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Writing at the Seam: An Ekphrastic Memoir Workshop w/ Jessica Gigot

  • Museum of Northwest Art 121 1st Street La Conner, WA, 98257 United States (map)
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Photo Credit: Steve Johnston

When: Saturday, November 22 from 1-3pm

Where: the upstairs gallery at MoNA

Cost: $35.00 (Members receive 10% off at check out!)

All experience levels welcome - workshop for ages 18 and up

Bring your favorite journal and writing implement or use one of MoNA’s!

Inspired by At the Seam: The Museum of Northwest Art’s Permanent Collection exhibition, we will write our own stories through the lens of this diverse, moving, and ongoing show. In this workshop, participants will have the chance to respond to writing prompts designed to engage with the works of remarkable Pacific Northwest artists and promote self-reflection and creative storytelling. No writing experience needed.


About Jessica Gigot:

Jessica Gigot, PhD, MFA, is a poet, farmer, and writing/literacy coach. She lives on a little sheep farm in the Skagit Valley. Her second book of poems, Feeding Hour (Wandering Aengus Press, 2020) was a finalist for the 2021 Washington State Book Award. Jessica’s writing and reviews appear in several publications, such as the New York Times, Seattle Times, Orion, Ecotone, Terrain.org, and Poetry Northwest. Her award-winning memoir, A Little Bit of Land, was published by Oregon State University Press in September 2022.


How to Register for a Class

  1. Click the orange “Add to Cart” button.

  2. Fill out the registration form and click the “Add to Cart” button.

  3. Click on the orange shopping cart icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.

  4. Click the orange “Checkout” button.

  5. Fill out, review and submit your payment information. Members receive a 10% discount using the discount code on your member card. Lost your code? Email: development@museumofnwart.org.

  6. You will receive a confirmation email after step 5 is completed.

If you have questions, email education@museumofnwart.org.


MoNA’s Class Cancellation Policy

If MoNA cancels the class, the student has two options:

  • 100% Non-transferable refund 

  • Generously choose to donate the full amount to support MoNA's Education Programs. The student will receive a letter acknowledging their donation for tax purposes.

If the student decides to cancel the class, they have the following options based on timing of cancellation:

  • Cancels seven days or more before class: 

    • The student has the option of 100% non-transferable refund or can generously choose to donate the full amount to support MoNA's Education Programs. The student will receive a letter acknowledging their donation for tax purposes.

  • Cancels less than seven days before the class or a no show:

    • The student is not eligible for a refund. These funds will be considered a generous donation to support MoNA's Education Programs and the student will receive a letter acknowledging their donation for tax purposes.

All questions regarding refunds and cancellations should be directed to education@museumofnwart.org.


General Amenities and Accessibility Information

  • The facility is wheelchair accessible and an elevator is available in the back of the building

  • A wheelchair is available for visitors

  • Limited seating is provided throughout the galleries and studio space

  • Restrooms are available on both floors of the museum. Changing tables are available in the restrooms on the 2nd floor and an all-gender restroom is available on the 1st floor of the museum

  • Please email us at info@museumofnwart.org or call us at (360) 466-4446 if you have questions or need additional information about accessibility


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