Individual writing, NLP, and feedback offered through a mindfulness lens. Contact for project rates.

Manuscript development – 9 months
Blending creative writing, readings, and reflection, this course will allow you do develop a (poetry / blended genre / or memoir) manuscript to completion. A range of styles, and a focus on the craft of writing are emphasized. We also respond to texts in context to best suit your own development.

Mindful Joy in times of strife with poetry – 4 classes
Meditation and mindfulness is attentive focus and presence in the moment. This is a practice of deliberate attention. Such practice has been supported in the neurosciences to enhance self-regulation, emotion regulation, and self-awareness, reduced stress and anxiety. In this second class, we will take a beginners look at a few of the very many meditative practices available to us as practitioners of beginner meditation.

Introduction to Poetry – 12 weeks
Through creative practice and contemporary examples, students will overview poetic terms and applications. Short lectures will be followed by writing exercises and critique. Focus is on honouring the creative voice and moving towards establishing a poetic voice.

Flash Four
Short forms – such as vignette, stanza, prose poems, and micro-story will be the focus, followed by prompts and example.

Beginner Meditation with Poetry – 4 classes
Introduction to mindfulness and its concepts, breath, body, emotion, and state.

Form Poetry – 16 weeks
Blending creative writing and a variety of formal constructions, a range of styles and forms are introduced. Short lectures are followed by writing exercises and class critique.

• Dangerous Ideas – 6 monthly classes – Banned books and their dangerous ideas will be discussed through careful reading and discussion.
• Full Moon poetry – 13 books of contemporary poetry will be examined though close reading and discussion (runs on evenings of the full moons)

Creative Council – 4 classes
Ideas of creativity and its origins will be discuss. Think of this class as a way to jump-start your attention to inspiration.