April 15, 2020 $260 | 6 Weeks |
In this challenging and potentially isolating time, we need each other more than ever. One way to join together with some supportive, friendly faces is to gather in virtual community writing circles on Zoom, our easy-to-use tech platform.
We are going to join together twice a week to write out the storm. Each writing circle will be an intimate, brave space where we will free-write from prompts in timed bursts for 1 ½ hours. In these writing sessions, we write quickly and messily, saying yes to whatever shows up, followed by group read-arounds. Every emotion is welcome at a writing circle: fear, anger, and joy are equally valid and should be given voice. We won’t edit, judge, or critique during the writing circles. We let go of expectations. We witness.
In addition to meeting on Zoom, we’ll stay connected through weekly check-ins on our classroom page and share news of what’s happening in our parts of the world. I will also post weekly articles/quotes/poems, additional writing ideas, and a discussion link for you to share a piece of writing for feedback. These pieces can be polished or something raw that came up in a circle. Writing, sharing, and witnessing in the face of adversity can provide solace and strength. Join us.
Writing Circle Times
Mondays at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time
and
Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Student Feedback for Instructor Susan Vespoli
Susan's class was a joy. It was well organized and interesting. Susan is a caring and very invested teacher. She was very present all during the class and her feedback was well thought and helpful. Ariela Zucker
Susan was lovely and responded in a timely manner. She gave detailed feedback... The content of this class was PERFECT. Lessette F. Altamiranda.
This was a terrific class. The lessons were well-organized and stimulating. They had excellent "lectures" and plenty of additional resources and ideas. I will be able to refer back to them for inspiration for months. Susan was a thoughtful and resourceful teacher. She was able to nurture an especially lively and collegial relationship among the class, as we discussed the lessons and responded to each other's writing. Please encourage Susan to offer this class again! Marge Osborn
The writing circles on Zoom have been my favorite part of this class. Being able to write at scheduled times rather than around the clock really helps me to set writing dates and to write with others. Also, I like the spontaneous nature of the writing on Zoom meetings, and being able to see and hear the other students and the teacher. Noa Granot
This class was amazing! Susan did a fantastic job with the curriculum and with keeping the group moving with discussion and encouragement. Susan created a very safe experience for all of us. She's a fantastic facilitator - providing poems and lines from those poems that somehow really tap into things for me. Andi Reed