Early bird till January 7 – poetry, fiction + memoir, women’s Amherst Method group – monicacorish.ie/workshops/ 
With thanks to Joe HF for his wonderful One-Stroke Sketch
New Year’s Resolution: Do more of what you love
You’d like to be a better writer? Or a better poet? You write a little, but you’d like to write more? Or you haven’t written since school, but you’d like to give it a try?
This term I’ll be leading three fortnightly workshops in Kinlough, Co Leitrim. Not sure which is for you? Read more at monicacorish.ie/workshops, or contact me.
- Tuesday evenings: ‘Writing: the Art and the Craft’, for writers of fiction, memoir and creative non-fiction
- Wednesday evenings: ‘Women Writing Together’, for beginners, and for women who want to explore their writing voice.
- Thursday evenings: ‘Poetry: the Art and the Craft’
Early bird concession available until Jan 7. Workshops start Tues 15 / Wed 16 / Thurs 17 January. Places limited, so advance booking is advised.
New! Poetry workshop in Kinlough, and more…
Spring 2019, Kinlough, Co Leitrim: This term I’m offering:
- a new series of workshops on Thursday evenings: ‘Poetry: the Art and the Craft’
- my regular Tuesday workshops: ‘Writing: the Art and the Craft’, for writers of fiction, memoir and creative non-fiction
- plus my regular ‘Women Writing Together’ workshops on Wednesdays
Full details at monicacorish.ie/workshops. Places are limited, so advance booking is advised.
“Makes me write instead of thinking about writing.” – J O’C
Free poetry workshop…
Fermanagh Writers next workshop is a poetry workshop with tutor, Monica Corish. Places are limited so if you wish to attend please email to register. The workshop is free and there is a £2.50 charge for refreshments.
“When we neglect the artist in ourselves, there is a kind of mourning that goes on under the surface of our busy lives.”
Pat Schneider, founder of the Amherst Method, in ‘Writing Alone and with Others’, OUP.
Women Writing Together, Kinlough, Co Leitrim, Autumn 2018: Explore your creativity, develop confidence in your voice by writing with other women in a warm and encouraging environment. The workshops will be led by award-winning writer and Amherst trained writing group leader Monica Corish. For more info go to www.monicacorish.ie/workshops / contact monicacorishwriting@gmail.com / 087-6414185.
Tuesday group full, places still available in Wednesday group
Early bird concession until Tuesday, September 4. Details at www.monicacorish.ie/workshops
Autumn Writing Workshops, Kinlough
Writing: The Art and the Craft – Tuesdays – Kinlough, Co Leitrim
Develop your writing skills through free-writing and craft exercises, constructive critique and insightful feedback. Seven x 3 hours: Tuesdays, 7 – 10 pm, Sept 11 & 25, Oct 9 & 23, Nov 6 & 20, Dec 4 2018. Cost: €125, early bird concession €100, before Tues Sept 4.
Numbers limited, advance booking essential. For more info and payment options go to www.monicacorish/workshops
Women Writing Together – Wednesdays – Kinlough, Co Leitrim
Explore your creativity and develop confidence in your voice by writing with other women in a warm and encouraging environment. Seven x 2.5 hours: Wednesdays, 7 – 9:30 pm, Sept 12 & 26, Oct 10 & 24, Nov 7 & 21, Dec 5 2018. Cost: €105, early bird concession €90, before Tues Sept 4.
Numbers limited, advance booking essential. For more info and payment options go to www.monicacorish/workshops
Writing at Lughnasadh
A day of writing inspired by Lugh, god of first harvests, great gatherings, skill, crafts, oaths and truth.
Where? Lakeside Centre, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal
When? Saturday, August 11, 11 AM – 5 PM
How much? €75
Early bird concession: €65 before August 3
Questions? Go to monicacorish.ie/workshops/ or email monicacorishwriting@gmail.com
Collage your Personal Soul Cards – A Workshop for Women
Create your own Soul Cards with card, glue, images and imagination. Collage — a creative and playful method for intuitive, artful self-discovery and self-expression — is accessible to everyone, even those who think they have no artistic ability.
Where? Lakeside Centre, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal
When? Saturday, July 14, 11 AM – 5 PM
How much? €75, all materials supplied
Early bird concession: €60 before July 6
Questions? Contact monicacorishwriting@gmail.com
What they said about previous workshops: “Surprisingly easy.” — “A window into my interior, amusing, surprising and fun.” — “A restful day of creative play and unexpected connections.”
This workshop is based on the SoulCollage® process developed by Seena B Frost, and on the Art to Heart methods taught by Jole Bortoli.
Lunch, teas, coffees will be available at AJ’s Wine Bar and Restaurant, Lakeside Centre.
Writing: The Art and the Craft
Writing: The Art and the Craft – Tuesdays – Kinlough, Co Leitrim
Six Tuesday evenings: 7 – 9:30 pm, Apr 10, Apr 24, May 1, May 8, May 22, Jun 5. Cost: €90, early bird concession €75, before Tues Apr 3. For more info: monicacorishwriting@gmail.com 087-6414185. Numbers limited, advance booking essential. Develop your writing skills through constructive critique, feedback and tailored craft exercises.
€90
Women Writing Together – Wednesdays – Kinlough, Co Leitrim
Six Wednesday evenings: 7 – 9:30 pm, Apr 11, Apr 25, May 2, May 9, May 23, Jun 6. Cost: €90, early bird concession €75, before Tues Apr 3. For more info: monicacorishwriting@gmail.com 087-6414185. Numbers limited, advance booking essential. Develop confidence in your voice by writing with other women in a warm and encouraging environment.
€90
Monica Corish 