Find and Share Events with Friends 🥳
x
Funny Bones: Craft a Calavera Poem with San Antonio Legend Anthony Flores promotional image
Company Profile Image

Funny Bones: Craft a Calavera Poem with San Antonio Legend Anthony Flores

Literature Workshop Poetry

What’s Happening?

In honor of Día De Los Muertos, explore the comedic and poetic mischief of a calavera poem, a traditional, Mexican form of poetry that uses satire to create humorous pieces about the living. 

In this two-session workshop, we will learn the history of the calavera poem, compose our own Day of the Dead creations, and use literary devices to take our piece to the next level.

This course is open to writers of all skill levels, 18+. 

WORKSHOP DATE: Tuesday(s), October 1 & 8, 2024, 6:30-8:30 pm CST, in-person at Gemini Ink

COST: Nonmember:  $110; Member: $95; Student: $75

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Anthony “The Poet” Flores is a three-time San Antonio Grand Slam Poetry Champion who has represented the city six times at the National Poetry Slam. His performances include HBO's Def Poetry Jam and Lincoln Center. He currently judges the San Antonio Public Library’s Young Pegasus Poetry Contest. Anthony is the founder of The University of Spoken Word and authored CINCUENTA: 50 Poems Celebrating Half A Century Of Life.

In honor of Día De Los Muertos, explore the comedic and poetic mischief of a calavera poem, a traditional, Mexican form of poetry that uses satire to create humorous pieces about the living. 

In this two-session workshop, we will learn the history of the calavera poem, compose our own Day of the Dead creations, and use literary devices to take our piece to the next level.

This course is open to writers of all skill levels, 18+. 

WORKSHOP DATE: Tuesday(s), October 1 & 8, 2024, 6:30-8:30 pm CST, in-person at Gemini Ink

COST: Nonmember:  $110; Member: $95; Student: $75

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Anthony “The Poet” Flores is a three-time San Antonio Grand Slam Poetry Champion who has represented the city six times at the National Poetry Slam. His performances include HBO's Def Poetry Jam and Lincoln Center. He currently judges the San Antonio Public Library’s Young Pegasus Poetry Contest. Anthony is the founder of The University of Spoken Word and authored CINCUENTA: 50 Poems Celebrating Half A Century Of Life.

More about Gemini Ink
Gemini Ink’s mission is to teach the craft of writing to people of all skill levels so they can bring their stories to life.Gemini Ink’s mission is to teach the craft of writing to people of all skill levels so they can bring their stories to life.
When & Where
Oct 1, 2024, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Timezone: CDT
$75.00


More events from Gemini Ink