We loved running arts courses online during the pandemic and in person shortly afterward, but now that life has returned to normal, we are not providing them. Your search engine may have found this webpage via keywords.
We encourage you to search out other local groups and businesses who offer such courses.
Weaving Words is back by popular demand!
Whether you’re an amateur writer or picking up the pen for the first time this workshop is the place for you! Weaving Words guides writers in the beginning stages of a new writing project so that they may feel confident and invigorated to take the next steps. This session includes guided writing activities that focus on:
🖋 Descriptive details, building character, and audience and purpose
🖋 Opportunities to pitch and discuss your writing ideas with a safe and supportive group
🖋 Multiple moments to give and receive feedback during the initial stages of a writing piece
🖋 One-on-one mentorship from a professional writer
Dates: Wednesdays January 19 – February 9*, 2022
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
Location: Seniors on the Bow** 2nd Floor, Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre
Number of Classes: 4
Youth 15-17 yrs /Adult 18+
*If COVID regulations restrict in-person meetings on these dates, this course will pivot to online format via Zoom on the same schedule. The meeting link will be emailed to you.
**Enter Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre (SLSFSC) at the west door, then take the elevator or stairs to the 2nd floor. Follow hallway west, then south to the end.
SLSFSC is operating under the Restriction Exemption Program which requires proof of double vaccination or negative test result. QR code and ID will be checked at the exterior entrance. Masking onsite is required.
If you are registering as an adult in this course, please go to the Weaving Words: A Writers’ Workshop page for the correct registration form.
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Instructor Charlotte Nixon
Charlotte’s enthusiasm for all forms of creative writing is enhanced by her experience as actor, director, designer, filmmaker and playwright.
Weaving Words equips any writer with the necessary tools to tackle their new writing project with eager self-assurance. But don’t take our word for it, here’s what past participants have said about the Weaving Words course:
- Charlotte is a wonderful instructor! She taught the group that most crucial interaction – to give and receive encouraging feedback that focuses on the really important elements. Her enthusiasm for us to tell our stories was inspiring!
- Charlotte Nixon is not only a very talented playwright she is also an amazing instructor for all forms of writing!! Enthusiastic and caring she guided us through the steps in creating our own writing masterpieces!!
- The Weaving Words course was exactly what I needed to help move my writing forward. I would definitely sign up for a follow up on this course.
If you are registering as an adult in this course, please go to the Weaving Words page for the correct registration form.