Writing Workshops

Workshops held at the NSW Writers Centre
PO Box 1056
Rozelle NSW 2039
Phone:
02 9555 9757
Fax:
02 9818 1327
Email:
info@nswwriterscentre.org.au


WRITE YOUR VISIONwith Sally Swain (09WSWAI3)Sunday 22 February, 10am - 4pmMembers $99, Members' Concession $85, Non-Members $125Morning and afternoon tea provided. Bring lunch, some pens and a notebook.12 PARTICIPANTS MAXWhat do you want to create in your life?Gently reflect on your recent journey, contemplating the highlights, lowlights and stepping stones. Choose an area of your life you'd like to strengthen and grow. This may be your writing path, a business venture, a relationship, service to others or whatever calls loudly. Let yourself dare to dream.How would you truly like this area of your life to be? Allow your expansive, ideal vision to emerge. Identify obstacles, tap into sources of support and devise action steps towards fulfilling your vision.This course is a unique blend of creative expression and life coaching in a safe and stimulating atmosphere. Use simple writing, guided meditation and collage exercises to gain clarity and purpose. Have fun along the way. Free up and build confidence in your creative self into the bargain!Comments from previous participants: "Such a lovely calm space was created. The workshop was nourishing and practical."___

ART & SOUL OF WRITINGwith Sally Swain (09WSWAI1)5 x Friday mornings, 20 & 27 February; 6, 13 & 20 March 2009, 10am - 12.30pmMembers $225, Members' Concession $200, Non-Members $250Morning tea provided. Bring writing materials.12 PARTICIPANTS MAXDo you want to experience the joy and power of creative flow?In this course you'll engage with simple, guided exercises for getting started and keeping on going. Move through fear, stuckness and procrastination towards full, alive creative expression. Write to relax, release, revitalise. Write from your senses. Give yourself permission to play with the rhythms and textures of words. Write easily, fluidly from your past, present and even your future.Have fun with lists, letters, dialogues, free writing with guiding phrases, bringing objects to life, zooming in, expanding on, visualising and collage. Strengthen your relationship with your creative self, build confidence in your unique authentic voice and learn how to access inspiration at any time.By the end of the course you will have an abundance of tools, strategies and support for continuing with the joy of writing!Comments from previous participants:"The course was wonderful. It was everything it promised to deliver and more. Sally gave great confidence and reassurance and was good fun. Thank you, Sally."SALLY SWAIN (BA Hons (Psych), Dip Ed (Art)) Accredited Hart Life Coach, has been working and playing creatively for many years. At age five, Sally began an illustrated journal. At age 30, she released her first book, Great Housewives of Art, which became an international bestseller. Her fourth book, Once Upon a Picture, was shortlisted for a Children's Book Council Award for illustration and an award for Excellence in Educational Publishing. Since 1993, she has been running 'Art and Soul' group and individual coaching to help free up creativity. The course starts on Friday, 20 Feb, so don't miss out. Book today!