b'inspired to write!Writing Workshops for YouthInspringof2020,ScugogArtswillsponsorourFOR YOUTH: DO YOU LOVE TO WRITE?annual Literary Writing Contest once again. Would you like to enter your writing in a contest with Thisyearcontestantswillbeofferedtheopportu- cash prizes?nity to write short stories, creative nonfiction or poetryScugog Arts is offering a series of workshops this fall inspiredbyfourfabulousworksofartfromour for youth from 12-16 years old where you can learn tech-Annual Juried Art Show.niques of ekphrastic writingwriting inspired by art.This kind of writinginspired by a work of artisCome to these workshops to learn and practice crea-called Ekphrastic Writing.Ekphrasis is a Greek wordtive writing skills and get a head start on developing that translates to description, but ekphrastic writingyour entry for the 2020 Scugog Literary Prize for Youth, goes far beyond a simple description of the piece of art. as well as developing skills that will help you write win-In support of writers who are considering our contest,ning entries for the rest of your writing life.Scugog Arts is offering workshops this fall for youth toFour Consecutive Wednesdays Nov. 627, 4 to 5:30 p.m. explore the wide range of techniques available to access visual prompts and create inspired pieces of writing. (YouInspired by Art For Youthdo not have to enter the contest to attend the workshops). InstructorSue ReynoldsIn these workshops, participants will be encouragedSusanLynnReynoldsisawriter, to create and share new pieces. Time will also be set asideteacher and psychotherapist whose spe-to write a good first draft of a piece inspired by our Con- cialty is writing for therapeutic benefit. test Prompt Pieces.She has been an accredited AWA writ-Techniques learned in these workshops ensure writ- ing workshop facilitator since 2002 and ers will always find a source of inspiration when theyteaches in the community, in college continuing educa-sit down at their notebook or keyboard. Attend thesetion programs, and in social services settings. She writes workshops and you will never engage with art quite theandhaswonawardsforherYAnovel,shortstories, same way again! poems and creative non-fiction.Scugog Council for the Arts 181 Perry St., Unit G-1, Port Perry905-982-2121www.scugogarts.caHairPROBLEMS?BeautifulHAIRstarts at the rootsBefore AfterRG Styles is proud to off er the most accurateHair loss has a wearable solution for Women and user-friendly hair, scalp and hair cuticleand Men in our private wig room. If you are analysis. State-of-the-art technology for an in- suff ering from thinning hair, hair loss, Alopecia, depth scalp analysis. itching, dry or oily dandruff , we can help.FOR YOUR 905-985-0099 PRIVATE CONSULTATION, 21 Wilbur AvenueI rgreco@quisk.ca PLEASE CALL 905-985-0099Rosario Greco Styles@RGSTYLES FOCUS - NOVEMBER 201919'