A Shelley Tracey Creative Writing Workshop in Co. Down

The Write to Belong: finding your place

in the family of things

Saturday 30^th November, 2013 10.00-4.30

The title of this creative writing workshop is based on the last lines of Mary Oliver’s poem, Wild Geese:

Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
the world offers itself to your imagination,
calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting --
over and over announcing your place
in the family of things.

 

This poem is one of many which explore the deep human need to belong to a community of like-minded people and to the natural world.   Reading and writing poetry enhances our capacity to understand ourselves and empathise and connect with others. In this workshop, we will read and create words about belonging.
This workshop offers:

·       A pack of inspiring poems and quotations about belonging

·       Opportunities to play with ideas and write poems in a safe environment

·       A delicious vegetarian lunch

·       A lovely meal in a beautiful setting

Venue: The Yurt at The Hermitage, 14 Drumnaconnell Rd., Saintfield, Co. Down BT24 7NB www.thehermitagecottage.com/yurt.htm

Cost: £50.00.  

Contact Shelley Tracey shelleyztracey@gmail.com to book your place and arrange payment. www.creativetextpoems.co.uk
COMING SOON! PLEASE GET IN TOUCH TO CONFIRM YOUR PLACE BY SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER

Shelley Tracey is a poet, creativity facilitator and educator. She is currently in training for the credential of “Poetry Practitioner” with iaPOETRY (USA)   (The International Academy for Poetry Therapy).