Thursday, February 1, 2018

Poetry on a Maine Island




 
Poetry on a Maine Island: 
 A Writing Workshop
July 26-29 (three nights) 
Registration by May 15
There is nothing like an island for writing. Come to Whitehead Island located on Muscle Ridge Channel at the entrance to Penobscot Bay to experience a classic Maine island and Lightkeepers house with time to explore, write, and relax. Maine islands have a long tradition of inspiring poets of all kinds and Whitehead is a special place for inspiration. 
Travel by private boat from Spruce Head, eight miles south of Rockland. Stay in the renovated Lightkeepers house and enjoy wonderful meals. Explore the deep spruce woods and the granite outcroppings down to the sea. 
·      Open to any poets and aspiring poets of any level who will write new poetry, experiment with form and style, and revise existing work if they have it. Small class size of 7 to 14 participants.

·      We will discuss readings on craft and the work of other poets for inspiration. We will hear about the history of the island and the mainland towns.
·      We will write in plein air among the nooks and crannies of the island and in cozy spots in the Lightkeepers House.
·      Other activities include a guided walk of the island led by Whitehead Island staff, boat ride of local waters, and lobster bake.
Linda’s classes maintain a safe, supportive environment that recognizes there is no such thing as a mistake in writing, just the next draft. For more info and to register, contact