Writing the Wild
Join Author Christina Nealson
for a
dynamic day of teachings, muse and metaphor
topped off
with a venture into the high country to practice our craft.
(Summer Solstice)
$75.00. Mancos, Colorado
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Workshop Description
Part One: For Those with Eyes to See and Ears to Hear
We'll begin indoors as we mine the metaphors of the wild, from tree snags to timberline.
We'll delve into our ancient partnership with the dark and its particular relevance to today;
probe the
original Muse, Mnemosyne (Memory) and her relationship to familiars.
Seasonal and lunar cycles will anchor our place on
the planet, the genesis of creativity.
Part Two: Writer as Witness
We will embark into the mountains for a silent,
solo writing expedition, gathering mid-afternoon to share and conclude.
Bring: your favorite
pen and paper;
food and
drink, including lunch.
Chair or ground
cloth for time in the forest.
Binoculars if you have them.
Wear: comfortable
clothing, including footwear for hiking; layers for temperature change;
sunglasses,
and
whatever accoutrements you use for personal hikes, i.e. hiking stick.
Our mountain destination will depend upon weather
and the participants' abilities. We will carpool to our location.
~Wildlife photos by Christina~
Christina is the author of Living on the Spine: A Woman's Life in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains (EarthTale Press)
and
She is a frequent contributor to magazines and
newspapers across the West.
Call 970.560.2771 to register or email Christina
