5 Mondays: April 28 through June 2 (skipping Memorial Day)
This generative workshop applies the concept of meditation to developing a contemplative writing practice. Each week begins with reading and discussion of a meditative prompting text, an object, and a centering phrase. As Basho writes, “One must concentrate one’s thoughts on an object. Once the mind achieves a state of concentration and the space between oneself and the object had disappeared, the essential nature of the object can be perceived. Then express it immediately.” From these prompts, the workshop will generate writing that participants can choose to share as part of the discussion that develops during the workshop. We may from time-to-time incorporate walking meditation (outdoors) depending on the wishes and proclivities of the group on a given day. Participants can choose to write poetry or prose in response to prompts. People should bring pen and paper for this meditative writing practice.
At registration, you will be able to register for each session individually. Walk-in registration is available each class via Venmo and Cash, $10 Members/$15 Nonmembers.
$10 Members/$15 Nonmembers
Claire Millikin is the author of ten poetry collections, including Magicicada (Unicorn Press 2024), a book that confronts the experience of juvenile solitary confinement through the metaphor of the cicada. Millikin teaches for the University of Maine system, and lives in Owls Head.
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QUESTIONS
For any questions regarding this workshop, please contact director@mainewriters.org.
REGISTER BY PHONE
Call 207-200-7180 and register with your VISA or MasterCard.
SCHOLARSHIP
The MWPA is proud to offer at least one scholarship to this workshop. Scholarships are awarded on a combination of need and merit. Email programs@mainewriters.org to see if the scholarship is still available. Application Due by April 14 at 9:00 a.m.
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