Women Writing for (a) Change - Cincinnati - December 2022 Newsletter |
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Congratulations to the CFLA Class of 2022 |
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Top row, left to right: Meg Howes, Phyllis Davis, Angela Derrick, Alyssa Brandt, Hannah Simon Goldman,
Elena Estella Green, Cissy Eyre, Sr. Jenn Guthrie, Vicki Phillips. Front row, left to right: Ashley Ferguson, Lindsay Way, Cathy DeFoor, Mary Ruth Kamp, Rowe Schnure
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On Dec 3, 2022, the Emerging Constellations celebrated the completion of a five-month journey in the Conscious Feminine Leadership Academy. Co-facilitated by Diane Debevec and Lisa Rocklin, the graduates participated in two extended offsite retreats and twelve weekly virtual circles; planned and held their own practicum circles; and completed reflection papers that included personal insights, learning experiences, and creative writing.
Congratulations to all!
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Meg Howes, Mary Ruth Kamp
and Ashley Ferguson
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Cozy Up with Us This Winter! |
Our Winter Term Core Classes are Virtual, so grab a cup of tea, put on some comfy clothes, light a candle and join us to write in community.
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Share an Evening of Drumming and Writing |
We will celebrate both the still darkness of winter and invite the return of the sun into our world.
We will be joined by our drumming friends and neighbors from Melodic Connections, an Engage Program
by The Ken Anderson Alliance. Melodic Connections provides community music therapy and music-making for individuals of all abilities, circumstances, and backgrounds.
A drum is NOT required. Dust off your stompy feet, gongs, and clapping hands and join the fun!
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Gift certificates are available in any amount through Thursday, Dec 15th. |
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Joyful (and Thoughtful) Gift Giving |
We all have enough stuff, right? Give the gift of an experience -- a find-your-voice, join-an-awesome-community kind of experience! With a gift certificate, you can give the people you care about the nudge and support they need to take a class and experience WWf(a)C.
By contributing to WWf(a)C in honor of your loved ones, you show them that you were truly thinking of them. This worthwhile gesture is a lovely gift and one they will cherish!
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Hone Your Poetic Voice
This six-week In-Person class will explore an aspect of poetry, look at poets who utilize that aspect in their poems, and hone and craft the writer's own work.
Tuesdays, Jan 17 - Mar 7, 7-9pm*
Facilitated by Christine Wilson
Open to All Genders 16+
*This series will incorporate intentional pauses to attend Poetry Night at Sitwell's on 1st Tuesdays.
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A Safe and Supportive Space
This eight-week Virtual class will encourage us to explore our own writing within the broader context of queer literature. If you think you belong here, you do!
Tuesdays, Jan 24 - Mar 14, 7-9:30pm
Facilitated by Hannah Simon Goldman and Amy Thomas
Open to All Genders 18+
Sliding Scale Tuition $199, $149, $99
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Find Meaning Together as We Contemplate Poetry
Come join this brave space with poetry at the center and community as the focus. We will explore finding meaning in our lives, not an exact meaning of the poem. There will be no wrong answers as we share, listen, and grow.
3rd Saturdays during 2023
Virtual, 10-11:30am ET
(Jan 21, Feb 18 & Mar 18 currently open for registration)
Facilitated by Christine Wilson
Open to All Genders 16+
Tuition $25 per class
Enroll in any or all of the sessions!
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Writing a Full-Length Book Requires Community
This 3-class Virtual series will provide that community to motivate and support, along with some real talk about commitment, discipline, and finishing. This is a circle of support, rather than a class on specific craft elements.
Sundays, Jan 22, Feb 19 & Mar 19
Virtual, 1-4pm ET
Facilitated by Karen Novak
Open to Women and Nonbinary
Writers 16+
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In Partnership with Roebling Books & Coffee and WWf(a)C
Join Kentucky-based writer and teacher, Tina Neyer, and Cincinnati-based author and blogger, Annette Januzzi Wick, in this three-part workshop to rewrite or revise a larger body of work. Each session will contain an overview of terminology, strategies, techniques, and generative in-class prompts related to revision.
Saturdays, Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 25
In-Person at Roebling Books & Coffee (Newport location) - 1-4:30pm
Facilitated by Annette Januzzi Wick with Guest Artist Tina Neyer
Open to All Genders 18+
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Let's Articulate the World We Want to Live in
What could happen if we altered our word choice? Where could we grow, if we started to think differently about how the world is? Inspired by poetry, articles, and interviews, we will write together and explore the subconscious power of language, and how it interacts with themes of self, others in our lives, race and equity, and justice.
Thursdays, Feb 9 - Mar 2, 6:30-9pm
In-Person Class
Facilitated by Pam Temple
Open to All Genders 18+
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Image Attributions: CFLA Graduation: Lisa Rocklin; Winter Core: Aaron Burden via Unsplash; Winter Solstice Circle: Asim Alnamat via Pexels; Gift Certificates: Kari Shea via Unsplash; Craft of Poetry: Christine Wilson; Let's Be Perfectly Queer: Tamanna Rumee via Unsplash; Take Heart: Christine Wilson; Winter Craft Circles: Hermann Traub via Pixabay; Rewrite, Revise, Repeat: Inaki Del Olmo via Unsplash; Future Is In Our Mouth: Lea L via Unsplash |
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Upcoming Classes
The delivery method for Winter programming will vary. Please check our website for information regarding virtual and in-person programming.
Dec & Jan
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Dec 20
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Support WWf(a)C
When You Shop
Thanks to all who support WWf(a)C through the rewards programs at Kroger and Amazon Smile. If you are not already registered to support, please click the links above and help out when you shop. We appreciate it!
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Women Writing for (a) Change®
womenwriting.org
513-272-1171
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