Nan Phifer, an associate director of the Oregon Writing Project at the University of Oregon, Eugene, and author of Memoirs of the Soul, will lead a writing retreat at the Shalom Prayer Center, northeast of Salem, on Jan. 23-24. Participants will use writing to explore some of their most meaningful experiences and apply a medieval, monastic, practice, Lectio Divina, to their own texts. For more information, see www.benedictine-srs.org/shalom.
To register, contact Sister Dorothy Jean Beyer by January 20, by calling 503 845-6773, 503 949-4935, 503 845-6141; or register at djbosb@mtangel.net
Retreat hours: Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. –Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m
Fees: $120. Deposit $50, includes breakfast and lunch.
Commuter fee: $75, bring your own lunch or buy lunch for $6.
http://www.memoirworkshops.com
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
The Gift of Words: Writing Workshop
Date: Saturday, December 5th
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (Light refreshments provided)
Location: Tea Party Bookshop (420 Ferry St. SE Salem, Oregon 97301 - Corner of Ferry and Liberty)
Investment: $55 (Space is limited so please register in advance)
Other: Bring your own bag lunch--refreshments for break(s) and beverages provided
During this workshop, we will explore the path of creative expression through the gift of words. Using writing prompts and exercises, we will play with ideas, with words, and listen to what really wants to be written from within ourselves. The prompts and exercises will encourage spontaneity, a willingness to let go of criticism, and focus on what we like about our and others' writing, while also cultivating self-expression that is insightful and honoring that wise place within us. Open to all writers (and yes, everyone is a writer…) regardless of writing experience, age, ethnicity, educational background, or genre interest. Be prepared to free up your creative spirit! Laugh, learn, play and celebrate your voice…
This workshop uses the Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) method (www.amherstwriters.com) and is led by Joanne Scharer, an AWA certified workshop leader/coach and affiliate. If you'd like more information or are simply curious, contact Joanne Scharer at 503-409-9910 or joanne@allwritingmatters.com
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (Light refreshments provided)
Location: Tea Party Bookshop (420 Ferry St. SE Salem, Oregon 97301 - Corner of Ferry and Liberty)
Investment: $55 (Space is limited so please register in advance)
Other: Bring your own bag lunch--refreshments for break(s) and beverages provided
During this workshop, we will explore the path of creative expression through the gift of words. Using writing prompts and exercises, we will play with ideas, with words, and listen to what really wants to be written from within ourselves. The prompts and exercises will encourage spontaneity, a willingness to let go of criticism, and focus on what we like about our and others' writing, while also cultivating self-expression that is insightful and honoring that wise place within us. Open to all writers (and yes, everyone is a writer…) regardless of writing experience, age, ethnicity, educational background, or genre interest. Be prepared to free up your creative spirit! Laugh, learn, play and celebrate your voice…
This workshop uses the Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) method (www.amherstwriters.com) and is led by Joanne Scharer, an AWA certified workshop leader/coach and affiliate. If you'd like more information or are simply curious, contact Joanne Scharer at 503-409-9910 or joanne@allwritingmatters.com
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