Writing the Wisdom of Plants
Sunday, May 19
10:00AM-1:00PM
Hosted by Hedge MEadow HErbs
in Black Earth, WI
What wisdom can we learn from dandelion, an apple blossom, or the budding burr oak? In this creative writing workshop, we’ll use plants as a gateway to creativity and deeper connection with ourselves and the more-than-human world.
The class will include brief periods of guided meditation (both sitting and walking), followed by writing prompts, and the opportunity to read your writing aloud in a supportive environment.
You’ll leave with the beginnings of fresh pieces and new tools to inspire your creative writing practice. Writers of all levels of experience are welcome!
Tuition: $45
Location:
This three-hour workshop will be held outdoors at Clare’s (of Hedge Meadow Herbs) home located about 30 minutes west of Madison, WI or 10 minutes from Black Earth, WI. The exact location will be sent prior to class.
In the event of inclement weather, we will either move the class indoors to Clare’s home or to Hedge Meadow Herbs + Apothecary in Mazomanie. Thank you in advance for your flexibility!
What to Bring:
Please bring a notebook and favorite pen.
Please bring a camp chair if you have one, and if you have a small writing table and would like to bring it, feel free. Other people prefer to place a pillow on their lap like a tray for their notebook ~ if you’d like to write that way, please bring a pillow.
We’ll be outside for the duration of the class. Please keep your eye on the weather and bring anything you need to be comfortable: shoes you can walk in, layers, a rain coat, a sunhat, sunscreen, bug spray, water bottle, snacks, etc. Herbal tea will be provided.
Accessibility:
We will be meeting outside and you will be expected to walk on slightly sloped, uneven ground to attend. You are welcome to use the bathroom or fill up your water bottle inside the house, but please note that you must go up several stairs to get inside.
Covid Safety:
Please use common sense and do not attend class if you’re sick, if someone in your household is sick, or if you know you’ve been exposed to an infectious pathogen.
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
We reserve the right to cancel class at any point due to a lack of interest. If this is the case, anyone who has signed up will receive a full refund.
If you sign up for class but can no longer attend, please let us know at least 48 hours prior to class for a full refund. If you let us know the day prior to class, you will receive a 50% refund. Sorry, but if you cancel the day of class you will not receive a refund.