Saturday, January 22, 2011

Wednesday Morning Writing

Most exciting the new writing group starts on Wednesday 2 February!

We will start with the simplest of prompts and exercises which will start our journey into the marvelous jumble of letters which help us form words and eventually sentences that people actually want to read!

From colour to words, from words to sentences and then eventually a whole page of our own creative writing. Regular prompts and updates will be added. Try the one below.

Write about:
1. As I walked in the garden I saw a rose. I remembered the day........................

Monday, January 3, 2011

Two New Writing Courses - Poetry & Memoirs

Greetings and a very happy and creative 2011 to you!

Many people have asked about 'writing courses'. Many of us have done more than one! Here are two that might interest you: One on Memoirs & Moments which is 10 weeks long spread from January to July and one on Poetry, a short, succinct four week course which starts on 26 January.
Booking for both courses is essential.
Please contact Anne-Marie should you be interested at dmoore@iafrica.com

Moments & Memoirs: BEGINS MONDAY 24 JANUARY 2011
Monday mornings: 09h30 to 12h00
Cost: R1,200.00 for the course
OPTIONAL: June Weekend Away: R2,200 per person sharing

Take a thought and a family. A photograph and a snatch of conversation. Weave these snippets together to create a treasure of lasting memories.

Weeks 1 – 2 - January 24, 31
How Far are we from Home?
A look at Ancestors and Heritage
Weeks 3-5 - February 14, 21
Who ate my chocolate?
Family Myths and Fables
Week 6 - 7 - March 14, 21
Dancing in the Rain.
Love and Friendships
Week 8 - April 11
Surprise?
Family Traditions
Week 9 - May 16
Taste and Style
Food and Fashion

OPTIONAL: Weekend Away: 16 – 20 June R2,200.00 per person sharing
Explore the Memory, Remember the Moment

Week 10 - July 4
Another Road to Take
This is just the beginning

POETRY COURSE: Sketch Your Year in Poetry
Since my poetry book has been published, there has been interest in a poetry writing course and I have compiled one based on my book 'Sketch Your Year in Poetry'.

The course begins on Wednesday 26 January for four consecutive weeks at my studio 4 Sixth Street Houghton from 9h30 - 12h00.
Sketch Your Year in Poetry
A four morning course which will help aspiring poets to begin the journey of words.
R800 for the course plus R130 for 'Sketch your Year in Poetry'


Week 1 - 26 January
The Root and the Word

Week 2 - 3 February
Free Writing and Prompts

Week 3 - 9 February
From Pantoum to Haiku

Week 4 - 16 February
And the Poetry starts here

I look forward to hearing from you.