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Writer's Craft
Facilitator: Joyce Kline. See bio on page 46.
Length: 1 day
Date: Sat, Feb 9, 2013
Time: 10am-4pm
Cost: $85 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Sat, Jan 26, 2013
The Practice of Story:
Building Community in a Storytelling Circle TAEA2977
Most of us share stories informally with friends and family, but what would it be like to consciously build community by telling stories in a circle
of people we’ve never met before? In this six-part course, storyteller Margo McLoughlin will invite participants to experience the magic of storytelling as a way to connect with others while developing an appreciation for the richness of each human life.
Facilitator: Margo McLoughlin. See bio on page 48.
Length: 6 sessions
Date: Sat, Nov 3, 17, Dec 1, 15, 2012, Jan 12 & 26, 2013
Time: 10am-12pm
Cost: $85 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Sat,
Oct 20, 2012
The Secret Life of Poems at Poet’s Cove,
Pender Island, BC
TAEA3037
In this beautiful and secluded place where the ocean and land meet in an ancient
discourse, we will deepen our own dialogue with the poetic tradition. Working with poems mainly from the 20th and 21st centuries, we will explore the ways that poetry works on the page and within us, and how it can enlighten and enliven our own life passages. Bring your favourite book of poems.
Facilitator: Denis Donnelly. See bio on page 43.
Length: 2 days
Date: Sat & Sun, Apr 27 & 28, 2013 Time: Sat 8am – 6pm &
Sun 8am – 3pm
Cost: $395 + applicable taxes
(prices include: water taxi, all accommodation, meals, learning and some additional bonus activities at Poet’s Cove. Gratuities separate). Registration is limited, please
book early.
Best to Register by: Sat, Apr 6, 2013
Transformational Theatre
TAEA2979
Based mainly on Brazilian director Augusto Boal’s
and educator Paolo Freire’s Theatre of the Oppressed, Transformational Theatre integrates various techniques, such as forum theatre, image creation, playback, and improvisation to achieve positive social and personal transformation through theatre. Experiential and fun, this course is recommended
for social workers, teachers, activists, and anyone interested
in tools for change and well- being. Respect for privacy in a supportive, non-threatening atmosphere is assured.
Facilitator: Lina de Guevara. See bio on page 42.
Length: 2 days
Date: Sat, Nov 17 & 24, 2012
Times: 10am – 4pm
Cost: $135 + applicable taxes
Best to Register By: Sat, Nov 3, 2012
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The Art of Short Fiction
TAWC3039
A workshop for those interested in writing short stories ranging from 500-1500 words and suitable for writers of all abilities, this 8-week course focuses on writing exercises that employ the creative process to uncover the story, create scenes and characters, develop central metaphors, dialogue, and con ict. Fellow writers will focus on these
story elements as a basis for respectful peer editing during the workshop sessions. Lots of writing is encouraged.
Facilitator: Joelene Heathcote. See bio on page 45.
Length: 8 sessions
Date: Wed, Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6 & 13, 2013
Time: 7pm – 9:30pm
Cost: $235 + applicable taxes
Best to Register By: Wed, Jan 9, 2013
Eloquence and Imagination: Writing from Soul, Writing the World
TAWC2980
Give yourself to writing with affectionate curiosity and nd that the stories of the earth and its creatures will begin to surface as we remember we are intimates within a larger community, on which all life depends. With a spaciousness to write and wander, we will listen, converse, play, and tap into our primordial wellspring to rekindle our enchantment with the natural world. Dress weather ready.
Facilitator: Hilary Leighton. See bio on page 47.
Length: 1 day
Date: Sat, Mar 23, 2013
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: $95 (tax exempt)
Best to Register by: Sat, Mar 9, 2013
Finding The Poem In Your Heart’s Garden TAWC2981
Everyone, no matter what their skill level, can write a poem, and you will leave with at least ve poems to plant into your life and the lives of others. Discover what makes a poem and how to “pick” one to turn it into delight with Wendy Morton’s guidance and encouragement. Learn
to become a poet, or perhaps deepen into becoming a better poet.
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