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Upcoming events
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Poetrope: Meet & Write Poetry
·OnlineOnlinePoetrope meets online on the LAST MONDAY of every month for inspiration, perspiration, and association. We kick off the session by reading and discussing a published poem by a renowned author (but are open to considering lesser known poets). Then we write a poem or two. If there’s time, we talk about our experience during the writing.
7:00 - 7:30 - Read and Discuss published poem
7:30 - 7:50 - Write a poem or poems
7:50 - 8:00 - Wrap-up, pick a poet/poem for next meeting
Join me on the FIRST MONDAY of every month to get feedback on you poem. Details at PoetsWanted.
IMPORTANT: If you don't have a photo of your face in your sign-up profile, you will be removed from the guest list4 attendees
CWC Write-In at the Oakland Museum of California
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA, USJoin California's oldest writing club for a monthly 6-hour write-in with camaraderie and accountability!
WHERE: The Oakland Museum of California. The big beautiful building has a bigger and more beautiful garden with lots of seats and tables and places to write. Please choose any publicly accessible spot in the garden or in the Cafe. The host is usually in the cafe or the picnic benches by the water lilies pond. Check in with the host, who will likely have a CWC sign on the table.
HOW MUCH: This is a free event. While the museum charges a price for admission to the exhibits, there is no charge to use the Café or the gardens. Do buy lunch, drink, or something nice at the gift shop. We love OMCA!
WHEN: Second Saturdays, 12-5pm. Come for as little or as much of that time as you like. Find a space and write! Socialize respectfully! If someone is too busy to talk, no worries, shut up and write!
At 3:30 pm, we gather together so we can share what we have written. We usually meet behind the cafe, and the host will always check that spot if for some reason the reading location moves.
BRING: 1) your favorite writing tools, such as a pen and paper or a laptop, whatever is portable. 2) a warm jacket, blanket, or hoodie, if you chose to write outside in the spacious and glorious gardens in winter, or a hat and sunscreen in the summer. 3) a pillow or cushion, if that will make you more comfortable to sit and write, and 4) lunch money or a bag lunch/snacks to help you power through.
View for Monthly Dates:
https://bit.ly/cwc-write-in-at-the-oakland-museum-of-california-multipledates
Our Google calendar, if you want to save this event into your personal calendar or get notifications.4 attendees
Poetrope: Meet & Write Poetry
·OnlineOnlinePoetrope meets online on the LAST MONDAY of every month for inspiration, perspiration, and association. We kick off the session by reading and discussing a published poem by a renowned author (but are open to considering lesser known poets). Then we write a poem or two. If there’s time, we talk about our experience during the writing.
Agenda:
8:30 - 9:00 - Read and Discuss a poem selected by the group
9:00 - 9:20 - Write a poem or poems
9:20 - 9:30 - Wrap-up, pick a poet/poem for next meeting
Join me on the LAST MONDAY of every month to get feedback on you poem. Details at PoetsWanted.
IMPORTANT: If you don't have a photo of your face in your sign-up profile, you will be removed from the guest list.2 attendeesCWC Write-In at the Oakland Museum of California
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA, USJoin California's oldest writing club for a monthly 6-hour write-in with camaraderie and accountability!
WHERE: The Oakland Museum of California. The big beautiful building has a bigger and more beautiful garden with lots of seats and tables and places to write. Please choose any publicly accessible spot in the garden or in the Cafe. The host is usually in the cafe or the picnic benches by the water lilies pond. Check in with the host, who will likely have a CWC sign on the table.
HOW MUCH: This is a free event. While the museum charges a price for admission to the exhibits, there is no charge to use the Café or the gardens. Do buy lunch, drink, or something nice at the gift shop. We love OMCA!
WHEN: Second Saturdays, 12-5pm. Come for as little or as much of that time as you like. Find a space and write! Socialize respectfully! If someone is too busy to talk, no worries, shut up and write!
At 3:30 pm, we gather together so we can share what we have written. We usually meet behind the cafe, and the host will always check that spot if for some reason the reading location moves.
BRING: 1) your favorite writing tools, such as a pen and paper or a laptop, whatever is portable. 2) a warm jacket, blanket, or hoodie, if you chose to write outside in the spacious and glorious gardens in winter, or a hat and sunscreen in the summer. 3) a pillow or cushion, if that will make you more comfortable to sit and write, and 4) lunch money or a bag lunch/snacks to help you power through.
View for Monthly Dates:
https://bit.ly/cwc-write-in-at-the-oakland-museum-of-california-multipledates
Our Google calendar, if you want to save this event into your personal calendar or get notifications.2 attendees
Past events
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