‘STIMULATE
YOUR WRITING’ - June 20th-22nd 2014, Residential Poetry Course with Geraldine
Green and George Wallace, Brantwood Coniston Cumbria, UK
The beautiful grounds and gardens of Brantwood with
Coniston Water, the Old Man and Dow Crag across the lake, the light and airy
classroom next to Ruskin’s Studio all provide a relaxing and inspirational
setting in which to write and reflect.
Through a variety of writing exercises and stimuli this
poetry course allows time and space for the imagination to explore, invent and
roam. As well as producing new work we will also spend time on feedback and
editing.
20th June - 22nd June 2014
Geraldine Green and George Wallace
Stimulate your writing through writing exercises based on re-discovering and
using your imaginative skills. Imagination-based poetry moves away from the
traditional approach to writing poetry and, through dreams, the unconscious and
surrealism allows the writer to create space for the imagination to explore,
invent and roam. The
course consists of a series of writing prompts and a variety of stimuli to
encourage you to play with language, produce new writing and share it in a safe
environment. As well as producing new work we will also spend time on
feedback and editing and host a poetry reading for course participants and
tutors on Saturday evening.
Please note: some sessions take place outdoors in the
beautiful gardens and grounds of John Ruskin’s home, Brantwood, so please bring
waterproof clothing and suitable footwear. The course begins at 2pm on Friday
June 20th and finishes at 2pm on Sunday June 22nd
COURSE OUTLINE:
FRIDAY 20th June- 1pm at The Lodge: Welcome to Brantwood!
1pm – Geraldine, George and Rachel to meet
participants at The Lodge for refreshments. Anyone arriving before 1pm is welcome
to look round Brantwood, its house and gardens. Maps of the grounds are
available please ask at Reception.
1.45pm – Meet in The Schoolroom, Brantwood,
situated next to The Studio (signposted) for Welcome and Introduction to the
Course. George and Geraldine to explain the timetable for the weekend.
Fire exits shown by green arrows. Toilets
can be found next to the Schoolroom and also by the Linton Room, situated
between the Lodge and Main House.
2-3.15pm – Introduction and Welcome - Importance
of Play in Poetry sharing
of poems, group discussion
3.15 – 3.30pm: Break for coffee/tea
3.30-5pm – Writing exercises
5-7pm – Free time to enjoy the grounds and/or
rest
7pm - Gather at The Lodge
7.30pm – Dinner in Jumping Jenny’s Restaurant
situated close to the Lodge
SATURDAY 21st June – Meet in
The Schoolroom
9.30-11am – workshop exercises using a variety of
stimuli to produce new writing
11-11.15am – Break
11.15am – 12.30pm – close reading of a poem, handouts provided
12.30-1.30pm – LUNCH at JUMPING JENNY’S Restaurant
1.30-3.15pm - Outdoor writing session/reflective
walk.
3.15-3.30pm – Break, tea/coffee in The Schoolroom
3.30-5pm - Time to write up a poem produced from the
writing exercises
5-6.30pm – Free time
6.30-7.15pm – Evening Reading by Geraldine, George
and the Group at The Lodge
7.30pm – Buffet meal in The Lodge
SUNDAY 22nd June
10-11.30am – Writing exercises, plus one to one tutorials
11.30-11.45am – Break
11.45-1pm - Participants to share their poem written
during the outdoor writing session.
1pm – light lunch at JJ’s and Depart
Please note: the Group is welcome to look
round the House and Grounds over the weekend. Thank you and welcome!
£225 per person, lunch, evening meal and refreshments are
provided.
Pre-booking is essential. Residential or non-residential
options available.
Accommodation costs: £50 single occupancy room, £35 shared. The Lodge sleeps nine people in two twin-bedded rooms, two double-bedded rooms and one single. Accommodation is also available at a variety of Bed and Breakfasts, Guest Houses and the YHA in Coniston Village.
http://www.brantwood.org.uk
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