Here is my September – November 2009 workshop schedule. All of these workshops will be offered at the Warehouse PAC in Cornelius, North Carolina. You are welcome to sign up for the workshop by emailing hijasamericanas@gmail.com. Thanks!
Writing Your Life
September 8, 2009
7:30 pm – 9 pm
$22
Self-reflection gives us a much needed pause. It allows us a moment of inquiry, a moment to identify desire and potential. Generating awareness and then moving to personal solutions takes time and thought, brainstorming and checking in, enough repetition to want to change our choices and build a new habit, and the knowledge of why this habit will be good for us when we want to revert. Journaling predisposes us to a more successful embrace of our self and our choices. In this workshop, participants will discuss the importance of journaling and will actively engage in a range of journaling tools and practices.
The Art of the Personal Essay;
Thursdays, September 3 – September 24
10:30 am -12 pm
$77
The Art of the Personal Essay is a four week workshop that allows the participant to discuss the art of personal essay writing, explore memoir and essay writing elements, complete several essays, receive feedback on their writing, and begin revising their pieces.
The Art of the Personal Essay II
Thursdays, October 8-29
10:30 am – 12 pm
$77
The Art of the Personal Essay II class is a four week follow-up workshop to The Art of the Personal Essay. Participants will continue to hone their essay writing craft while receiving feedback and instruction.
Discovering Your Belief
October 27, 2009
7:30 pm – 9 pm
$22
“This I Believe” is a popular NPR series that invites everyday people to share a brief essay on something they absolutely believe to be true. From the simple to the profound, essayists selected by NPR share their beliefs in radio spots aired locally and nationally. In this workshop, participants will begin brainstorming and drafting a This I Believe statement that they may wish to complete and submit to NPR on their own for consideration.
Morning Write
Tuesdays, November 3-24
11 am – 12 pm
$45
This four week workshop immerses the participant in building his or her reflection and journaling practice through in class exercises.
