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Intergenerational Writing - Rhode Island

  • Saturday, November 16, 2024
  • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • SCHOOL ONE - PROVIDENCE

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Intergenerational Writing - Rhode Island Regional In Person Event

Join us for an exciting intergenerational day of writing, creativity, and connection! This event is open to IWWG members, educators from Rhode Island and New England, students, and all women writers who wish to attend. The day will feature two sessions of creativive writing workshops tailored for educators, students, and intergenerational participants, with offerings in poetry, memoir, presentation and free writing.

Event Schedule:

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM:
Welcome & Introduction

  • Registration and coffee. - Seven Stars

  • Opening remarks from IWWG, Diana Champa, and sponsor acknowledgments.

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM:
1. Poem Renovation  (Led by Kelly de La Rocha)

  • Focus: Reworking literature snippets on a digital canvas in a fun, rule-free format that promotes literacy, creativity and social emotional learning.  

  • Participants will learn a fresh strategy for teaching poetry and creative writing that sparks self-expression and a sense of accomplishment. All writers are welcome to come play with this online tool that prompts creative word pairings and provides daily inspiration. 

2. Memoir with Eve Kerrigan and Diana Champa

3. Writing Sprint: Opt for some quiet time and respond to writing prompts. 

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM:
Lunch & Networking

  • Lunch provided by Geoff's and Stop and Shop; informal discussions and networking among participants and facilitators.

  • Tables for discussion topics (e.g., intergenerational writing, local community writing projects).

12:45-2:00 PM 

  1. Flash Fiction Workshop (Led by Kathryn Kulpa) 

  • Focus: Exploring flash fiction and developing concise, powerful stories.

  • Participants will craft flash fiction pieces and share in small groups.

  1. Reading & Reciting (Kate Lohman & Patricia Hawridge)

Writing Sprint: Opt for some quiet time and respond to writing prompts.  

2:15 PM – 3:00 PM:
Town Hall Discussion & Feedback Session

  • Participants will share feedback on the workshops and overall event experience.

  • Open discussion on how to improve future regional and intergenerational events.




Contact Us!

Email (quickest response):
writers@iwwg.org

Mailing Address:

IWWG

att: Michelle Miller

22 Parsonage St #293

Providence, RI 02903

telephone: (518) 290-1636 


NYC Address:

888 8th Avenue, #537
New York, NY 10019


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