Le storie nelle immagini, immaginando storie: a creative writing workshop at CAMeC
On Sunday 29 November 2026, from 10 am to 12.30 pm, we will host a creative writing workshop led by Eleonora Sottili, open to adults and young people aged 16 and over. No previous writing experience is needed.
We will begin with the works on view in Francesco Clemente. Opere 1975–1980. Il primato del disegno. The figures, symbols and details in Clemente’s drawings will provide starting points for imagining characters, situations and short stories.
Following a visit to the exhibition, each participant will select a drawing, a scene or a detail. With Eleonora Sottili’s guidance, they will develop a story based on what they notice and the personal associations the image brings to mind.
Participants may email their stories, together with an image of the artwork that inspired them, to amicidelcamec@camec.sp.it. The stories may be shared on our social media channels.
Eleonora Sottili
Eleonora Sottili is a writer and creative writing teacher. She has taught at Turin’s Scuola Holden since 2004 and works with publisher Giulio Einaudi editore. She has also taught at the Accademia Albertina in Turin and Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. Her books include Se tu fossi neve (Giunti, 2015), Senti che vento (Einaudi, 2020) and Come diventare Anna Karenina (senza finire sotto un treno) (Einaudi, 2024).
Practical information
Date: Sunday 29 November 2026, 10 am–12.30 pm
Venue: CAMeC, La Spezia
Led by: Eleonora Sottili
For: adults and young people aged 16 and over; no previous creative writing experience required
Fee: €15; €10 for Amici del CAMeC members