Friends, spring is the time of growth and renewal. If you’re like me, this is a season in the year when my writing particularly calls to me to settle in and get some new work done—and to learn something new!
If you’re hearing that same call, check out the below resources for local single classes and multi-session workshops. I’m sure it’s incomplete–so if you know of others, email me (asche(dot)kate(at)gmail(dot)com) and I will do a followup post!
Happy writing this spring!
~Kate
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ESKIMO PIE’s Workshop Listing:
Start here, at this excellent list of local writing workshops: http://www.eskimopie.net/workshops.htm.
Below, I list additional information about workshops not featured above (and more info about my own workshop).
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Starting April 11 through May 30: The Craft of Shapely Writing taught by Kate Asche – Generative Workshops in all Genres
Join Kate Asche this spring in an Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) generative writing workshop for all genres. Expand your craft toolbox by looking at structure in your stories and poems, and see how forms can inspire you. Generate new work weekly, and (if you like) receive gentle critique on one short piece of work you’ve already drafted. Talk casually with other writers as you become more deeply connected in our local writing community. Snacks and tea/coffee provided.
Making Shapely Fiction by Jerome Stern and The Teachers & Writers Handbook of Poetic Forms will be our textbooks for discussion in this 8-week workshop.
How Do I Reserve a Space? Email me at asche (dot) kate (at) gmail (dot) com. I will send you a brief registration form. To complete registration (and reserve your place), please return your completed registration form to me along with payment. Registrations are accepted in the order received.
Time and Location: We will write together at the ThinkHouse Collective (1726 11th Street, Sacramento) on Wednesday evenings. Wednesdays, 5:45-8:30 p.m. ~ April 11 – May 30 (8 meetings)
Workshop Cost and Payment Due Date: Workshop cost: $255 (if postmarked by 4/5/12) or $280 if postmarked 4/6/12 or later. Payment is due at the time of registration. **Want to get the early enroll discount, even though the deadline was today? Take a look at my recent interview here for information on how to receive the discount!**
See Kate’s website at www.kateasche.com/workshops for full workshop details.
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Workshops in May and June taught by Valerie Fioravanti
Creative Nonfiction Workshop
6 sessions, 6 students max
Beginning Wednesday, May 16th, 6:30-8:30PM
Location: 18th & O
$225
Textbook: Tell it Slant by Brenda Miller
This workshop is designed for intermediate & advanced writers who want to improve their craft. Students will submit work for workshop two times. Creative nonfiction includes the personal essay, memoir, lyric essay, travel narrative, or narrative journalism (research-based work that attempts to tell a larger story). The class features weekly craft discussion and sample creative nonfiction, as well as student work. Writers provide written feedback for their peers.
Fiction Workshop
6 sessions, 6 students max
Beginning Tuesday, June 19th, 6:30-8:30PM
Location: 18th & O
$225
Textbook: Hooked by Les Edgerton
This workshop is designed for intermediate & advanced writers who want to improve their craft. Students will submit work for workshop two times, either a short story, novel chapter, 2-3 flash fiction pieces, or some combination of the above. The class features weekly craft discussion, and writers provide written feedback for their peers. The craft discussion focus for this workshop will be plot/story.
For full details, visit http://valfiora.web.officelive.com/SacramentoWritingWorkshops.aspx.
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Workshops in Poetry and Creativity taught by Alexa Mergen
Alexa Mergen is an experienced writer and educator with an interest in creativity as a practice and a process. In particular, you may want to check out the following early morning workshop starting soon:
June 14, 2012: Daybreak Poets begins, a weekly drop-in poetry group, Thursdays, Sacramento Poetry Center, 6:45-7:45 am, $10 alexamergen@gmail.com
For full details, visit http://alexamergen.com/.
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Beth Johnson practices yoga, meditation and writing as a healing art. She offers many workshops; here’s one currently open:
Writing as a Path to Happiness
Although happiness can be elusive, research points to expressive writing as an effective remedy to depression, anxiety, mood disorders and illness.
Please join us as we explore the power of language to affirm our experience. Playing with words and imagination through creative writing activities we can witness our truths and be transformed through the ceremony of creating and sharing story.
Thursdays, 10am-12pm (join at any time)
Cost: $80 for four-week session. Sliding scale available.
Interested? Questions? Want to know more? Email beth@riversongmeditation.com or call 916/212-0062
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Starting April 17: Free single-session classes at I Street (Sacramento Libraries)
Anncouncing Spring classes!
This season we’re offering short, free classes about
publishing, design, writing and more.
Classes:
Tuesday April 17 6:00-8:00pm
Editing for Writers: The basics of style, grammar, editing and revision
North Highlands-Antelope Branch
Click here for more information and to register.
Sunday April 29 1:00-3:00pm
Writers: Engage your 1,000 true fans with creative social media
Central Branch
Click here for more information and to register.
Tuesday May 1 6:00-8:00pm
The Legal Side of Self-Publishing
Fair Oaks Branch
Click here for more information and to register.
Tuesday May 15 6:00-8:00pm
Funding Your Dream: Resources for writers
Valley Hi-North Laguna Branch
Click here for more information and to register.
Wednesday May 16 6:30-8:30pm
Shameless Self-Promotion for Writers
Rancho Cordova Branch
Click here for more information and to register.
Wednesday May 16 6:00-8:00pm
Blog Better: How to write more engaging blog posts
Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Branch
Click here for more information and to register.
Wednesday May 23 6:00-8:00pm
How to Plan a Book
Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Branch
Click here for more information and to register.
Tuesday June 5 6:00-8:00pm
Self-Publishing? Let’s Run the Numbers….
Central Branch
Click here for more information and to register.
Questions? Please email istreet@saclibrary.org
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For a list of paid and free generative writing groups, Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) Sacramento should be your first stop!
Check out the great lineup here: http://awasacramento.com/Write_With_Us.html