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JOURNALING

This popular , on-going , interactive workshops incorporates a variety of timed journaling activities , dynamic discussion , art , poetry , and prompts to help nurture your inner creativity , heighten selfawareness , and discover your true potential . Journaling is not about writing ; it is a journey of self-discovery through eye-hand-brain exploration that helps you make decisions , solve problems , overcome difficulties , deal with life ’ s issues , and discover your strengths . Register early . Instructor : MaryAnn Easley

Thurs 9:30am - 11:30am

WRITERS CIRCLE : CRITIQUE WORKSHOP

Whether you ’ re currently writing or simply thinking about writing , this is the place to discover what it ’ s all about . Here we analyze and respond to the writing of others , as well as , our own work-in-progress . We brainstorm plot , characterization , author voice , and find constructive and honest feedback . This workshop will heighten your awareness of the overall writing process . Instructor : MaryAnn Easley

Thurs 1:00pm - 3:00pm Activity # 8909 Sept 8-Oct 27 $ 56 ( 8wks ) Activity # 8910 Nov 3-Dec 15 $ 42 ( 6 wks )

BRAIN FITNESS

The brain is not a muscle but it can function as one . When we exercise it , our brain gets stronger . To keep it strong , we need to keep challenging it regularly . Memory , word naming , reasoning , problem solving , concentration and logical sequencing will be practiced .

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STORY WRITING TECHNIQUES IN MEMOIR & FICTION

Whether you ’ re writing memoir or fiction , it ’ s important to know how to structure a story develop good scenes , improve dialogue , and to show , not tell . Whether you are the hero to your own story or creating a fictional hero , these stories come from the heart and there are ways to make characters more memorable , techniques in developing setting and scene , and reasons for the narrative arc . Highly recommended for anyone interested in memoir or fiction , this class involves lecture , discussion , and optional critique of any work-in-progress . ( 8 weeks ) Instructor : MaryAnn Easley

OIL PAINTING STILL LIFE-SETUP , COMPOSITION AND PAINTING

Learn the art of setting and composing the subjects for still life painting . Learn how to arrange the light direction , catch the atmosphere and express the combined harmony of the subjects in the painting . Students will receive a required supply list at the time of registration . Instructor : Ebrahim Amin

Register at Sea Country ’ s Front Desk .

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