Cool Daddy-o! Two-Day Writing Weekend on Fathers, Fathering & Father Time

Cool Daddy-o! Two-Day Writing Weekend on Fathers, Fathering & Father Time

A Friday evening and all-day Saturday Creative Writing Workshop with award-winning poet Kelly Falzone. All genres & levels welcome.

By Art & Soul Studio

Date and time

Starts on Friday, June 14 · 6pm CDT

Location

Art & Soul

4340 Sidco Drive Nashville, TN 37204

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Friday evening, June 14: Welcome & Warm-ups

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday, June 15: Day of Writing & Witness

About this event

  • 2 hours 30 minutes

It’s Father’s Day weekend, and what better time to reflect and write about Fathers, Fathering, and Father-ship – the stern, the silly, the surprising, the silent, and the sage. Though a complicated role and relationship, writing can help us gain new insight, work through grief, and celebrate, dig, measure, challenge, and accept.

Through prompts and play, memory and invention, teaching artist Kelly Cass Falzone will guide students to explore both what they hold dear and what might be hidden in the dark. All types of writing invited – poetry, prose, script, lyrics, fiction, and creative non-fiction – and sharing and feedback are offered and encouraged at each student’s comfort level.

This two-session workshop begins Friday evening, June 14, from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, and continues on Saturday, June 15 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Students are expected to attend the ENTIRE workshop on both days.

Fatherhood NOT a prerequisite. All genders and all levels of writers welcome. Friday night’s session will set the stage, allow us to meet one another, and start writing; Saturday provides time for deeper writing and reflection, and some opportunity and advice for revision and expansion. Participants will leave with lots of newly generated fodder, and a few new writerly friends!

Participants should bring a journal or notebook, pen, water bottle, and a sack lunch and snacks for Saturday.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Art & Soul Nashville located?

Our address is: 4340 Sidco Dr, Nashville TN 37204. Art & Soul studio is attached to the Concentra Building, right off I-65 near the corner of Sidco Drive and Harding Place, across the street from Cracker Barrel and LaQuinta Inn.

Is there Parking?

YES! We have FREE PARKING in the Concentra Building lot on site.

What is the space like?

Our wonderfully spacious art studio has room to move & settle in cozily. Our kitchen and dining area has fridge, microwave, hot & cold filtered water, and an assortment of teas and snacks. We are on the main floor, no stairs, with a wheelchair accessible restroom and two handicapped parking spots.

What should I bring?

Please bring a journal and pen, any special drink or snack you might want, and a sack lunch for Saturday. If you get cold easily, consider dressing in layers for your comfort; we have heat and air conditioning, of course, but everybody's body adjusts differently.

Can I come to just PART of the weekend workshop?

We ask that students prepare to attend the ENTIRE scheduled workshop, both Friday evening and Saturday. We build trust and connection within the group and count on one another's presence and participation. Of course, for small time adjustments, discuss those with your teacher.

What is the Art & Soul cancellation policy?

Cancelation policy: you may request a refund (minus any fees and a $10 cancelation fee) up to seven (7) days prior to the scheduled date of the class or workshop. No refund is available after that date. Refunds are also unavailable if you do not show up or if you leave an event early for any reason.

What if I have questions about the weekend writing workshop?

Questions about The Mother Lode creative writing weekend can be directed to the teacher, Kelly Falzone, at kellyfalzone@bellsouth.net.

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Art & Soul Studio

Art & Soul is an arts studio dedicated to supporting individual creativity, personal growth, and artistic development. We foster a safe, stimulating and rich environment for both beginning and experienced artists to connect with their capacity to create, and discover the beauty and power of personal expression. To that end, mediums and practices that address the whole person—meditation, sound, breath, movement, music, writing, painting, drawing and other visual arts—are offered through classes, workshops, and events. Membership in our Co-op is also available for those who desire the ongoing connection and depth of an established, supportive community. If you are looking for a studio where playful, authentic and meaningful artistic exploration can happen, you have found it! Our annual open house, art sales, poetry nights, and other community events are free and open to the public. Please come check us out and meet our artists and friends!