The Practice of Poetry: A Fall Writing Workshop

Grailville’s Fall Poetry Workshop for Women will be held bi-weekly Tuesday evenings, September 14-November 9, 2010 from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Optional craft workshops are also available on alternate Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm.

The Practice of Poetry is based on the belief that all the things that make good poetry—paying attention to the interaction of our inner lives and the outer world, making time for reflection, nurturing supportive relationships, honest assessment of what works and what doesn’t, careful discernment as to what we keep and what we let go—are also the things that keep us healthy and whole. This series will provide opportunities for using creative writing as a tool to listen deeply to your own heart’s wisdom.

Each bi-weekly workshop session, held 7:00- 9:00 pm includes instruction in the art and craft of poetry, writing time and opportunities for participants to share what thy have written. Sessions provide opportunities for writing and sharing with other women as well as guidance in the art and craft of poetry. The optional Poetry Craft Sessions held on alternate Tuesdays are opportunities to give and receive constructive feedback on poems.

Led by Grailville co-director and poet Pauletta Hansel, the author of two collections of poetry, Divining (WovenWord Press) and First Person Dos Madres Press), The Practice of Poetry helps us find new meaning in our experiences, and make room for both inspiration and careful discernment in our spiritual and creative lives. To learn more about the 2010 The Practice of Poetry offerings click here.

The Practice of Poetry: A Writing Workshop is held bi-weekly at Grailville, 932 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH. Tuition is $115 for the bi-weekly series. Tuition for the series as a weekly program (i.e., including the craft sessions) is $175. Reservation with nonrefundable deposit is required. Limited scholarships may be available. 5% discount for single registration received by August 14, 2010. Additional 5% discount for multiple pre-paid registrations for this workshop or this workshop in combination with other Grailville programs.

For information or to register contact 513-683-2340 or click here and scroll down to the desired program to register online.

If you would like to apply for a program scholarship you can click here to download the application form. The form may be printed and completed by hand, or copied and pasted into a Word file.