COMPOSED Free Workshops Registration
Workshops take place SATURDAY, JUNE 28 from 11am to 4pm @ The North Delta Centre for the Arts
See individual workshop descriptions for start times.
Each workshop is 50 minutes in length.
Note that multiple workshops are being offered during each time slot.
Please check in at the Welcome Table when you arrive at the centre for the location of your workshop(s).
Choosing Your Book Publishing Path
11am
Facilitator
Debra Purdy-Kong
In today’s world, the different ways to publish one’s book are varied and often confusing. The wrong choice can be costly and time-consuming. To help authors choose the publishing path that’s right for them, Debra Purdy Kong draws on her experiences to offer an overview of the pros and cons of self-publishing, traditional publishing, and hybrid publishing in today’s market.
A Journey Of Identity: reconnecting to your roots, culture, and heritage
11am
Facilitator
Ladonna Hindmarch
Ladonna will lead you on an exploration of identity and truth through song and drumming.
You will learn the importance of engagement with your own Elders and Knowledge Keepres and discover how to honour their teachings by carrying these stories forward—in your own words, through song, poetry, or storytelling—ensuring they flourish for future generations.
Writing Under Pressure: finding poetry in your messy, crazy Life
12pm
Facilitator
Anna Eastland
Do you think you’re too busy for writing? Or that your imperfect existence is not worth capturing in poetry? Join Anna Eastland, a messy mom of ten, to explore how poems can be found right in your own chaos and learn to foster an attitude receptive to the beauty and meaning in everyday life.
Microphone Technique for Spoken Word
1pm
Facilitator
Lory White
Want to get your writing out there in the world, but you’ve never really used a microphone? Intrigued with the idea of live music to accompany your spoken word, but also slightly terrified at the prospect of trying it? Some basic tips can help you set yourself up for performance success. Lory will cover things from adjusting your microphone stand and doing a sound check, to conveying to the musicians the feeling and atmosphere you want for your piece.
Secrets of the 7-Day Screenplay
1pm
Facilitator
Jordan Stratford
A proven methodology to hammer out your first draft of your Hollywood – standard feature length screenplay in just one week.
At the end of this workshop you will have the first three critical industry standard documents that will form the DNA of your movie and a daily writing plan that will get it done.
The Social Aspect of Writing and Performing 2pm
Facilitator
Marlo Browne
Students will learn about the social aspects of writing and performing, as well as explore the contrast between page poetry and spoken word poetry.
Students will get the opportunity to showcase any
previously written work as well as have the opportunity to write on new topics.
The Flaw: writing toward your light
2pm
Facilitator
Jude Neale
This is a highly creative and deeply inspiring experience inviting you to embrace the beautiful imperfections that shape your life and transform it into luminous, authentic poetry. With a balance of lyrical guidance and intuitive exploration, you’ll unlock the emotional heart of each writer’s voice.
Jude’s workshops are known for their warmth, imagination, and originality.
Writers of all levels will feel welcomed and empowered to take creative risks. You will leave with poems that are not only crafted with care, but that speak truly from who you are—poems that surprise even yourself.
Painting Words with Light and Shadow
3pm
Facilitator
Steven Kirby-Schwartz
Explore the art of visual story telling with retired photo journalist turned multi-genre photographer Steven Kirby-Schwartz.
You will learn techniques to strengthen your storytelling muscle by utilizing your own photos to accompany your poetry, stories, or social media posts. Explore how to leverage your work in print, videos, or social media to expand your creative landscape.
Feel free to bring your cellphone or stand-alone camera.