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poetry-making, exploring
the possibilities nudged
from dreams and out of the deepest places within. Wendy Morton is an engaging spirit and storyteller out to prove
we are the only barriers to our creativity and ideas. If your writing, or your life, feel stalled don’t miss this incredible opportunity to spend time with the impossible. By the end
of the day you’ll singing and reaching for the stars.
Facilitator: Wendy Morton. See bio on page 61. Length: 1 half day
Date: Sat, Feb 6, 2016 Time: 9am-12pm
Cost: $45 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Sat, Jan 23, 2016
Write from the Body:
A Journey of Discovery and Transformation TAWC034
The body knows in a direct, unmediated way. As we become more embodied, we gain access to this knowing and touched by life’s insight, we are changed and transformed. Drawing
from the teachings of Natalie Goldberg, Chogyam Trungpa, and Reggie Ray, this workshop will guide you into embodiment, encouraging you to write what awaits you. Whether your interest is poetry or prose, ction or memoir, self-discovery or personal expression, you’ll discover how to write and be
in a deeper way.
Facilitator: Neil McKinlay. See bio page 60.
Length: 1 day
Date: Sat, Jan 30 or Sat, Apr 9, 2016 Time: 9am-4:30pm
Location: Jan (RRU), Apr (Sooke) Cost: $75 + applicable taxes.
Best to Register by: Sat, Jan 16 or Sat, Mar 26, 2016
Writing for Children
TAWC035 (Session A), TAWC036 (Session B)
Whether you are interested in writing picture books, novels, magazines or blogs for children, or are simply a big fan of the genre, this course is for you. Join this award-winning children’s book author for an exploration into the craft of writing for kids. Participants are encouraged to bring a work in progress and to plan to read and share a ve minute excerpt during the session.
Session A gets you started, Session B continues to deepen your craft.
Facilitator: Elin Kelsey.
See bio page 57.
Length: 3 non-consecutive evenings Date: Session A: Tues, Nov 3, 10 & 17 or Session B: Tues, Nov 24, Dec 1 & 8, 2015 Time: 6pm-8:30pm
Cost: $95 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Tue, Oct 20
or Tue, Nov 10, 2015
Writing Long-Form Fiction: Beginning a Novel or Novella TAWC039
Are you starting to write
your rst long-form ction? Or maybe thinking about it? Then this workshop is for you. You’ll receive guidance and
encouragement while beginning a novel or novella, and learn how to transform the prospect of embarking on a long work from petrifying to realistic. Explore the basics of character development, narrative arc, descriptive language and dialogue. Through lectures, readings, group exercises, and roundtable offerings you’ll nd your story’s beginning and end, and learn publication basics.
Facilitator: Maya Merrick.
See bio page 60.
Length: 1 evening & 2 days
Date: Fri, Feb 26-Sun, Feb 28, 2016 Time: Fri 7pm-9pm, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm
Cost: $195 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Fri, Feb 12, 2016
Write the City
TAWC037
Where we write in uences
what we write. Context matters. In this lively writing series,
we take our laptops and journals to the streets, seeking inspiration from and writing
our way through six iconic Victoria locations.
Facilitator: Elin Kelsey.
See bio page 57.
Length: 4 non-consecutive sessions Date: Sat, Oct 17, 31, Nov 7 & 14, 2015 Time: 9:30am-11am
Locations: TBA – See website. Cost: $85 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Sat, Oct 3, 2015
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› Bridges for Women Society
› Canadian Diabetes Association › The Canadian Evaluation
Society
› Canadian Honey Council
› The Child Nature Alliance
› ECO Canada
› EMCS Society
› Gaia College
› Growing Young Farmers
› GROWLS (Gabriola Rescue of
Wildlife Society)
› Haliburton Farms
› Karim Children’s Care Centre –
Bridges of Hope
› Leadership Victoria
› The Legion Poppy Fund
› Mary’s Farm and Sanctuary › Miksang Institute for
Contemplative Photography
› The Mustard Seed
› Programs in Earth Literacies &
the Living Language Institute › PUENTE Theatre
› RAVEN (Representing
Aboriginal Values and
Environmental Needs)
› Save Our Sacred Headwaters
› The Salt Spring Conservancy –
Stewards in Training
› SEAPARC Leisure Complex › School District 62
› Sierra Club
› The Sooke Region Chamber
of Commerce
› The Sooke & Port Renfrew
Libraries
› Tsow-tun Le Lum Society
› Tugwell Creek Farm & Meadery › Victoria Cool Aid Society
› Victoria Hospice Society
› The Victoria Jung Society
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