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Shaping Character: Drawing, Writing & Embodied Exploration
May 22 @ 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$60 – $200Facilitated by Melissa Lewis Wong
In this workshop, we’ll explore visual and tactile approaches to character development, using art, writing, and layered mediums to deepen our understanding of presence and embodiment. Through guided exercises and creative exploration, participants will experiment with image-making, text, and movement to build dynamic, multidimensional characters. This workshop focuses on expanding artistic tools for performance, encouraging a fluid, interdisciplinary practice that strengthens creative intuition and character expression.
The image depicts a performer lying on the floor, dramatically illuminated by moody blue stage lighting. The performer is dressed in an ornate, vintage-inspired costume with lace sleeves, a… corset-like bodice, and layered ruffled shorts. A wide belt with a gold buckle cinches the outfit at the waist. Their face is partially obscured by a cloth or mask, and one arm is extended upwards,
fingers elegantly curved. The dark, abstract background and intense lighting create a theatrical and immersive atmosphere, evoking themes of mystery, drama, or dreamlike surrealism.
Photo by: Robbie Sweeny
