"The act of writing is a tremendous adventure into the unknown, always fraught with danger. But the deeper you go and the longer you work at your art, the greater will be your treasure." - Pat Schneider
Writing for the New Year: 2010 with Rhea Wolf an astrology and writing workshop Febraury 13, 1:30-5:30 pm Location: Downtown Portland Cost: $70
In this afternoon workshop, we will discuss the important astrological events for 2010 and look to see how they might impact our own lives. Powerful themes such as transforming fear, rediscovering heart's desire, and creating more authentic relationships will rise to the surface in the year ahead. Using our Natal Charts, Rhea will offer guided writing exercises to help us understand these personal and global energetic trends, and then create intentions to make the most of 2010. No previous writing or astrology experience required. Limited space, so register soon! (Participants must provide birth data to receive personal Natal Chart.)
A writing and spirituality workshop with Rhea Wolf Date: March 20, 1:00 – 5:00 pm Location: TBA Cost: $70 In this afternoon workshop, we will spend time connecting to the seasonal energy of the Spring Equinox to discover more about ourselves and our purpose here. Through guided exercises, meditations and writing sessions, journey to the gateway of spring and encounter the wild feminine archetype. We will explore stories traditionally associated with Spring and investigate our own stories and ideas about this time of balance and rebirth. Connect to your heart and renew the core strength within you. This work grows from earth-based spiritual traditions, but is open to anyone with the desire to learn more about themselves and their personal power. No previous experience necessary. All are welcome. Contact Rhea for more info or to register: rhea@pdxwomenwriters.com, (503) 234-8996. Inner Fire workshops are offered seasonally near the equinoxes and solstices. This series seeks to connect people more fully with the energy of each season in order to imbue our daily lives with magic and purpose. Using meditation, simple ritual and guided writing exercises, Inner Fire workshops urge us toward wholeness and an expanded sense of self.
Embracing Change: Transforming Fear into Power an astrology & Sacred Story workshop with Emily & Dawn Saturday, March 27, 10:00am-2:30pm, in Multnomah Village, $80
The planetary influences of 2010 call for radical change -- individually and collectively. Without an apparent safety net, how can we trust our inner guidance and take a leap of faith into the life we were born to live? How do we trust that, if we release the old, we can create something even better?
In this workshop, we'll look at where Saturn, Uranus and Pluto -- the gods of change -- are influencing your personal birth chart, to identify the areas of life that are ready to transform. Using Sacred Story work, we will release the old stories of fear and limitation and call in more empowering and liberating stories that support us in living our highest purpose.
Each participant will receive a 5-6 page handout about the position of Saturn and the North Node in their individual birth chart, giving guidance for their life's purpose and how to fulfill it (based on Emily's Life Purpose Report offered by Tarot.com).
All women are welcome; no previous writing or astrology experience required. 8 participants max. Contact Emily for more info or to register: etrinkaus@gmail.com, 503-288-7097.
Writing our Stories of Motherhood with Traci Schatz & Dawn Thompson Saturday, April 17, 10am-2pm Location: SE Portland, Sellwood Cost: $70.00
When you hear the word mother, what comes to mind? What does motherhood mean to you? Join us for an opportunity to explore this multi-faceted and profound role in a safe and supportive environment. Are you a new mother, an experienced pro, a single parent? Are you parenting your grandchildren or directing your maternal energy to other young people in your life? Perhaps you have no children by choice or circumstance and want to explore what it's like to walk a path of not being a mother in our culture today. How are mothers treated in our society? What are your stories in relationship to your own mother or to the lineage of mothers in your family?
Thoughts and feelings about this powerful role and archetype impact every woman's life. In this workshop, we'll have a chance to gather together with other women to write and to share our stories.
You May Already Be a Poet (No, really.) with Rhea Wolf
April 24, 1:00-5:00pm Location: TBA $60 Here’s a chance to have a cheap fling with that elusive, mysterious, dark stranger we call Poetry. Play with poetic forms, from Anaphora to Villanelle, and see how solid poetic structures can bring wellsprings of freedom and originality to your work. We will create new pieces, mine from old ones, and leave with new tools to inspire and direct your own writing process. All experience levels welcome. Prose writers encouraged to take the plunge. Contact Rhea for more info or to register: rhea@pdxwomenwriters.com, (503) 234-8996.
