Be
your own publisher. Join the ranks of literary giants like Hunter S. Thompson
and Ray Bradbury and learn how to create a “chapbook” (your very own
professional-looking published booklet) step-by-step, from editing through basic
graphic design, right through to distribution. This unique, hands-on workshop
starts by getting each participant to assemble their own text book! We go on to:
- look at the benefits and pitfalls of self-publishing - offer various modern
and rare examples of this ancient type of publication! - give you tips for
marketing and publicizing your book on a shoestring budget! A basic knowledge of
computers and word processing programs like Microsoft Word is required.
Reference material provided. Facilitated by poet, performer, and long-time
graphic designer, S.R. Duncan.
S.R. Duncan: Shoe-string
Marketing and Publicity Expert
S.R. Duncan is a poet, performer, graphic designer, blogger and host of Wax
Poetic Radio Show. His blogs include Commercial Drive Live,
BC Entertainment Facts & Trivia and My Life as a Blog.
Free Verse: A Poetry Class
Join us for an intimate (8 students maximum) four-week poetry course. The focus
will be on helping each poet hone her/his voice and explore a series of themes.
We will play with imagery, line break, rhythm, diction/syntax, etc. Each class
will include invigorating writing exercises, reading and discussion of some of
the great poems of our time, and sharing work with the group. At the end of the
course, each poet will turn in a short portfolio (6-10 pages) for individual
feedback from the teacher. The course will be conducted by Jen Currin and held
at her house. Tea provided.
Four Wednesdays, August 6-27, 7-10 p.m.
Jen Currin has published two books of poems,
The Sleep of Four Cities (Anvil Press,
2005) and
Hagiography (Coach House Books, 2008).
The Inquisition Yours is forthcoming
from Coach House in 2010. She has taught creative writing for many years, most
recently at Langara College Continuing Studies and
the John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (online).
Ekphrastic Poetry
Ekphrasis
is the graphic, often dramatic description of a visual work of art, though in
ancient times ekphrasis referred to the description of any thing, person, or
experience. Join Christine Leclerc for an exploration of ekphrastic poetry.
Participants will become familiar with existing works of ekphrastic poetry and
complete a number of writing exercises. Participants are also invited to bring
objects to write from, though this is not required.
Christine LeClerc, originally from Montreal, now lives in
Vancouver. She is currently pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing at the
University of British Columbia. Her work has appeared in
42opus,
Dig, FRONT,
FU, Memewar,
OCHO, Pistola,
subTerrain,
terry, the Worksound gallery, and is forthcoming in
Interim. Leclerc is the author of
Counterfeit, a book of poetry published by
Capilano University Editions (CUE) in fall 2008. She teaches creative writing at
Langara College Continuing Studies.
Unraveling the Mysteries of the Prose Poem
Perched
between poetry and prose, the prose poem occupies a tricky space. It is
genre-bending by nature, and encourages flights of fancy, surrealist moments,
dreams, circular arguments…In this two-hour workshop we will practice writing
prose poems and read some of the best this genre has to offer.
Jen Currin has published two books of poems,
The Sleep of Four Cities (Anvil Press,
2005) and
Hagiography (Coach House Books, 2008).
The Inquisition Yours is forthcoming
from Coach House in 2010. She has taught creative writing for many years, most
recently at Langara College Continuing Studies and
the John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (online).
Collage & Mixed Media for Beginners
Collage
is great for people who like to work with many different materials or don't know
yet what materials they like to use. The course combines learning and experience
using collage techniques/materials with drawing, acrylic painting, and words
(poetry/quotes). The course will include discussion about: composition,
perspective, colour schemes, drawing/painting styles, texture and demonstrations
on the use of materials. The emphasis is on fun, learning at your own pace,
individual projects and individual instruction in a small class setting. Bring
inspiring photos, graphics, words, and supplies to use as a starting point for
the first class. Duration:
6 weeks
Eva Waldauf has been an exhibiting artist in both Vancouver and Toronto
for 23 years. She creates Collage/Mixed Media Art, Acrylic Paintings, Woodcut
and Lino block Prints and Sculpture. She has taught Acrylic Painting and Collage
for 31/2 years at the Vancouver School Board, and has taught Acrylic Painting
and Sculpture at Community Centres & private classes for 4 years. Eva has also
been writing Poetry for 71/2 years, and reading poetry for the last 4 years. She
enjoys incorporating words into her Collage art and paintings.
