Workshops @ The Bass: The Hidden Life of Things
Sep 19, 2026
From: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Surrealist writing prompts turn ordinary objects into starting points for poetry, prose and imaginative experimentation at The Bass in Miami Beach. The Hidden Life of Things takes place Saturday, September 19, as part of the museum’s Workshops @ The Bass series and is led by writer Neysa King. The session draws inspiration from Yuko Mohri’s exhibition and its exploration of decay, transformation, sound and perception.
Participants will read poetry and prose that create unexpected connections between objects, then write from images, sensations and associations prompted by the exhibition. Exercises encourage writers to move beyond literal description and explore surprise, mystery and transformation on the page.
No previous writing experience is required. The workshop is open to adults ages 21 and older at all skill levels, with materials provided. Admission is $20 for nonmembers, $10 for museum members up to the Affiliate level and free for Affiliate members and above.