Ease yourself into the relaxing world of writing. Arrive with your own ideas or let yourself be inspired by a variety of intriguing impulses provided. At various points in the evening, you will be invited to read what you have written. This course is all about immersing yourself within the freedom and relief of writing -- and doing so within the warm generosity of a group.

This course is for participants with a very good command of English. Together we read aloud selected pieces of literature - often the first chapter (or more) of contemporary novels - and then delve deeply into words and their meanings, themes, writing styles and, of course, our own personal responses to the work.

An online workshop for free-spirited writerly wanderers. An interplay of poetic passages, evocative prompts and sublime sharing will help you breathe life into the precious and deeply personal realm of your own writing. "Give me one lonely hour to hymn the setting day." (William Cullen Bryant)

In this course, you will have an opportunity to experience some of the wonderful techniques used to help actors move and speak with clarity and radiance. You will explore how to "tune your instrument", your voice and your body, in order to feel more at home with yourself, more centered, free and powerful. You will also enjoy exercises in mindful breathing, listening and connecting to others, as well as grasping and expressing the power of words. Finally, the delightful and spontaneous art of improvisation will top off your day with laughter and play.

Reading and sharing your thoughts about what you’ve read is simply a wonderful way to not only keep up your English, but to stay in touch with the world of images and ideas. Selected with an eye towards variety as well as public recognition, each book will be read and then discussed for two pleasant and inspiring evenings. Please try to read the whole book by the time we have our first session so you can freely share your thoughts and impressions.

This course is for anyone who wants more from a conversation course. You will have an opportunity to express yourself in English in a more personal, spontaneous and creative way. With the help of story-telling prompts, effortless writing, and some lively & evocative questions, you will have a chance to explore and share your own vivid experiences and unique perceptions. Come to connect and converse in a way that is refreshing and playful, but also deep and meaningful.

If you like to feel happy, focused and energized while freshening up your spoken English, this course is definitely for you. We will use creative and lively exercises - such as spontaneous writing and storytelling and fanciful improvisations - to help you stretch your vocabulary, exercise a bit of grammar and build up your sense of ease, confidence, and flow.

Reading and sharing your thoughts about what you’ve read is simply a wonderful way to not only keep up your English, but to stay in touch with the world of images and ideas. Selected with an eye towards variety as well as public recognition, each book will be read and then discussed for two pleasant and inspiring evenings. Please try to read the whole book by the time we have our first session so you can freely share your thoughts and impressions.

Writing doesn’t begin on the page; it brings us closer to life, and life closer to us. It is an intimate and lovely way of being and breathing in the world. This workshop is an exploratory celebration of that dance between your writing and your life. Within the warmth of a group, we will do a variety of creative exercises to release personal blocks, encourage presence & play, and enliven attention and frisky invention as we write our way into our own lives.