Presented by Blue Stoop

Writing is often a solitary experience — but it doesn't have to be! Taking inspiration from an array of literary duos, students in this generative 6-week class will write across genres together: in pairs, in small groups, in person, and online. We'll dig into skillful examples of collaborative writing, play surrealist poetry games, and workshop a full-length essay. Bring a friend (or make one in class) and delight in the surprise of collaborative writing!

Readings may include:

• “Letters from Two Gardens” by Ross Gay and Aimee Nezhukumatathil

• “I FEAR WE HAVE MADE A TERRIBLE MISTAKE” by Christopher Citro and Dustin Nightingale

• “Interview with a Comic Strip Diva” by Denise Duhamel and Maureen Seaton

Instructor: Kurt David is a Philadelphia public school teacher and unionist. As a writer of poetry and creative nonfiction, he's particularly interested in friendship, queerness, and the labor movement. For more, visit www.kurt-david.com.

CultureWorks members are eligible for a discount. Please reach out to ashelton@cultureworksphila.org