In-Person Gatherings
Be A Presenter
Come join with others to explore your thoughts, feelings, experiences and creativity through writing. Open to new ways of personal discovery through memoir, poetry and fiction. Never attempted different forms of writing before? No worries, just come and explore a new joy of expression. Low risk, high rewards with this group!
Class Begins: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - January 21, 2025
Class Schedule: 3rd Tuesday of the Month
October 15th
November 19th
December 17th
January 21st
Time: 10:00AM-11:30AM (Mountain Time)
Facilitator: Karuna Chapman
Capacity: Minimum 3 - Max 12 members
The Gift of Years
Join our Study Circle, meeting bi-monthly to delve into the wonders and challenges of aging. We’ll use The Gift of Years: Growing Old Gracefully by Joan Chittister as our primary resource. Consider reading the book prior to the class as it will be used for group discussion (not required). Come share your insights and experiences as we navigate this important journey together!
Class Begins: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Class Schedule: Bi-Monthly on Thursdays for 6 weeks
November 7th November 21st December 5th December 19th January 2nd January 16th
November 7th
November 21st
December 5th
December 19th
January 2nd
January 16th
Time: 2:00PM - 3:30PM (Mountain Time)
Facilitated by: Anne Richardson
Class Capacity: 15
Samuel Coleridge once said, “Prose: words in their best order; poetry: the best words in the best order.” This beginning poetry class is intended to be a non-intimidating place that allows us to play with words, punctuation, space, ideas and anything else we can come up with. There will be no judgement, intimidation, or grading. Just fun and you may even discover something about yourself you never knew. Desire to laugh is not a necessity, but certainly a bonus!
Facilitator – Ruthie Campbell
After teaching high school English for 30 years, Ruthie lives in retired bliss along with her husband, Nye. Now that she has no reason to hide from poetry, she finds she doesn’t find it as intimidating as she once did and wants to show other writers that poetry can be fun – and cathartic – and tear invoking – and hilarious. Join us for creative explorations – you just may surprise yourself – and each other!
Class Schedule: Wednesday November 13th Wednesday November 20th Wednesday December 11th
Wednesday January 8th
Wednesday January 22nd
Time: 10:00AM-11:30AM (Mountain Time) Capacity: Max 10 members
Home is where our stories begin. This 4-part workshop is designed to help writers create fictional characters who are complex, compelling, and believable. We'll work with what I call “the family album,” a portrait of those people who shaped the worldview of each primary character in your story.
Throughout the four weeks, we will:
1. Explore how family dynamics can influence a character's needs, goals, and fears.
2. Understand how character development leads to plot.
3: See how a character's self-identifying statement can be used to generate conflict; and,
4. Learn how a character's needs, goals, and fears can be used to create a meaningful resolution to the conflict.
This class will use a lot of visuals. It is best for writers who are not restricted to audio-only access.
Facilitator: Zita Christian
Every creative pursuit in Zita Christian’s world can be filed under
the umbrella of storyteller. Writer, ritualist, podcaster, and
celebrant, Zita believes in the power of stories to change the
world.
Class Begins: Monday, January 13, 2025 - February 3, 2025
Class Schedule:
Monday January 13th
Monday January 20th
Monday January 27th
Monday February 3rd
Time: 11:00AM-1:00PM (Mountain Time)
Capacity: Max 8 members
A spirit box is a container filled with energy that you intentionally create, tailored to your own purpose. You have the freedom to choose the type and combination of energy that resonates with you. I have three spirit boxes in my home: one for good standing, one for empathy, and one for family. Below is a list of items you’ll need to create your own:
Before our gathering, take some time to choose the energy or energies that you’d like to focus on. Then, using the red pen, write the following on your piece of paper:
This will help set the stage for your spirit box and the energy you wish to create.
Class Starts:
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
11:00AM - 1:00PM (Mountain Time)
Facilitated by: Betsy Baker
Hello,
I have a new painting for us to create together. This is a three part painting. Each section takes about an hour to complete, so we will be painting this over three gatherings.
Below is the list of supplies I will be using:
I look forward to painting with you!
Meet the artist:
I am a creative person who focuses on the beauty of life. I was always interested in art but did not start drawing or painting until my daughters were tots. At the age of two my eldest asked me to draw a flower so I picked up a colored pencil and drew a darling viola. "OMG," I thought, "I can draw!" From those colored pencil flowers I moved to watercolor, then acrylic, then oils and now back to acrylic. Over the years I have painted a few commissions, gifts for friends and family, and memories for myself. I have a large painting in my bedroom that commemorates a magical raven encounter in the forest.
When Kaye asked what I can contribute to CAW I instantly thought of a painting session. I have seen them done online before and while it is not the same as in person, I think it will still be great fun.
Will you join me?
Classes are Every Saturday for 3 Weeks
Class Begins: Saturday, January 25 - February 8, 2025
11:00AM - 12:30PM (Mountain Time)
Facilitator - Betsy Baker
Class Capacity 12
