From Walden to Wild, An Exploration of Nature and Travel Writing
(With Bronwynn Dean)
This four-week class will introduce nature and travel writing basics just in time for you to record your summer adventures. We will look at examples of classic and contemporary works in both areas, including travel blogs, and develop and workshop your own pieces.
Week 1: Intro to Nature writing. Basics, examples and writing prompts.
Week 2: Nature writing field trip to Skinner’s Butte and classroom discussion.
Week 3: Workshopping of nature piece. Intro to Travel writing. Basics, examples and writing prompts.
Week 4: Workshopping of travel piece. Class readings.
NOTE: This class includes a field trip to a nearby local natural feature. If this might be difficult for you, we’ll do our best to make special accommodations.
When: 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31
Where: Wordcrafters Workshop, 438 Charnelton Street, Eugene
Cost: $139
Information: wordcraftersineugene.org, wordcraftersineugene.org/registration/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/event/register&reset=1&id=82 (register), info@wordcraftersineugene.org
