Summer 2009 Classes

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: Studio School

Going to the Elephant: A Creative Writing Workshop

Someone once said, "Writing is the easiest job in the world: all you have to do is stare at a blank piece of paper until blood comes out of your forehead." This class breaks through the myth of writer's block. Silence your inner critic in a safe, encouraging environment designed for those who have always wanted to write, but never followed through--or who used to write, but have stopped making time to do so. Give your best, and you will come away a better writer. You'll also find out what the title means.

1 session, June 6
Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm
Studio School 2nd floor conference room
Enrollment limit: 10

The Studio School is located at 2911-15 Grove Avenue (across the street from VMFA) at the corner of Shepard Street. For information or to register, call Mary Holland or Frank Saunders at 367-0816--or go to http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/.


The Visual Arts Center (formerly The Hand Workshop)

The Creative Spark

Clarissa Pinkola Estes writes about el duende, the "goblin wind" which can breathe our creative spark into creative fire. The ember may be a story, a poem, a confession, a play. It may not even know what it is, or wants to be--but it is there. So we'll experiment. We'll use timed writing, dream journals, guided imagery, Active Imagination, and anything else we can think of to get you in touch with the stories you want or need to tell--and those wanting or needing to be told. Come with an open mind. Be honest and brave. You'll come away not only a better writer, but with a better understanding of your Self.

6 sessions, June 16-July 21
Tuesdays 6:30-9:00pm
Enrollment limit: 10

The Visual Arts Center is located at 1812 Grove Avenue. For information or to register, call Aimee Joyaux at 353-0094--or go to http://www.visarts.org/.