In-person | Ages 16+
Writing is expression, but it is also a process for exploring the world around us. We write to find out what we know. In this series of three workshops, we’ll explore how three architectural concepts — place, plan, tectonics — can teach us about the craft of writing and vice versa. To do so, we’ll practice looking closely and writing about our experiences.
Tectonics is to architecture what poetics is to writing. Each refers to the materials you assemble and how you make them work together: the art of construction. But how far can we take the analogy before it breaks down?
In our final session, we will read about Shigeru Ban’s paper tectonics and think about parallels in the written word. Then we’ll try our hand at writing poems about tectonics.
Recommended preparation:
Find a poem from The Common (or anywhere) that has a well-constructed line, sentence, or stanza and bring it to the workshop. Be prepared to share.
$35 | $20 for MODA Members (email lena@museumofdesign.org with any membership questions)
If you'd prefer to register for the three-part series for the price of $95 (or $50 as a MODA Member), please click HERE.
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Reach out to Mary at maryk@museumofdesign.org.
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The Museum of Design Atlanta is conveniently located in the Midtown Arts District, right across the street from the Woodruff Arts Center at 1315 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309.
MODA is located on the ground floor of the 1315 Peachtree Building. The building is a mix use site and is shared by MODA, the Peachtree Public Library, and Perkins+Will.
MODA resides on the land of the Mvskoke (Muscogee / Creek) people.
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Parking
MODA does not offer designated parking. There are public parking lots located in the Midtown Arts district, as well as metered parking available along Peachtree St NE. The paid Lanier parking deck at 1337 Peachtree St NE is the closest deck within walking distance of the museum.
Bike Riders
For visitors traveling by bike, there are plenty of bike racks conveniently located around MODA! You can find them along Peachtree Street, including right outside of MODA, and at the Arts Center MARTA Station. Don’t forget to bring a lock!
Marta
If visiting by train, take the North or South rail line to the Arts Center MARTA Station (N5), located directly behind the Woodruff Arts Center (accessible). Exit the Arts Center Station at the top level by the Peachtree Street exit. You will be behind the Woodruff Arts Center. MODA is located directly across the street from the Woodruff Arts Center. Use the cross-walk at the intersection of 16th and Peachtree to reach our building.
For more information on MARTA schedules, maps, and connections from other transit providers, please visit the MARTA website.
We offer a 20% discount on museum admission for patrons who used public transportation to get to MODA! (DOES NOT APPLY TO SUNDAY FUNDAY SPECIAL RATE)
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MODA reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment requirements are not met, but don't worry: should MODA have to cancel, we will gladly issue a full refund to all registrants. If you need to cancel your plans for any reason, we kindly request that you notify us at least 7 days prior to the event start. By doing so, we can process a refund for the ticket cost (minus a small $10 processing fee per class). Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds for cancellations made less than 7 days before an event.