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Adult Spring Programs

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Spring Poetry Colloquium - May 7 - 20, 2010

An intensive two-week working and critiquing retreat. There will also be a 'wired' follow-up. Each poet will have a publishing record, and will wish to develop his/her craft and tune a manuscript. The pastoral environment provides an ideal setting for such work. Eight poets will be selected from applications. Writers from Canada and abroad are eligible to apply.

Facilitator:
John Barton
Guest Writer:
Barbara Klar

Application Deadline: February 26, 2010

Tuition: $1395, includes instruction, accommodation, meals and facilities


 

Adult Summer Programs

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Non-Fiction Workshop - July 19-29, 2010

A workshop for 6 participants who have acquired and moved beyond basic skills in short or long non-fiction. The Non-fiction Workshop will focus on works in progress and will combine group discussion, writing time, and individual critiques. Publication is not essential for inclusion in the workshop if the quality of the material submitted is high; however, publication is periodicals or book form will be considered an asset.

Facilitator:
Ted Barris

Application Deadline: April 28, 2010

Tuition: $1145, includes instruction, accommodation, meals and facilities


Introduction to Writing Fiction and Poetry - July 19 - 29, 2010

An introduction to the basics of poetry and fiction, as well as the fundamentals of workshop technique and self-editing. Two instructors will lead 11 novices who are beginning to explore the literary arts and can demonstrate potential as writers.

Facilitators:
John Lent
Susan Stenson

Application Deadline: April 28, 2010

Tuition: $1145, includes instruction, accommodation, meals and facilities


Fiction Workshop - July 19 - 29, 2010

A workshop for 6 participants who have acquired and moved beyond basic skills in short or long fiction, who have published in periodicals, and who wish further development. The Fiction Workshop will focus on works in progress and will combine group discussion, writing time, and individual critiques.

Facilitator:
Terry Jordan

Application Deadline: April 28, 2010

Tuition: $1145, includes instruction, accommodation, meals and facilities


Fiction Colloquium - July 19 - 29, 2010

A workshop for 6 participants who have acquired and moved beyond basic skills in short or long fiction, who have published at least one book of fiction or the equivalent in periodicals, and who wish further development. The Fiction Colloquium will focus on works in progress and will combine group discussion, writing time, and individual critiques.

Facilitator:
Catherine Bush

Application Deadline: April 28, 2010

Tuition: $1145, includes instruction, accommodation, meals and facilities


Poetry Workshop - July 19 - 29, 2010

A workshop for 6 participants who have acquired and moved beyond basic skills in poetry, who have published in periodicals, and who wish further development. The Poetry Workshop will focus on works in progress and will combine group discussion, writing time, and individual critiques.

Facilitator:
Elizabeth Bachinsky

Application Deadline: April 28, 2010

Tuition: $1145, includes instruction, accommodation, meals and facilities


Poetry Colloquium - July 19-29, 2010

A concept and process lab/seminar for 5 poets who have manuscripts in progress. The applicants will have published at least one book of poetry or the equivalent in periodicals. Focus will be on individual manuscript consultations and on seminar discussions dealing with technical, philosophical, or conceptual issues in contemporary poetry. There will be writing time, but please note that group participation is required.

Facilitator:
Daphne Marlatt

Application Deadline: April 28, 2010

Tuition: $1145, includes instruction, accommodation, meals and facilities


 


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