Diving into the Deep: Exploration of the Self Through Poetry Writing with Author Cristina M. R. Norcross

REGISTRATION STILL OPEN! Don't forget that we still have some spaces left for my upcoming poetry workshop, Diving into the Deep! We'd love to have you join us for some poetry, deep thinking, meditation, and communing with other writers!

DIVING INTO THE DEEP: Exploration of the Self Through Poetry Writing workshop facilitated by: Cristina Norcross

WHEN: Sun., May 22nd, 2016 / 9:30-12 noon.
WHERE: Perren Photography Studio /aka WET YOUR ART PALETTE; North Lake, WI
FEE: $35 - Limited space of 10. Prepay required to reserve space. 
TO REGISTER CALL: 262-966-1804

(For beginning, emerging, and experienced poets.)

•Through round-table style discussions, hands-on poetry writing exercises, as well as group and individual work, we will explore what it means to know and accept the self, whole-heartedly, in order to follow the path of our highest calling. If you enjoy the works of: Brené Brown, Anne Lamott, Natalie Goldberg, Elizabeth Gilbert, or Rebecca Campbell, this is the workshop for you!

Cristina M. R. Norcross is the editor of the online poetry journal, Blue Heron Review (www.blueheronreview.com). She is the author of 7 poetry collections, including Still Life Stories (Aldrich Press, forthcoming) and Amnesia and Awakenings (Local Gems Press, forthcoming). Her works appear online and in journals such as The Poetry Storehouse, Red Cedar, Lime Hawk, The Avocet, and Verse-Virtual, among others. She was a semi-finalist in the 2015 Concrete Wolf Chapbook Competition and a finalist in the 2015 Five Oaks Press Chapbook Contest. Cristina is one of the co-founders of Random Acts of Poetry and Art Day (Feb. 20th every year). Find out more at: www.cristinanorcross.com

Find out more at the Perren Photography Studio website: http://www.perrenphotography.com/wet_your_art_palette

Poetry Workshop with Author Cristina M. R. Norcross January 16, 2016

Using Poetry Exercises to Enhance the Beauty and Atmosphere of Prose Writing

with Cristina Norcross

January 16, 2016

(Registration Deadline: Mon, Jan 11) 

9:30 am – noon

Red Oak Writing ~ Marian Center for NonProfits #205

3195 S Superior St, Milwaukee

Poetry transports us to illuminating worlds, which we never knew existed, and convinces us to stay there with enticing sights, sounds, and textures. In this workshop, we will read a few sample passages from novels by writers who have a strong poetic voice. We will identify why each writer’s use of language and/or technique makes the narrative more evocative or compelling.

The larger portion of the session will be comprised of a series of short poetry writing prompts, followed by a Roundtable-style sharing and discussion period. Writing exercises will focus on word choice, imagery, and how to pinpoint your purpose in as few words as possible. Writers will work both solo and in groups, to help generate ideas and share thoughts on why the poetic voice helps to make a story come alive.

(photo credit: Perren Photography)

Cristina M. R. Norcross is the author of 5 poetry collections including, most recently, The Lava Storyteller (2013) and Living Nature’s Moments: A Conversation Between Poetry and Photography (2014) with co-author, Patricia Bashford. Her works appear in print and online in North American and international journals, such as The Toronto Quarterly, Red Cedar, The Moon Magazine, Your Daily Poem, Lime Hawk, The Poetry Storehouse, The Avocet, and Right Hand Pointing. Cristina’s work also appears in numerous print anthologies. She is the managing editor of the online poetry journal, Blue Heron Review (www.blueheronreview.com). Cristina is one of the co-organizers of Random Acts of Poetry and Art Day (February 20^th). Find out more about this author at: www.firkinfiction.com.

On March 11, 2010, I will be teaching a poetry workshop at The Lakes Gallery in North Lake, WI. Come join us!

Ekphrastic Poetry 101
with Cristina M.R. Norcross
Thurs., March 11, 2010 from 7 - 9:30 PM
Workshop with group discussion, writing prompt exercises & feedback sessions.
$20 per person. Registration required @ Lakes Gallery of Fine Art at (262) 966-1804


http://www.lakesfineart.com/classes___events


Ekphrastic poetry is the conversation between two pieces of art. The writer interprets a work of visual art and then creates a narrative in verse form that represents his or her reaction to that painting, photograph, sculpture or other artistic creation.

Cristina resides in the U.S., dividing her time between Wisconsin & New England. She graduated with a B.A. Honors Degree in English Literature from the University of Ottawa, Canada. Cristina lived in London, England for 5 years where she worked in publishing & taught high school level English. She also taught creative writing & language skills at a youth organization & is the author of a grammar usage manual. Ms. Norcross has had over 50 short stories, poems & articles published in literary magazines in England, Wales, The United States, Canada & Algeria. Published books: Land & Sea: Poetry Inspired by Art (2007), The Red Drum (2008), Unsung Love Songs (2010). Visit Ms. Norcross @ www.FirkinFiction.com

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***Hope to see you there for interesting discussions with other poets, inspiring exercises and positive feedback in a supportive, literary environment.