http://writing.shawguides.com/ ShawGuides - Learning Vacations, Educational Travel and Creative Career Programs en-us Copyright 2012 ShawGuides http://backend.userland.com/rss/ Wed, 16 May 2012 23:54:08 EST http://www.shawguides.com/images/learning_vacations_creative_careers/learning_vacations_creative_careers.gif http://www.shawguides.com <IMG SRC="http://writing.shawguides.com/images/Sponsors/Thumb/lostart.gif" BORDER="0" height="75" ALT="Writers Conferences Workshops in St. Paul Grand Marais, Minnesota"> center h3 The Lost Art of Personal Writing Carondelet Center June 22-24, 2012 St. Paul, Minnesota h3 center Whether you are writing now and love it, or have always wanted to but are reluctant to start, this workshop is designed for you. You will examine the writing process in all its forms journaling, memoir, poetry, fiction and the truly lost art of letter writing. In a small community of writers, you will be encouraged to explore and expand your unique voice, style, and purpose. Writing is an important art form that can be used to sustain us in the stress of our modern world and is accessible to everyone. All you need is a journal, your favorite pen and your imagination. Peter Blau works in a variety of venues, including the Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His goal is to spark creative juices and awaken the writer in each of his students. He provides a safe, confidential environment allowing participants to move through their own personal growth and writing journey. Peter focuses on the writing process as a pathway to creativity, imagination and self-discovery, and particularly enjoys watching people realize that they i can i write. Carondelet Center, a stately historic landmark, is located in the heart of the city of St. Paul adjacent to the beautiful campus of St. Catherine University. These quiet, tranquil surroundings will provide the perfect setting as you rest, reflect, create and write. b center For registration information email a href mailto peterjblau yahoo.com peterjblau yahoo.com a or call 651-698-5615. Workshop sessions consist of guided writing exercises and prompts, class readings, and discussion. Individual consultations available. Year Established: 2000 Number of Programs/Year: 2 Program Length: 1-3 days Group Size or S:T Ratio: 12-15 Program Focus: Autobiography Memoir, Fiction, Poetry Faculty: Peter Blau is a writer and educator whose work combines human services with the arts. Costs: 175 3 days includes opening dinner reception and closing brunch. U.S. Locations: St. Paul Grand Marais, Minnesota Global Locations: Months: June,August Click for more information: http://writing.shawguides.com/LostArtofPersonalWriting/ http://writing.shawguides.com/LostArtofPersonalWriting/ http://writing.shawguides.com/LostArtofPersonalWriting/20120221 ShawGuides.com Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:56:05 EST