Legacy Writing: Captured Moments for Future Generations
Feb
28
to Apr 17

Legacy Writing: Captured Moments for Future Generations

Create a written legacy of your life! Have you always wanted to document your life stories for future generations but have never gotten around to it or don't known where to begin? Perhaps you have started but are stuck or overwhelmed. Maybe you want to pen your stories just for yourself, without any intention of sharing. If any of these scenarios ring true, this class is for you. You will examine your past and construct written vignettes or “captured moments” of your life. You will look for themes in your life, as well as your values and beliefs, as a way to organize your work. The main focus of this class is to provide practical and creative ways to help you write, through effective journaling techniques. At the end of class, you will have a collection of stories and the know-how to continue your legacy writing, if desired.

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Flash Memoir: Life Stories in Under 500 Words
Feb
3
10:00 AM10:00

Flash Memoir: Life Stories in Under 500 Words

Do you yearn to capture your life's stories but aren't ready to commit to a book-length memoir? Flash memoir to the rescue! In this class, you will practice writing a super-short-form memoir—your stories in under 500 words. You'll choose which of your life stories to examine, brainstorm ways to tell your stories, and begin writing. At the end of class, you'll have a beginning draft and the know-how to continue with your collection of flash memoir pieces.

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Flash Memoir: Life Stories in Under 500 Words
Oct
14
9:00 AM09:00

Flash Memoir: Life Stories in Under 500 Words

Do you yearn to capture your life's stories but aren't ready to commit to a book-length memoir? Flash memoir to the rescue! In this class, you will practice writing a super-short-form memoir—your stories in under 500 words. You'll choose which of your life stories to examine, brainstorm ways to tell your stories, and begin writing. At the end of class, you'll have a beginning draft and the know-how to continue with your collection of flash memoir pieces.

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Legacy Writing: Captured Moments for Future Generations
Sep
21
to Nov 9

Legacy Writing: Captured Moments for Future Generations

Create a written legacy of your life! Have you always wanted to document your life stories for future generations but have never gotten around to it or don't known where to begin? Perhaps you have started but are stuck or overwhelmed. Maybe you want to pen your stories just for yourself, without any intention of sharing. If any of these scenarios ring true, this class is for you. You will examine your past and construct written vignettes or “captured moments” of your life. You will look for themes in your life, as well as your values and beliefs, as a way to organize your work. The main focus of this class is to provide practical and creative ways to help you write, through effective journaling techniques. At the end of class, you will have a collection of stories and the know-how to continue your legacy writing, if desired.

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Journaling for Joy
Aug
24
11:00 AM11:00

Journaling for Joy

Let’s write with joy! In this two-hour workshop, you’ll be introduced to  journaling activities to explore the meaning of joy, its place in your life, and how to actively claim it. This workshop includes in-class writing time and optional sharing. At the end of the workshop, you’ll have the know-how to continue your joyous journaling practice.

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Savoring Memories: A Writing Workshop Inspired by New Nordic Cuisine
Aug
12
10:00 AM10:00

Savoring Memories: A Writing Workshop Inspired by New Nordic Cuisine

Experience the New Nordic Cuisine exhibit at Norway House and be guided to capture your own food memories and reflections through simple and fun writing prompts. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie who wants to enhance your food writing, simply curious about cuisine (Nordic or not), or you want to kickstart a memoir, this workshop is open to all. Food samples and a never-ending flow of coffee will available to help spur your creativity.

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Savoring Memories: A Writing Workshop Inspired by New Nordic Cuisine
Jun
24
10:00 AM10:00

Savoring Memories: A Writing Workshop Inspired by New Nordic Cuisine

Experience the New Nordic Cuisine exhibit at Norway House and be guided to capture your own food memories and reflections through simple and fun writing prompts. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie who wants to enhance your food writing, simply curious about cuisine (Nordic or not), or you want to kickstart a memoir, this workshop is open to all. Food samples and a never-ending flow of coffee will available to help spur your creativity.

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Flash Memoir: Life Stories in Under 500 Words
Feb
4
9:00 AM09:00

Flash Memoir: Life Stories in Under 500 Words

Do you yearn to capture your life's stories but aren't ready to commit to a book-length memoir? Flash memoir to the rescue! In this class, you will practice writing a super-short-form memoir—your stories in under 500 words. You'll choose which of your life stories to examine, brainstorm ways to tell your stories, and begin writing. At the end of class, you'll have a beginning draft and the know-how to continue with your collection of flash memoir pieces.

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Flash Memoir: Life Stories in Under 500 Words
Nov
12
9:00 AM09:00

Flash Memoir: Life Stories in Under 500 Words

Do you yearn to capture your life's stories but aren't ready to commit to a book-length memoir? Flash memoir to the rescue! In this class, you will practice writing a super-short-form memoir—your stories in under 500 words. You'll choose which of your life stories to examine, brainstorm ways to tell your stories, and begin writing. At the end of class, you'll have a beginning draft and the know-how to continue with your collection of flash memoir pieces.

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Legacy Writing: Captured Moments for Future Generations
Sep
21
to Nov 9

Legacy Writing: Captured Moments for Future Generations

Create a written legacy of your life! Have you always wanted to document your life stories for future generations but have never gotten around to it or don't known where to begin? Perhaps you have started but are stuck or overwhelmed. Maybe you want to pen your stories just for yourself, without any intention of sharing. If any of these scenarios ring true, this class is for you. You will examine your past and construct written vignettes or “captured moments” of your life. You will look for themes in your life, as well as your values and beliefs, as a way to organize your work. The main focus of this class is to provide practical and creative ways to help you write, through effective journaling techniques. At the end of class, you will have a collection of stories and the know-how to continue your legacy writing, if desired.

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Genealogy & Family Stories: Build Your Family Tree & Capture Your Stories
Aug
15
to Aug 19

Genealogy & Family Stories: Build Your Family Tree & Capture Your Stories

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Build your family tree and capture your family stories, creating a vibrant and growing legacy for generations to come. Genealogist expert Amie Bowser Tennant and writing instructor Brenda Hudson will guide you every step of the way, ensuring that you learn how to accurately research your family and have fun writing stories that enrich your family tree. You’ll leave with a robust family tree, a collection of family stories, and the know-how to continue!

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Writing for Night Owls
Apr
21
to May 12

Writing for Night Owls

Get comfortable and grab your notebook or computer. Instead of ruminating, unable to sleep; instead of binge watching the latest series; instead of thinking you’ll get up early the next morning—write at night, in the company of other writerly night owls!

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Youth class (in person!): Beyond "Dear Diary"
Mar
26
9:00 AM09:00

Youth class (in person!): Beyond "Dear Diary"

Note: This youth class is for ages 9 to11 years old.

Do you long to write about your life—spilling out your secrets, hopes, and dreams—but have instant brain freeze when faced with the blank page? Or, perhaps you currently keep a diary but are looking for ways to shake up your writing? If you are interested in writing about your life, this class is for you! We'll learn new creative ways to record your deepest thoughts and tell the stories of your life, and you will be introduced to easy journaling techniques that will take you beyond the blank page to crazy fun and thoughtful insights in short order. Much of this class is hands-on writing, and in the spirit of the sacred relationship between diarist and diary, sharing is optional. By the end of class, you will have a journal toolkit full of useful prompts and exercises that you can use again and again to mine the depths of your life.

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Flash Memoir: Life Stories in 500 Words or Less
Feb
5
9:00 AM09:00

Flash Memoir: Life Stories in 500 Words or Less

Do you yearn to capture your life's stories but aren't ready to commit to a book-length memoir? Flash memoir to the rescue! In this class, you will practice writing a super-short-form memoir—your stories in under 500 words. You'll choose which of your life stories to examine, brainstorm ways to tell your stories, and begin writing. At the end of class, you'll have a beginning draft and the know-how to continue with your collection of flash memoir pieces.

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Writing for Night Owls
Jan
25
to Mar 15

Writing for Night Owls

Get comfortable and grab your notebook or computer. Instead of ruminating, unable to sleep; instead of binge watching the latest series; instead of thinking you’ll get up early the next morning—write at night, in the company of other writerly night owls!

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Flash Memoir: Life Stories in 500 Words or Less
Nov
13
9:00 AM09:00

Flash Memoir: Life Stories in 500 Words or Less

Do you yearn to capture your life's stories but aren't ready to commit to a book-length memoir? Flash memoir to the rescue! In this class, you will practice writing a super-short-form memoir—your stories in under 500 words. You'll choose which of your life stories to examine, brainstorm ways to tell your stories, and begin writing. At the end of class, you'll have a beginning draft and the know-how to continue with your collection of flash memoir pieces.

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Writing for Night Owls
Nov
4
to Dec 2

Writing for Night Owls

Get comfortable and grab your notebook or computer. Instead of ruminating, unable to sleep; instead of binge watching the latest series; instead of thinking you’ll get up early the next morning—write at night, in the company of other writerly night owls!

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Online workshop: Write Your Family Stories
Oct
13
to Nov 17

Online workshop: Write Your Family Stories

Note: This workshop meets for 6 weeks on Wednesdays from 8pm - 9:15pm, October 13, 20, and 27, and November 3, 10, and 17.

Family stories help us understand who we are, where we've come from, and where we're going. Strengthening family bonds across generations, they remind us that we will be remembered. Anyone can capture their family stories, and in this class you'll build your family legacy one story at a time.

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Genealogy & Family Stories: Build Your Family Tree & Capture Your Stories
Jul
26
to Jul 30

Genealogy & Family Stories: Build Your Family Tree & Capture Your Stories

  • Madeline Island School of the Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Build your family tree and capture your family stories, creating a vibrant and growing legacy for generations to come. Genealogist expert Amie Bowser Tennant and writing instructor Brenda Hudson will guide you every step of the way, ensuring that you learn how to accurately research your family and have fun writing stories that enrich your family tree. You’ll leave with a robust family tree, a collection of family stories, and the know-how to continue!

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Youth class (online): It's All About Me!
Jun
22
to Jul 13

Youth class (online): It's All About Me!

Note: This youth class is for ages 9 to11 years old.

Who says being selfish is a bad thing? If you want to get to know yourself better and create your very own book of you, then hurry and sign up for this class. We'll use fun writing exercises to help you tell your own story of who you are and what you think, feel, and dream.

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Journaling for Self-Care: Writing Through Challenging Times
Mar
3
to Mar 24

Journaling for Self-Care: Writing Through Challenging Times

Learn to write courageously! Journaling is an excellent way to capture your experiences and work through thoughts and feelings in challenging times. Use structure and creativity to journal in a way that prevents overwhelm and promotes understanding, acceptance, and growth. In this class, you will be introduced to the concept of journaling for self-care and shown three effective journaling techniques and discuss the various situations in which they may be used for self-care. You will also have the opportunity to try these techniques in short writing segments during the class, along with optional sharing.

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