Colors - SocioEmotional Exploration through Poetry, an Indiana Authors Awards Writing Workshop with Januarie York

The main component of every poem, no matter the style, is the feeling. What do you feel? Why do you feel it? What does this feeling mean? This workshop explores our feelings and how we use them in our social world on a regular basis.  We’ll explore our emotions by talking candidly about how our feelings impact our daily life. We’ll also speak about colors, using them to identify feelings and thoughts.  Participants will then select one of the emotions discussed and write about it.  The workshop will end by collecting copies of all written works (with writers' permission) to be compiled into an online, digital magazine format available for download and deliverable one week later.

JANUARIE YORK is a freelance writer, published author & poet and creative curator. She was recently named the Center for Black Literature and Culture's first Poet Laureate. In addition to performing original works of poetry, she has released two spoken word albums, 3 books of poetry and essays, and runs an online magazine publication called, "LiT Magazine." Januarie has worked with the Asante Children's Theater, Eskenazi Hospital, IU Health, Visit Indy, Indianapolis Central Library, and the Fair Housing Act of Indiana. Her work is displayed in several downtown Indianapolis areas and she recently wrote and recorded the opening poem for the nationally recognized Major Taylor exhibit at the Indiana State Museum. You can find more about her workshops, performances, and upcoming events at januarieyork.net.

This program was made possible with the support of the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards powered by Indiana Humanities.