Awaken Your Creative Spirit: Poetry as Intuitive Practice
a four-week generative writing workshop
Visit this link to register: bit.ly/PoetryReady
Dates: Tuesdays: June 9th, June 16th, June 23rd, June 30th
6:30-8pm ET / 3:30-5pm ET
Location: Online (via Zoom)
Link to register: bit.ly/PoetryReady
Course Description:
Our intuitions, our inner knowings, are guiding forces. They propel our forward actions and trust in ourselves. They are our creative power. In times of tumult, it is easier to lose ourselves. Writing helps us return. In this four-week generative writing workshop, participants will write poetry that more deeply connects them to their roots, lineages, intuition, and creative power. They will learn strategies and practices to listen more deeply to themselves, their own body wisdom, and create writing from that place.
Writers we will read include Audre Lorde, Gloria Anzaldúa, Toni Morrison, Eve L. Ewing, Alexander Chee, and more. We will discuss the political necessity of our creative voices and learn body-based practices for grounding ourselves in times of turmoil. Each week, you will write a new piece. Together, we will return to the joy of writing, outside of industry. All writing levels and experiences are welcome.
This workshop centers BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ writers. Registration is open to all.
Sliding Scale Tuition: $222 to $444
Two Full Scholarships Available / Payment Plans are Available
Note: Sessions are meant to be experienced live, and will not be recorded to preserve privacy and encourage participation.
Finally make time to write. Do it in supportive community.
Register to join here by Tues, June 9th, 12pm ET:
This course includes:
— Four LIVE class meetings: These classes begin with an opening circle, followed by thoughtful talks and writing prompts that revolve around connecting more deeply to our roots, lineages, intuition, and creative power. There is uninterrupted writing time in every session, plus a low-stakes, supportive environment to share your work if you choose to!
— One 1:1 coaching session with River to talk through writing roadblocks, creating a writing life, trusting your intuition, pursuing opportunities, etc.
— Holistic healing and anxiety-reducing practices to ground yourself when you write to carry with you for years to come.
— “Grow Home” assignments to work on and complete each week. This can include writing prompts, pieces, and healing tools to practice.
— An intentionally cultivated community of storytellers who can grow as readers and champions of your work.
Register to join here by Tues, June 9th, 12pm ET:
This course is for you if:
☼ You are looking to connect more deeply with your writing practice
☼ You are drawn to poetry & want to write it
☼ You have been writing for a while but feel disillusioned by industry, how its taken from the authenticity of your voice, & you want a supportive place to reconnect with yourself
☼ You want to connect more with your intuition, your inner knowing
☼ You want to learn everyday practices to relieve anxiety
☼ You want to build community with supportive writers
☼ You are ready to claim your own inner power through writing
This course is made possible by a DCLA Premier Grant from Staten Island Arts, with public funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
Join here by Tues, June 9th, 12pm ET:
This course is made possible by a DCLA Premier Grant from Staten Island Arts, with public funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
