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Moved to Write® Workshops
a poetry circle for women - since 2012
the beat: summer of sound - for middle school students
the beat: summer of sound - for middle school students
Organic Writing is a workshop series for women of all ages who are ready to step into a creative practice. We meet monthly to read, write, listen and encourage each other...
the beat: summer of sound - for middle school students
the beat: summer of sound - for middle school students
the beat: summer of sound - for middle school students
Summer is a time for playful learning! It's also a time to specialize: we'll dive into one of the most (literally) enchanting elements of poetry: sound. This is a modular series with three live and two Zoom sessions...
The Beat: Summer of Sound - for Middle School Poets
sound and rhythm in poetry
This summer, dive into an enchanting element of poetry: sound! Experience ancient traditions and modern techniques as we play with:
- the sounds inside of words
- the patterns that make up rhythm
- the rhythms that make up forms
- found sounds and soundscapes
This workshop is a modular series with three live half-day intensives, and two Zoom sessions in between to keep us connected.
Come away with new poems, opportunities for collaboration, and a deeper understanding of sound and rhythm in poetry.
how we work
A summer session allows us the luxury of time for exploration. As usual, we'll start with Deb's Moved to Write® process: physical warm-ups to activate internal and external creative muscles. These activities help us cultivate flow and find ways around resistance.
Then we'll listen, read, question, discuss, brainstorm and write. Our writing atmosphere encourages deep listening to the model poems as well as each other's ideas. We'll reflect, experiment and collaborate. And when it's time to share, we're a thoughtful community who responds with positive feedback.
schedule
Three half-day, in-person intensives:
Sunday, June 27 1:00 - 4:00pm Pacific
Sunday, August 1 1:00 - 4:00pm Pacific
Sunday, August 29 1:00 - 4:00pm Pacific
In between, we Zoom-connect:
Sunday, July 18 9:15-10:30 am Pacific
Sunday, August 15 9:15-10:30 am Pacific
DO ALL OR PART OF IT! See below.
pricing
Drop in for one or do them all!
Half-day intensives: $45 each
Zoom-connects: $25 each
Organic Writing
a women's poetry circle
You were born to create! But sometimes creativity ends up taking a backseat to “real life.” Organic Writing is a workshop series for women of all ages who are ready to step into a creative practice using Deb's innovative Moved to Write® process.
the process
Moved to Write workshops and classes begin with physical warm-ups to activate our internal and external creative muscles. Gentle movement, breath-work and imagery inspire new thoughts and inform the discussion. We then motivate the poem with questions, wordplay, self-awareness activities, and plenty of time for writing and sharing.
a creative community
In this monthly writing class you’ll align with the unlimited source of your own ideas. Our warm and supportive community meets to read and write poetry, and to listen deeply to one another.
discover
- inventive prompts to get you started and keep you going
- easy physical warm-ups designed to improve focus, balance, and communication
- tools to manage fear, anxiety and writer’s block
- literary techniques to hone your writing skills and broaden your poetic horizons
- strategies for honoring and responding to the work of others
- ways to re-think and revise your own writing
- how to manage resistance and find your creative flow
you are welcome here
If you’re ready to write, come join us (online these days!) Bring a notebook, a favorite pen, your water bottle, and whatever’s on your mind.
dates and pricing
Once a month on Sundays from 10:00-12:15 - ONLINE via ZOOM
Summer 2021 dates: July 11 |August 8 |September 12
RSVP to Deb to receive the Zoom link.
Your first class is always complimentary!
$25 per single session. $100 for five classes. $175 for ten classes.
Payable by Venmo: @Deborah-Studebaker or Zelle: deb@debstudebaker.com