WRITING WORKSHOPS
wednesdays, beginning Feb 26, 10-noon: writing workshop with nicole zimmerman
WRITING FROM MEMORY OR IMAGINATION with Nicole R. Zimmerman Wednesdays, Feb. 26 – April 1, 10am – noon. This workshop series focuses on generative writing with the Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) method, which uses prompts and positive group reflection to bolster your writing practice. Participants will find a safe environment in which to experiment, learn craft, and develop each unique voice. All genres and experience levels welcome. Nicole is a 2019 recipient of Creative Sonoma’s Discovered Awards for Emerging Literary Artists, has an MFA in Writing, and is certified to lead AWA workshops. $120.00 for the series; no drop-ins. Size is limited to 12. To find out more or to reserve a space: https://www.nicolerzimmerman.com/workshops/.
Writing Workshop with Patti Trimble
Saturdays 2-5 p.m., March 7, April 4, May 2
How many conversations—personal, political, social—do we hold in our intelligent creative minds? How do our doubts and certainties, facts and fictions, lyric imaginations and deep concerns live, in reality, side by side? And when we write, how do we dignify the real relationship of things? In three free workshops we'll address the complexity of writing today. And we'll write together, merging genres and finding language to braid whatever: personal experience and expertise, uncertainty, imagination, world events, facts, fiction. With practices for thoughtful inquiry and for listening through for the power of personal revelation and wisdom. Join us for one or three. No charge and all levels welcome.
Patti Trimble's lyric poems, essays, and stories have appeared in journals and collections, recordings, museum catalogues, art performances, theater, science/literature/writing textbooks, and spoken-word performances in the US and Europe. She lives in Petaluma and Sicily and she's facilitated writing workshops in universities and on hillsides. www.pattitrimble.com
Patti Trimble's lyric poems, essays, and stories have appeared in journals and collections, recordings, museum catalogues, art performances, theater, science/literature/writing textbooks, and spoken-word performances in the US and Europe. She lives in Petaluma and Sicily and she's facilitated writing workshops in universities and on hillsides. www.pattitrimble.com
DREAMS: A SOURCE FOR POETRY & PROSE
Salon and workshop with Meredith Sabini
Saturday, May 16, 1-4 p.m.
Ever considered writing a poem or short story based on a dream? Would you enjoy hearing “dream poems”? We’ll begin by listening to examples from women poets like Louise Bogan, Jane Hirschfield, Marie Howe, Maxine Kumin, Mary Oliver, Linda Pastan, Liz Rosner, Lynne Sharon Schwartz, as well as the presenter’s. Then we’ll experiment writing dreams into various poetic and prose. You’ll discover that in the House of Creativity, dreams and poetry live down the hall from one another. Bring several dreams—fresh or old, long or short—and a notebook.
Meredith Sabini is a widely published author of poetry, essays, and professional articles. RSVP to J.J. Wilson, boxcar@sonic.net or 707-795-9028. Sliding scale: $15-$45. (No one will be turned away for lack of funds)
Meredith Sabini is a widely published author of poetry, essays, and professional articles. RSVP to J.J. Wilson, boxcar@sonic.net or 707-795-9028. Sliding scale: $15-$45. (No one will be turned away for lack of funds)
DO YOU WANT TO TEACH A WORKSHOP?
Qualified instructors are welcome to schedule one-time or repeated workshops on writing and other creative endeavors. If you wish to submit a proposal, please e-mail Karen Petersen.
We suggest a minimal donation of 10% of the workshop fee to cover upkeep. You may also charge an additional fee for your services and provided supplies. Or, you can do this as a volunteer and encourage donations to the Sitting Room.
We suggest a minimal donation of 10% of the workshop fee to cover upkeep. You may also charge an additional fee for your services and provided supplies. Or, you can do this as a volunteer and encourage donations to the Sitting Room.