[Daytime]

To the River: A Journey
 Beneath the Surface


Join us for a 12-week writing journey following the river of your life. What is happening beneath the surface? What lessons can you learn from rivers? What new depths are you reaching?

"What the river says, that is what I say.” —William Stafford

Using the book “To the River: A Journey Beneath the Surface” as our inspiration point, we will explore the theme of rivers this semester. Anne LaMott says gardens and rivers are the most powerful metaphors for writing, and we will seek to prove her right. Highlights will include a river outing, guest artists from the RIVERS Art Exhibition, and circling up together once again live and in person, surrounded by art and beauty in Riverside.

Note: Open to anyone who identifies as a woman. Class size is limited for safety protocols. Register early to reserve a spot.

This series facilitated by executive director Jennifer Wolfe.

• WHAT: Fall Series 2021 (Riverside, Daytime Series)
• STARTS: September 2, 2021, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (doors open at 9:45 a.m.)
• WHERE: In-person, 1610 Osceola Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204
• CLASS SIZE: Limited to 12 seats.
• FEE: $350 for the series, $340 early-bird price.

MORE DETAILS

New writer? Remember, you don’t have to be a professional writer to join in. Use this class to find out more about Women Writing for (a) Change’s amazing process, used by thousands of women across the country since 1991 to express their authentic selves through writing and community-building. We'll use prompts, poetry, and prose to practice many different writing techniques.

Experienced writer? By taking this series, you'll have a chance to sharpen your craft and technique in our small-group circles. You can bring whatever project you're working on and expect good feedback from people you can trust.

BACKGROUND

Women Writing for (a) Change® was founded in 1991 by Mary Pierce Brosmer, a practicing poet and former English teacher. She developed WWf(a)C to encourage women to find their voices, speak their truths, and tell their stories in a world in which they were often silenced. (womenwriting.org).

The Jacksonville-affiliated school was established in 2014 by Jennifer Wolfe, evolving into a non-profit in 2018, and adding three new faculty members in 2019-2020. Our intention is to expand our outreach and accessibility to a larger, more diverse audience.

“A circle of women may be the most powerful force known to humanity. If you have one, embrace it. If you need one, seek it. If you find one, for the love of all that is good and holy, Dive in. Hold on. Love it up. Get naked. Let them see you. Let them hold you. Let your reluctant tears fall. Let yourself rise fierce and love great. You will be changed. The very fabric of your Being will be altered by this. If you allow it. Please, allow it.” — Jeanette LeBlanc

***** Scholarships Available; request application*****

BOOK: To The River: A Journey Beath the Surface, by Olivia Laing