Event Series Verso University: The Intermediate Novel

Verso University Presents: The Intermediate Novel

Brooks Place, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

The answers to your story’s questions are in your first draft. In this four-week intermediate novel workshop, you will generate pages and explore and apply key elements of craft: character development, setting, point of view, scene vs. narration, conflict, and suspense and structure. You will also learn to evaluate your current writing process to determine […]

Event Series Verso University: History of Jazz Series

Verso University Presents: History of Jazz Series

Komansky Room, The Westport Library

Jazz is an American-born art form that reflects, as Duke Ellington once said, “Freedom in Sound.” It is an art of improvisation based on African American roots and is one of America’s greatest cultural innovations. This four-class program will be conducted by musician and Fairfield University Professor of Music Brian Q. Torff, who will trace the […]

Verso University Presents: Song Arts Academy Contemporary Songwriting Workshop

The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

Verso University, in partnership with the Song Arts Academy, offers an eight-week transformative songwriting program for adults, open to 15 participants. The program begins on Monday, September, 18th, from 7pm to 9pm, and runs through Monday, Nov. 13th.

Event Series Verso University: History of Jazz Series

Verso University Presents: History of Jazz Series

Komansky Room, The Westport Library

Jazz is an American-born art form that reflects, as Duke Ellington once said, “Freedom in Sound.” It is an art of improvisation based on African American roots and is one of America’s greatest cultural innovations. This four-class program will be conducted by musician and Fairfield University Professor of Music Brian Q. Torff, who will trace the […]

Verso University Presents: Private Small Group Guitar or Electric Bass Lessons

The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

Verso University is dedicated to lifelong learning — and acquiring the confidence and skills to play a musical instrument certainly falls into that category! Steve Newton is a musical performer, songwriter, and educator who sings, plays guitar and electric bass, and is well-versed in music and theatre production. These introductory lessons with Steve will be […]

Verso University Presents: Song Arts Academy Contemporary Songwriting Workshop

The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

Verso University, in partnership with the Song Arts Academy, offers an eight-week transformative songwriting program for adults, open to 15 participants. The program begins on Monday, September, 18th, from 7pm to 9pm, and runs through Monday, Nov. 13th.

Event Series Verso University: History of Jazz Series

Verso University Presents: History of Jazz Series

Komansky Room, The Westport Library

Jazz is an American-born art form that reflects, as Duke Ellington once said, “Freedom in Sound.” It is an art of improvisation based on African American roots and is one of America’s greatest cultural innovations. This four-class program will be conducted by musician and Fairfield University Professor of Music Brian Q. Torff, who will trace the […]

Verso University Presents: Location Drawing #2

Brooks Place, The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

A series of classes where participants draw a location and study uses of composition, line, and value to capture the mood and story of a place. The class will meet on Thursdays, from September 7 through September 28, from 1-2:30 pm. Weather permitting, be prepared to draw locations outside, along the Saugatuck River and Jesup […]

Verso University Presents: Private Small Group Guitar or Electric Bass Lessons

The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT, United States

Verso University is dedicated to lifelong learning — and acquiring the confidence and skills to play a musical instrument certainly falls into that category! Steve Newton is a musical performer, songwriter, and educator who sings, plays guitar and electric bass, and is well-versed in music and theatre production. These introductory lessons with Steve will be […]

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