Karen Heaster has written advertising copy, essays, and articles. She originally refused to write poetry but got over it. She greatly admires Billy Collins and Ogden Nash She has been a presenter at Brushwood for many years. She is long time friend of Brushwood and has helped many years even helping Frank build the roof on the Registration building.
Writing Poetry: Ghazals A ghazal is an Arabic poetic form of at least five couplets with a refrain at the end of each couplet. They are fun to write and, as usual, we are not going to take ourselves too seriously. All Welcome Sankofa, Friday, July 19
Writing Poetry: Haibun A Haibun is a Japanese poetic style that combines Haiku with prose poetry. A distinctive form, it is often used to describe travel or nature. Bring your pen or pencil and paper and let’s have fun. All Welcome Sankofa, Saturday, July 20
Cinquains We will be writing five-line poems as a group activity. They will be silly, profound, beautiful and sometimes just strange. Above all the activity of writing them is pure fun! Absolutely no writing experience required. All ages. All Welcome Sirius Rising, Monday, July 22
Open Mic Poetry Come hear the sheer talent that comes to Brushwood. If you write, bring your best efforts to share with others. What ever style you write, we’d love to hear it. All Welcome Sirius Rising, Wednesday, July 24
Remembering Eli Sheva Eli was a presenter at Brushwood festivals for many years. She died on January 1, 2023. We will share stories and memories of her. In addition, there will be belongings of hers for you to take and keep in her memory at no charge. All Welcome Sirius Rising, Friday, July 26