New Workshops
5 Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 19, 26, April 2, 9 &16, 2025 Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, Stony Creek, CT This workshop is for those who have previously taken a writing workshop with Amy and/or are looking to get inspired, re-energized, and take their writing to the next level in a creative, supportive group setting. Amy will use creative prompts and exercises that encourage right-brain creativity to help you get the words flowing. We will explore short-form writing genres—including poetry, prose-poetry, and flash fiction. Cost: for 5 week session: $125 Please email Amy directly with questions and/or to register: amyjaybarry@gmail.com. Beyond Intermission: Thriving in Your Third Act 5 Mondays, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14 & 4/21, 2 to 4 p.m. Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, Stony Creek Due to a very enthusiastic response when this workshop was held in November, 2024 at WWML, it is being offered again. People on a wait list were given first option to register. There are currently three or four openings left. Description: As each generation lives longer, more active lives— people in their 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond, still working or retired, married, divorced, single or widowed, are finding themselves asking the same question: How will I spend the next 20, 30 or even 40 years? In this workshop Amy will implement creative visualizations, hands-on expressive art and writing exercises, current research findings, and group discussion and feedback to help participants get “unstuck” and move beyond “intermission” into a rich and rewarding “third act.” There is no charge for the program, but attendance is limited, and therefore a commitment to attend all 5 sessions is requested. Registration is required by calling the library at 203-488-8702. Expressive Art & Writing Workshop 4 Wednesdays, May 21 to June 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. Dudley Farm Museum, Guilford, CT Amy will employ imaginative prompts and exercises, inspired by the beautiful natural surroundings at Dudley Farm; historical items in the 19th-century farmhouse; and art & artifacts in the Quinnipiac Dawnland Museum. We will do this work together in a supportive group environment. Previous writing or drawing experience is not necessary. Required supplies for class: A small set of oil pastels, writing notebook or journal. The four-week session is $100 with a portion of the fee to benefit the Dudley Farm Museum. Spaces are limited. Register by May 12 online https://dudleyfarm.com/event/arts-and-creative-writing/ or send a check payable to the Dudley Foundation. Please include your email on the check so we can confirm your registration. Send it to the Dudley Farm Museum, 2351 Durham Road, Guilford CT 06437. |
-- Jennifer Walker