon Haze and Golden Tulip, the poems, stories and autobiographical pieces created during this workshop will be as varied as the colors themselves.

“Overheard Conversations” will be held on October 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. and play off of the interest and intrigue generated by witnessing people in the midst of a private conversation.  Writings will be inspired by photographs of people talking.

Both programs will be held in the Library’s Thaler/Howell Programming Room and are open to participants age 9 and up.  The programs are free, but registration is required.  To register, contact Zahava at (607) 273-4675 or zee@twcny.rr.com.

These programs are made possible by the Tompkins County Public Library Foundation through generous gifts from Carrie Shearer and Suzanne Spitz.

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