Winter 2008 Workshops at Writers & Books

Special Topics

Storytelling Works!

WA8-T01
6 Wednesdays, 4:30–6:30 p.m
Jan. 23 through Mar. 5 (no class, Wednesday, Feb. 20)
$100 W&B members / $110 general public
Instructor: Leah Ruekberg

Whether you are a teacher, preacher, librarian, or business executive, storytelling can be one of the most powerful and effective tools available to you. Storytelling positively engages, inspires, instructs, and entertains. In this workshop you will learn a variety of ways to remember and adapt stories for telling, as well as the resources for finding appropriate material. With practice and some practical tips, you will also learn the art of  effective delivery. The final session will be a storytelling celebration!

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Writing the Labyrinth

WA8-T02
1 Saturday, 10:30am-12:00pm
October 13
$35 W&B members / $39 general public
Instructor: Karen vanMeenen

A leading labyrinth researcher writes, "A walker leaving the labyrinth is not the same person who entered it, but has been born again into a new phase or level of existence." Join us for a brief introduction to the labyrinth as an ancient tool for healing and creativity and a walk (or two) on a canvas six-circuit Cretan labyrinth. After the walk, participants will have the opportunity to respond to writing prompts about this experience and to share their reactions and writings with the group.

Course Canceled

Discovering Your Truth

WA8-T03
5 Wednesdays, 7–9 p.m.
Feb. 27 through Mar. 26
$80 W&B members / $85 general public
Instructor: Brad Van Auken

Most people follow paths that are dictated by their parents, teachers, bosses, employers, the society within which they live, etc. rather than from within.  Studies have shown that people who have discovered who they are and what drives/energizes them are much happier and more successful than those who haven’t.  As Socrates said, ‘an unexamined life is not worth living.’  Yet many people never take the time to do just this.  This course provides a journaling process that will help you discover and live your deepest truths.

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