Sliding Fee Slots Available on Two Beautiful Fall Writing Classes
Lovely news today: Elephant Rock has several sliding-fee-scale openings for two absolutely gorgeous writing classes this fall.
These are both such resonant, timely offerings! I hope some writers here can take advantage of this generous opportunity.
Elephant Rock’s sliding-fee scale is based on an honor system, so all you need to do if you are interested in a spot is send an email to admin@elephantrockwriting.org stating the amount you can pay without hardship.
The two classes are Re-Wilding Our Writing, Re-Wilding Ourselves with Wendy Brown-Baez, and Generative Climate Fiction with Denise Robbins. Wendy’s class starts September 12, and Denise’s starts October 2.
Why Elephant Rock?
Elephant Rock, founded in 2012, offers writing workshops & classes as well as retreats that celebrate the rigorous craft of writing while also embracing the unknown. We believe that writing should be a discovery, a profound unearthing, a grand surprise, not a recitation. Our offerings encourage writers to "peer over the edge of doubt" in the tradition of the Romantic poet John Keats, who developed the intriguing theory of "Negative Capability"—i.e., the willingness to tolerate and even befriend uncertainty, and the resulting capacity to perceive unlimited possibility. Extraordinary writing exercises dissolve unseen barriers. Prompts and constraints in the style of the French surrealists and the renowned Oulipo ("workshop of potential literature") lead to hidden truths. A devoted and meticulous study of craft scaffolds every Elephant Rock experience.
We also believe in the power of art and artistic community to reduce to social, cultural, and institutional barriers to equity and are committed to supporting antiracism in whatever ways we possibly can. As Margaret Mead famously said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” We hold a vision for a world where all voices are not only heard, but valued, and where everyone’s stories are recognized for their ability to shape a better, more vibrant world. Elephant Rock does not discriminate against anyone, regardless of age, color of skin, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender expression and identity, sexual orientation, or anything else. We expect the same from our all of our participants.
Through the Elephant Rock method, you will breathe life into your writing and rediscover your fierce original voice. All are welcome. Beginners will find a safe haven and experienced writers will be challenged to push through blocks. Read love letters here.
We hope to write with you soon.
Love,
Jeannine