

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Way In: Opening a Doorway to The Poetic Mind
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Spend a long weekend unleashing your poetic voice through a generative workshop with prompts, word play, clustering, coincidence, and more. 

In a world severed from nature and magic, connect with the mystery of local flora and fauna. Poets will be encouraged to use collage and simple bookmaking techniques to expand language choice and find pathways into non-linear thinking.

Poets of all levels of are welcome. Group sharing will be encouraged. No collage experience necessary. Art materials will be provided but consider bringing your favorite scissors, glue stick, colored pencils, markers, decorative papers, or images to cut out.

Retreat leaders are Arlene Metrick, MA and Stacy DeBritz, MFA.

Arlene Metrick, MA, a published writer, is an experienced workshop leader passionate about empowering adults to explore their unique stories through poetry and essay writing with a focus on overcoming creative blocks. Arlene offers innovative techniques to inspire and jumpstart your writing, including guided prompts, interactive discussions, and non-rational processes to release each person's unique voice. Join Arlene for a transformative weekend that will help you embrace your voice and share your rich life experiences with confidence.

Stacy DeBritz, M.F.A, is a creative dedicated to unleashing your potential. Prepare to dive deep. A mixed media artist, poet, and compelling memoirist. Stacy brings a kaleidoscope of experience shaping the next generation of creatives, having previously served as an adjunct professor and the director of NYC’s Studio in a School program. In her workshop, you'll learn to uncover your unique narrative voice and ignite your creative practice. Explore her world on Instagram and Substack’s, "Hunting Magic".

Learn more and register about this retreat

https://centeratmariandale.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/calendar/event/2057
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ossining/a-way-in-opening-a-doorway-to-the-poetic-mind/200029859100409
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://centeratmariandale.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/calendar/event/2057?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=ossining-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Ossining
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Center at Mariandale
- **lat**: 41.174730046244
- **long**: -73.87339854801
- **full address**: The Center at Mariandale, Crawbuckie Natural Preserve, Ossining, NY 10562, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: The Center at Mariandale (https://allevents.in/org/the-center-at-mariandale/17131293)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Center at Mariandale, Crawbuckie Natural Preserve, Ossining, NY 10562, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Center at Mariandale
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, literary-art, Workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about A Way In: Opening a Doorway to The Poetic Mind ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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