ONLINE: Mary Oliver and the Art of Observation in Nature
press release: The Friends of Pheasant Branch writing workshops were so popular in May, we're continuing the series!
The online writing workshops are held in partnership with Troy Hess, the founder of On the Yahara Writing Center. Each class has a specific day and time, but can serve as either a "one-time" or ongoing series, depending on your schedule and interest level.
These are online writing workshops. You can access the online class via computer or cell phone with an internet connection. You will need to download the free Zoom app in advance of the workshop. The day of the workshop you will receive an email with the link to the Zoom video chat. If you can't find the email with the link, please check your spam folder. If you have any questions, please contact info@ontheyahara.com. The instructor will send a common reading list by email at least a day before the class. RSVP here for link.
Mary Oliver and Art of Observation in Nature: 4 pm Fridays
In this class we will both introduce and continue our discussion of acclaimed nature poet Mary Oliver and cover the essence of four different thematic techniques of observation which will greatly enhance our ability to write nature poetry spontaneously and regularly. For this sequence of classes, we will also bring in other contemporary nature poets for comparison. We will learn ways to efficiently apply some of the more essential poetic techniques necessary to write nature poetry. We will learn to both recognize and write themes of observation as experience, celebration, gratitude and imagination. How we perceive nature is directly related to our ability to turn our observations to poetry. Our true class goal is to broaden our ability to comprehend and express our connection to the natural world, a practice proven to increase our overall well-being.