WIM Calendar of Classes and Events

Class fees: $50 if you register & prepay for any class
up to 3 weeks before the class begins. $60 after that.

2012 CLASS SCHEDULE

January 17 - February 21
JOURNALLING with EV ELLSWORTH

This is a class for new diarists as well as veteran journal-keepers. Participants agree to write several pages weekly, read them aloud in class, listen to the work of other class members, and join in discussions of the work and the craft of writing.

Tuesdays, (six sessions)
10 AM – noon at Fairview Library, Margaretville $50/ 60

March 6 - April 10
FOOD FOR THOUGHT with ANN EPNER

We all have to eat, but for each of us food has a special meaning-culturally, sociologically, personally. In this informal class, we'll write about food in all its forms and in any genre you choose- personal essay, fiction, short play - whatever, as long as the subject is food. We'll be looking at examples of great food writing and sharing our work in weekly sessions.

Tuesdays, (six sessions)
10 am - noon, Roxbury Public Library. $50/ 60

April 16 - May 21
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF STORY with CAROL LITTLE

Every person's story is unique. Stories have personal meaning, turning points and markers. As we remember and write, or write and remember, we bring together parts of ourselves that may have been scattered, distorted or hidden.

"The events in our lives happen in a sequence in time, but in their significance to our selves, they find their own order...the continuous thread of revelation". Eudora Welty.

Mondays, (six sessions)
6-8 pm. At The Andes Public Library, Andes, NY. $50/ 60

May 23 - June 27
POETRY with LYNN DOMINA

Each student will write 5-6 poems in response to assignments and suggestions from the instructor. We'll look at several models from professional poets as well as discuss elements of craft, such as metaphor and other figurative language.

Wednesdays, (six sessions)
6-8 pm at The Andes Public Library, Andes, NY. $50/ 60

June 14 - July 19
CRITICS CORNER with BARBARA APOIAN

This “Writers Choice” edition of Critics Corner will permit writers to bring new pieces, works-in-progress,
or earlier work they feel needs some changes and a fresh approach. Each piece will be
carefully reviewed by the group, under Barbara's guidance, and changes suggested to enhance the work.
In addition, class members will be required to submit at least two short pieces in response
to “themes” and “subjects” suggested at the beginning of the workshop, demonstrating the wide variety of ideas
stimulated by a common source. Everyone has a different idea - the subject may be the same but the
events are always surprisingly different. A variety of suggested subjects will be available for “blocked” writers
seeking new ideas and settings who would like to work on new pieces during the length of the six-week sessions.

This course will have a theme, "Using Journeys to Stimulate our Imagination". The journey can be an actual event or a fictional episode. Not limited to “travel” only, there are other journeys: a determination to learn or change life in some way, etc.

Thursday, (six session) $50/ 60
6 – 8 PM. At Roxbury Run Village Clubhouse, Denver, NY.

July 10 - August 14
JOURNALLING with EV ELLSWORTH

This is a class for new diarists as well as veteran journal-keepers. Participants agree to write several pages weekly, read them aloud in class, listen to the work of other class members, and join in discussions of the work and the craft of writing.

Tuesdays, (six sessions).$50/ 60
10 am – noon at Pine Hill Community Center, Main St., Pine Hill.

August 23 - September 27
JOURNALLING TO MEMOIR with BARBARA APOIAN

This class will be offered following Ev Ellsworth's summer journalling class, for those who would like to develop the journal pieces they have written and expand them into personal essay or memior, with careful critiquing and suggestions that will enhance and expand their work.

Thursdays, (six sessions) $50/ 60
10 am - noon at The Fairview Public Library, Margaretville, NY.

October 9 - November 13
WILD MIND with ELLEN STEWART

This workshop is an experientail creative journey of writing and other media to explore the creative process inherent in us all. Get in touch with your creative spirit! Wild Mind requires no prior experiece and provides a nurturing environment which stresses process over product. It is a journey that is both fun and enlightening!

Tuesdays, (six sessions)
10 am - noon at The Roxbury Public Library, Roxbury, NY.
$50/ 60

The Writers' Circle, an ongoing and informal gathering sponsored by Writers in the Mountains, meets every second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The purpose of this workshop is to give suggestions to both new and experienced writers who seek editorial advice and opinions from other writers. Writers are both critiqued and encouraged by their fellow writers. There is no instructor present.

Second Tuesday and fourth Tuesday of each month, 6 PM
Fairview Public Library in Margaretville, NY
For information please call (845) 586-2363

There is no charge to attend, but a donation to help with the expenses would be greatly appreciated.