Accessible Workshops Program for People with Parkinson’s and their Care-Partners

“The old storytellers took the stories that meant something to them and rear-ranged the pieces to say something. ”

– Travis Beacham

Join the Philadelphia Museum of Art Accessible Workshops for People with Parkinson’s and their Care-Partners for a visual literacy workshop. The workshop is designed to extend and enhance your writing skills by using paintings and objects as prompts for creative writing.

Participants will enjoy a private guided tour that encourages a longer look and learn into the stories associated with selected works and objects in the museum’s collection.

After the tour, participants will choose the art work that resonates and spend time to explore ideas. A discussion on the different forms of writing, for example  poetry, prose, narrative writing and given prompts to help with personal story-telling.  At the end of the workshop, participants regroup to discuss and share their work.

Classes are limited so register early! Care-Partners and personal assistants attend for free. Parking is free.

Click here for more information and to register.

These workshops are made possible by a grant from The Parkinson Council and The Susan O. Jaffe Quality of life Initiative.