Near & Wild: Writing Workshop w/ Elaine Bleakney
Phone-free half-day writing workshop led by poet Elaine Bleakney, centered on close nature observation and imaginative prompts. Slow down on a rural farm setting to practice paying attention and turning sensory details into fresh drafts.
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