Susan Marie

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Creative Writing I, II & III Workshops with Susan Marie [Buffalo & Virtual]

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Geared Towards Teens, Young Adults, and Adults

You only need to bring your imagination. This is not your typical creative writing workshop. This is all about the creative process as a whole, reaching into yourself, finding what is in there, and bringing that out to the world.

All 3 workshops are virtual [live & recorded due to timezone] and in Buffalo, NY at Main Studios --> http://mainstudiosbuffalo.com/gallery/#Workshops. You can take two workshops, one, or all three. Whatever workshop speaks to you.

INFO:

Buffalo Workshop: $25 per workshop, discounted price for all 3: http://mainstudiosbuffalo.com/gallery/#Workshops

Virtual Workshop : $15 for all 3 workshops, info here : http://mainstudiosbuffalo.com/gallery/#Workshops and then I will need your email address after sign up there to give you virtual access. I can only allow up to 90 attendees each virtual workshop.

DATES:

I: June 26th, 6-8/9PM : Creative Writing I : Intro: Breaking Creative Writing Barriers also with guest speaker Jim Petretta on Storytelling

Jim will talk about a few things he learned about storytelling from his mentor, Prof. Max Westler, St. Mary's College, South Bend (Sister to Notre Dame), read a short excerpt from his book, hold a Q/A session, and offer the Kindle versions of his book for any interested persons --> http://www.animpossibledreamstory.com/

II. July 31, 6-8/9PM : Creative Writing II: Expanding on the Creative Process also with guest speaker Ken Feltges, writer in residence, Mount St, Mary's. [educator and performance artist --> http://www.mt-st-marys.org/news/article/current/2012/06/13/100117/mount-st.-mary-academy-teacher-kenneth-feltges-featured-in-business-first

Ken will center his presentation on the poetry of everyday life, how the ordinary can become extraordinary when viewed through a poetic lens. To illustrate this, he will read selected poems from his book, "BEFORE THINGS CHANGE" and have a Q/A session after. Ken will also have his book and CD for sale, which I definitely suggest getting. If you have never had the pleasure [or even if you have] hearing Ken perform, this is the time.

III. August 21st, 6-8/9PM: Creative Writing III: Reading & Recording Your Work and Publishing Tips/Suggestions also with guest speaker Janna Willoughby-Lohr aka MC Vendetta, performance artist, musician, educator --> http://www.facebook.com/papercraftmiracles and http://www.bloodthirstyvegans.com/

Janna will be speaking about the art of delivery, emphasizing on diction, clarity and inflection, mainly getting to the meat of the poem/work and slicing it open on stage. Janna has been writing poetry since she was 5, and performing since age 12. Janna is a Grand Slam finalist 2005-2008 Nickel City Poetry Slam and member of the 2006 Nickel City Slam team at the National Poetry Slam. She is also an editor and layout artist for Earth's Daughters literary magazine, the longest running women's publication in the country.

DETAILS:

There are countless free things for all attending to be listed. You will end [if you wish] with a spoken publishing credit, recorded, archived and promoted by me. If you attend the last workshop only, please be prepared to have a piece to [perform, read, sing?] then record. I will assign during June & July to prepare for August. Your final recording is 100% up to you. Virtual attendees will need to record this and send me the mp3 or wav file.

Sponsors:

1. Jim Petretta : http://www.animpossibledreamstory.com/

2. Perry Nicholas: www.perrynicholas.com

3. Jennifer Campbell : http://www.pw.org/content/jennifer_campbell

4. Randy Rumley: https://www.facebook.com/randy.rumley.50

5. Loren Keller: http://eres.medaille.edu/library01/alt/lorenkeller.asp

6. Ken Feltges: http://www.mt-st-marys.org/news/article/current/2012/06/13/100117/mount-st.-mary-academy-teacher-kenneth-feltges-featured-in-business-first

7. Just Buffalo Literary Center/Barbara Cole: http://www.justbuffalo.org/

8. Poets & Writers.Org: http://www.pw.org/

9. Theresa Wyatt: http://www.sevencirclepress.com/theresawyatt.htm

10. Big Marker : https://www.bigmarker.com/about

11. Susan Marie [my ebook/book of poetry/prose "knots'] http://susanmariepr.blogspot.com/

12. Janna Willoughby-Lohr aka MC Vendetta.http://www.facebook.com/papercraftmiracles and http://www.bloodthirstyvegans.com/

13. Think Twice Radio: Recording/Editing/Archiving of Spoken Word : http://www.thinktwiceradio.com/sue-marie/sue-marie.html

14. Hany Ghoraba/Delizon Publishers : http://www.delizonpublishers.com/shop/index.php?route=product%2Fproduct&path=61&product_id=96

15. Publish America: http://www.publishamerica.com/authorwebsites/index.htm

16. MAIN(ST)UDIOS :[Erica Eichelkraut-Zilbauer] http://mainstudiosbuffalo.com/

17. Delizon Publishers: http://www.delizonpublishers.com/

18. Ken Fried : http://www.sambodhawellness.com/

MORE TO COME!

Friday, May 31, 2013

MAIN(ST)UDIOS Summer Relaunch Party June 6th with Workshops

Creative Writing I, II & III with Susan Marie and guest speakers can be found --> HERE

MAIN(ST)UDIOS is a downtown gallery & art center focused on offering affordable studio and gallery space to Buffalo artists as well as creative programs and educational events to the general public.

MSS is located in the 500 block of Main Street and is working hard to infuse creative life back to the area. The gallery is responsible for painting the 500 block colorful benches and the building boasts downtown's two newest murals.

MSS hosts numerous events such as gallery openings, workshops, yoga classes, drum circles, poetry readings, fashion shows on both nights & weekends to keep people in the city and is now taking yet another step to improve the block by adding a small art market & bringing a bit of retail back to Main Street.

MAIN(ST)UDIOS will be hosting a summer relaunch party on June 6th to announce & celebrate the summer line-up for the gallery & classes. Join MSS for an evening mixer for Buffalo's creative community.

They will be showcasing our recent changes, announcing their summer schedule, workshop line-up & upcoming gallery events as well as opening the new second floor arts market!

Don't miss this FREE event, open to the public, with live music, cold drinks, appetizers & a BIG bonus...The first 50 guests will receive a free swag bag! Come celebrate the new changes & be a part of our efforts to revitalize the 500 Block of Main Street while mingling with Buffalo's creative minds over summer cocktails.

Summer Programing Includes :

WORKSHOPS

06/26 : Creative Writing Part I : Susan Marie
07/10 : Suminagashi, Japanese Paper Marbling : Danielle Myers
07/17 : Breakdancing; Intro to Culture & Movement : Stacy VanBlarcom
07/24 : 3-D Collage with Natural Materials : Marissa Lehner
07/31 : Creative Writing II : Susan Marie
08/07 : Basic Bookbinding : Danielle Myers
08/14 : Homemade Art Supplies : Shannon Rose
08/21 : Creative Writing III : Susan Marie
08/28 : Photography, Studio Lighting : Erica Eichelkraut
09/04 : Recycled Art & Creative Repurposing : Sara Lusky Dinatale

FIGURE DRAWING SESSIONS

Every Other Thursday : 07/11, 07/25, 08/01, 08/15, 08/29

Instructed figure drawing classes with various themes each session. All skill-level students are welcome; desserts and refreshments included in the class fee. Presented by Living Masterpieces.

Read more & sign up online --> HERE