Exploring the Dream

A Writing Workshop Using Surrealism

Instructor SJ Poulton will guide writers and creators of all experience levels. Adults only.

Inspired by the Tate Modern’s traveling exhibition, “Surrealism Beyond Borders”, this workshop invites writers to explore their own creative unconscious, opening themselves to play, the uncanny, and the potential of dreams to create reality. Pairing surrealist paintings and select short readings, this workshop provides structured writing exercises and classroom dialogue to generate new work. We will discuss issues of craft and sources of inspiration and create opportunities for support and sharing. Whether you’re getting started, feeling stuck in your current body of work, or just want to explore something new, this class is open to writers across genres and comes as an invitation to write together regardless of experience level.

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SJ Poulton is a writer and teacher living in the Arkansas River Valley. A master’s candidate at the University of the South, SJ writes a weekly arts and culture column for the Courier and teaches workshops in the area and online.

Questions about this program? Please contact the CALS location directly using the contact information by scrolling to the bottom of this page or emailing askcals@cals.org.

All abilities are welcome. To request ASL interpretation or other accommodations, contact Heather Zbinden (501.918.3069 or email hzbinden@cals.org) SEVEN business weekdays before a program.