Writing   

This course is for everyone who wants to read, discuss, and write poetry, whether you’ve written before, or not. Each class will be divided among workshopping participant poems, discussing the topic of the week from The Poetry Home Repair Manual, and examples of poetry. Writing prompts will be offered for in-class writing and optional sharing. We believe that writers learn best with both praise and friendly honesty in a nurturing setting of fellow learners. Requirements: An open mind, a sense of fun and discovery, and a readiness to read and write during and in-between the classes.  Format includes discussion and hands-on.
REQUIRED BOOK: The Art of Voice, Tony Hoagland, ISBN 9781324002680

This in-person monthly workshop is a supportive group of 12 writers focusing on the elements of fiction writing. Members’ projects range from short stories and vignettes to segments of full-length novels. Pieces to be critiqued are shared via email prior to the meeting. During the meeting, the author reads a short excerpt of the work, and members give constructive feedback, during the discussion and in written comments. With our wide range of styles and experience, we learn from each other!  Format includes discussion and hands-on.

Students learn the art of writing memoir. They are encouraged to submit a written memoir for each monthly workshop and receive constructive comments in return.

The workshop meets via Zoom once a month between October and May.

Repeat remote course. Format is discussion.

This ongoing poetry writing workshop is limited to ten members. The Sunday before each monthly workshop, members will email a copy of their poem to all other members, print out all poems, and write comments on hard copies for discussion on workshop days. Format includes reading, reflection and discussion

At least three times a day we get hungry. But what’s it like when our spirit gets hungry? Perhaps we feel that something’s missing from our daily diet even though our plate is full, or we’re curious to try a new spiritual practice but the menu looks daunting. Is this you? Is your spirit hungry? “Writing to Feed Your Hungry Spirit” is a six-week banquet of writing techniques designed to explore your spiritual story, listen for inner wisdom, write for healing and inspiration, and more.  Format includes presentation, discussion, and writing exercises. (Sharing is always optional.)