An 8-Week In-Person Poetry & Prose Workshop
Wednesdays: December 3 - February 4, 6 - 7:30 PM
This generative workshop applies the concept of meditation to developing a contemplative writing practice. Our reading and writing work in this class participates in long traditions, from many cultures, of writing as contemplative practice. Each week begins with reading and discussion of a meditative prompting text, object, or 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. Participants may choose to write poetry or prose in response to prompts, and may also choose whether or not to bring work each week created from inspiration the work previously. People should bring pen and paper for this meditative writing practice.
$110 Members/$200 Nonmembers
2 Day-Of Registration spots per week: $15/$20
Poet and long-distance runner originally from Georgia (USA), Claire Millikin lives in coastal Maine. The author of ten poetry collections, including Magicicada, a book of poems about juvenile solitary confinement and winner of the 2024 Foreword Indies Award for Poetry, Millikin’s recognitions also include an Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite and the WB Yeats’ Society Prize. Claire teaches art history and writing for the University of Maine system and for the Maine Media Workshops and College.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
All MWPA workshops require advanced registration. We accept registration by phone, mail, and online via our website. We cannot guarantee registration in the final 24-hours before a workshop, and can rarely accommodate day-of registration.
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICIES
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QUESTIONS
For any questions regarding this workshop, please contact programs@mainewriters.org.
REGISTER BY PHONE
Call 207-200-7180 and register with your VISA or MasterCard.
REGISTER BY MAIL
If you prefer to pay by mail, please print this registration form (downloadable PDF) and mail it to the MWPA with a check or credit card information.
SCHOLARSHIP
The MWPA is proud to offer one partial scholarship to this workshop for members-only. Scholarships are awarded on a combination of need and merit. Application Due two weeks prior to the workshop start date, at 9:00 a.m.
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