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Introduction to Creative Writing
Process of Poetry
Rewriting Family Stories
Spinning Words Into Gold
Introduction to Creative Writing
A six-week course which explores creative writing in all its many facets. Writers will be encouraged to abandon the structures which have suppressed their creativity and to begin ia journey of self-discovery and creative renewal through brief in-class exercises, imaginative assignments and journaling. We will examine why we write and why we don't and ways to stop procrastinating. Begin to make writing an integral life choice!. A great class for all levels.
Instructor: Terri Wolfe received her Masters in Fine Arts for Creative Writing from Queens. Her award-winning poetry has appeared in a number of publications.
Sept 23 - Oct 28 - 6 Tuesdays
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Sykes 28
Fee: $139
The Process of Poetry
A six week poetry workshop in which students will submit poems each week for analysis by the instructor and class members. Textbook is Otherwise, by Jane Kenyon. Students may purchase from Park Road Books prior to class. Each week students will read and study a number of poems to understand how Kenyon’s poems help individuals understand the workings of poetry and how to write their own poems. (Seats are limited)
Instructor: Anthony S. Abbott, the Charles A. Dana Professor of English Emeritus at Davidson College where he served as Chair of the department and Director of Creative Writing for many years. Mr. Abbot is the author of a novel and four books of poems; the most recent book of poems, The Man Who, honored by the Poetry Council of NC as the best book of poems published by a North Carolinian in 2005.
September 17 through October 29 - 7 Wednesdays
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: TBA
Fee: $130
Rewriting Family Stories
An in-depth, highly individualized critique class for writing memoirs or family stories. Each month, students bring their writing to class for supportive feedback on how to craft great stories. You’ll be delighted how revision inspires more writing.
Instructor: Gilda Morina Syverson has taught in the creative arts for over 35 years. Her award-winning Italian family stories and poems have appeared in numerous literary journals, magazines and anthologies in the U.S. and Canada. Her commentaries have been aired on Charlotte’s NPR station. She was awarded the 2006 Deane Ritch Lomax Poetry Prize and is author of a collection of poems, In this Dream Everything Remains Inside.
September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11 4 non-consecutive Thursdays
Fee: $135
Day Class: 2:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Location: TBA
Evening Class: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Sykes 28
Spinning Words into Gold
This class will jumpstart your writing life and provide the tools to keep your words flowing. Learn specific techniques and exercises to create nonfiction, poetry and/or fiction as we tap into the Who’s, Why's, When’s, Where’s, What’s and How’s of writing. Whether you would like to keep a journal for your own personal growth, spin stories for your loved ones, or further a career as a professional writer, experience the satisfaction of developing a writing practice that works for you-come spin your words into gold!
Instructor: Maureen Ryan Griffin, author.
October 20-November 21 - 6 Mondays
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: McEwen 23
Fee: $159
IMPORTANT:
We will send Confirmation and Parking Information to you via US Mail and email.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY: In order to receive a refund, less a $15 processing fee, you must withdraw from a class in writing at least five working days prior to the start of the course. No refunds will be given after that time. Please note that if you do not officially withdraw from the course and do not attend the course, you are still responsible for the payment. If the course is canceled for any reason, you will be notified and your entire tuition fee will be refunded. If you have any questions regarding the cancellation and refund policy, please call us at (704) 337-2537.
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