The Writer’s Workshop Series presents Color Stories: A Generative Poetry Workshop with Kellie Richardson

Join former Tacoma Poet Laureate Kellie Richardson for an interactive workshop exploring the role and use of color in poetry, music, and prose. Color has long been used as a symbol to communicate meaning, deepen creative expression, and even call humans forth toward justice. In this workshop, we will read works of poetry, song, and prose to look at the many ways artists utilize color to explore memory, honor humanity, and practice magic. Participants should be prepared to discuss the readings and engage with prompts to generate or build on their own memories and experiences with color. This workshop is open to all levels of writers and creatives. You will be offered an opportunity to share the work you create (though not required), as well as offer generative feedback to your peers.

The workshop will take place at Blue Cactus Press (1901 Jefferson Ave. Unit 105, Tacoma). Event is FREE to attend but registration is required. Register online HERE.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Kellie Richardson is a writer, artist and educator born and raised in Tacoma, Washington. Her work explores the intersection of race, class, and gender with specific emphasis on themes of love, loss and longing. She employs both classical poetic forms as well as contemporary mediums such as spoken word. Her work is provocative yet accessible, powerful yet vulnerable.

Kellie’s debut poetry collection,What Us Is, was published in 2017, shortly after she was named Tacoma Poet Laureate (2017-2019). She’s also the creator of Brown Betty (2012), a blog providing armor and inspiration for real life and a place where commerce and community intersect to cultivate healing. Kellie is particularly inspired and called to explore the experiences of women of color, and the intersectionality of identities.