Name: All Genres Workshop with Allyson Jeffredo
Start: 2023-07-07T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2023-07-07T18:00:00-05:00

The week's events

- Journaling Journey from A-Zine: A Writing and Drawing Adventure for Kids Ages 9-12, All Genres Workshop with Allyson Jeffredo

Journaling Journey from A-Zine: A Writing and Drawing Adventure for Kids Ages 9-12

Journaling Journey from A-Zine: A Writing and Drawing Adventure for Kids Ages 9-12

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
July 7, 2023

Calling all kids ages 9-12! This summer, join Inlandia Institute for a writing and drawing adventure, “A Journaling Journey from A-Zine” at the Sgt. Salvador J. Lara Public Library in Casa Blanca. The workshop will meet in person for six consecutive Fridays beginning July 7, from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, with daily writing prompts delivered to parents’ inboxes via email. Throughout the program, participants will learn how to create a blank “’zine” using materials supplied by Inlandia. The daily prompts will provide new guided activities related to a letter of the alphabet – with a special focus on items that can be found in the Kathleen M. Gonzalez Garden at the Lara, engaging their senses and activating their creativity.

The program meets over the course of six Fridays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4 & 11, 2023. These Friday check-ins will help keep kids connected to their peers, and allow time for participants to share what they’re created. Four facilitators with differing artistic skill sets will collaborate to develop activities and rotate through the weekly check-ins, with all participating in the culminating event on August 11. If your 9-12 year old is seeking a creative outlet this summer, Inlandia’s “A-Zine Writing and Drawing Adventure” could be the journey they’re looking for!

The Sgt. Salvador J. Lara Public Library is located at 2985 Madison Ave, Riverside, CA 92504.

This workshop is free and open to kids ages 9-12. A parental release and consent form is required: https://tinyurl.com/A-Zine2023

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All Genres Workshop with Allyson Jeffredo

All Genres Workshop with Allyson Jeffredo

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
July 7, 2023

All Genres Workshop with Allyson Jeffredo
(All Levels)
Alternating Fridays, 4:00-6:00 PM PT, Zoom, 5/12, 5/26, 6/9, 6/23, and 7/7/23
This workshop is free, but registration is limited to 12 participants.

To register: https://tinyurl.com/Spring2023CWW

In this multi-genre workshop, participants receive bi-weekly inspiration in the form of both poetry and prose. Prompts inspire writing in the genre of your choice. Class discussions include the craft of writing and the challenges writers face in generating poetry, memoir, and short and long fiction.

Allyson Jeffredo is a poet, writer, and educator from the Coachella Valley. Learn more about her and her work at www.allysonjeffredo.com.

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Events in May 2024

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			1 6:30 pm: Writing and Presenting Poetry in ASL with Ryan Fingerle 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm May 1, 2024 Writing and Presenting Poetry in American Sign Language with Ryan Fingerle (All Levels) Alternating Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM PT, 4/17, 5/1, 5/15, 5/29, and 6/12/24, on Zoom. ASL Poetry is a FREE community enrichment workshop open to all. Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/Spring2024CWW Do you want to write poetry but don’t know how? Would you like to express poetry in ASL, but you’re not sure where to begin? Then come to this workshop! This introductory course is especially created for poetry lovers who want to learn how to write and present poetry in American Sign Language. It’s also for those who want to learn how to appreciate the art of poetry in both English and ASL. All are welcome – d/Deaf, HOH, and hearing – and an interpreter and closed captioning will be available. In this course, participants will experience both written and visual poetry. The workshop has several aims: to increase the ways you can become more engaged and curious readers of poetry; to increase your confidence in writing poems through text in English and American Sign Language; and to provide you with the support and resources for writing and presenting poetry in ASL. Ryan Fingerle is a Deaf writer, poet, and educator whose love of words has no boundaries. One of her works, “Stuck in the Middle,” was published in the 2021 MUSE Literary Magazine. She presented her English poem “Connected” in ASL in front of a live audience for a National Deaf History and Poetry Month event. Ryan holds a B.A. in English and Creative Writing, and she is in the process of earning her M.A. from Southern New Hampshire University. She is a private tutor in English and Math, and her 10 years of experience – and passion – is helping her adult students and their families enjoy the merits of both ASL and the English language. More	2 7:00 pm: The Power of the Letter - Civilian Exclusion Order No. 83 and the Incarceration of Riversiders 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 2, 2024 First Thursdays Arts Walk – The Power of the Letter: Civilian Exclusion Order No. 83 and the Incarceration of Riversiders 7:00-8:00 PM; doors open at 6:30 PM Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties 3855 Market Street Riverside, CA 92501 Free and open to the public. In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Month, Inlandia Institute, the Museum of Riverside and the Harada House Foundation, the Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties, the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, and Riverside Public Library will present a program about the concentration camps and incarceration of Japanese American citizens – including prominent Riversiders like the Harada family – on Thursday, May 2, at the Center for Social Justice and Civil Liberties. Please join us! The CSJCL will be reopening its Miné Okubo exhibit on April 26, so plan on taking a tour of Okubo’s artwork while you’re there! The Miné Okubo’s Eyes: A Life in Colors re-installation is a celebration of the artist’s remarkable body of work, which spans seven decades. The exhibition brings forth a dazzling array of paintings and drawings that have never been on public view. Okubo was a trailblazing artist who dedicated her life to creativity, beauty, and imagery that was “rooted in a concern for the humanities.” In addition to being an artist, Miné Okubo famously wrote a graphic autobiography depicting her time as a prisoner at one of the camps, Citizen 13660. Mine Okubo was born in Riverside in 1912 and graduated from Riverside City College in 1933. She received a degree in Fine Arts from UC Berkeley, where she later taught. In 1974, the Riverside Community College District selected Okubo as its Alumnus of the Year, and 30 years later Riverside City College named a street on campus in her honor. More	3	4
5 1:30 pm: Conversations at the Culver: What is Anime, Anyway? 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm May 5, 2024 Sunday, May 5, 2024 Conversations at the Culver: What is Anime, Anyway? with Sebraé Harris 1:30-3:00 PM; doors open at 1:00 PM UCR ARTS Barbara and Art Culver Center of the Arts 3824 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501 Free and open to the public. What is anime, anyway? And by the way, what is manga? And why are all those people wearing costumes? Join us for a conversation with animator and mangaka, Sebraé Harris, and discover the fascinating, nuanced, and colorful world of these Japanese comic artforms. Sebraé Harris – AKA “StarLite Crystal” – is an African American artist, entrepreneur, and professional mangaka. He started drawing at the age of four, and began taking art seriously when he was eight. Sebraé is a graduate of Riverside City College with degrees in Fine & Applied Arts, Animation, and Business & Entrepreneurship. The Vermillion Speedateer is his first manga/comic series. More 2:00 pm: First Sundays at RAM: Puppet Petting Zoo 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm May 5, 2024 Sunday, May 5, 2024 First Sundays at RAM: Puppet Petting Zoo With Nicole Cloeren and Puppets a la Carte 2:00-3:00 PM Riverside Art Museum 3425 Mission Inn Avenue Riverside, CA 92501 Free and open to the public. Join Inlandia and RAM at Riverside Art Museum on Sunday, May 5, for puppetry fun for the whole family! Nicole Cloeren and Puppets a la Carte will present “Puppet Petting Zoo,” a sensory “pet-venture” with storytelling for kids and grownups alike. More	6 6:00 pm: Writing for Children with José Chávez 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 6, 2024 Writing for Children with José Chávez (All Levels) Alternating Mondays, 6:00-8:00 PM PT 4/22, 5/6, 5/20, 6/3, and 6/17/24 on Zoom. $50. Registration required. https://tinyurl.com/Spring2024CWW This workshop is designed to meet the needs of those who wish to write or are writing for children. We’ll explore the writing voice for children, define a “picture book,” story arc, story introductions, appropriate vocabulary, children’s poetry, and more. There will be time to flex our writing muscles and develop the beauty and strength of our “voice” for children. José Chávez is a retired bilingual teacher and dedicates his life to writing. He's had poetry published in the Multilingual Educator Journal, Acentos Review, Inlandia Anthology and has written two award-winning bilingual poetry books for children. He lives in Riverside, CA, is married, and has three grown children. More 6:30 pm: Poetry & Prose with James Coats 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm May 6, 2024 Poetry & Prose with James Coats (All Levels) Alternating Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM PT, 4/8, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20, and 6/3/24 on Zoom https://tinyurl.com/Spring2024CWW In this multi-genre workshop, participants receive twice-monthly inspiration in the form of both poetry and prose. Prompts inspire writing in the genre of your choice. Class discussions include the craft of writing and the challenges writers face in generating poetry, memoir, and short and long fiction. James Coats is an author, poet, and educator born in Los Angeles and raised in the Inland Empire. He received his BFA from Cal Poly Pomona and his MBA from Cal State San Bernardino. As a creative change agent, he believes the arts can inspire youth and influence positive change in the world. His first poetry collection, If I had Lived, was published in 2018. In 2021, he founded Lift Our Voices Education, which hosts the monthly “Be The Change: Social Justice Writing Workshop.” His newest poetry collection, Midnight & Mad Dreams, is published by World Stage Press. Follow him on Instagram @MrLovingWords. More	7 6:00 pm: Micro Memoir with David Puma 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 7, 2024 Micro Memoir with David Puma (All Levels) Alternating Tuesdays: 4/23, 5/7, 5/21, 6/4, and 6/18 • 6-8 PM In person at Riverside Main Library – Carnegie Room 3900 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside 92501 Micro memoirs are short standalone pieces that often explore a moment in time, rather than an expanded life chapter. They are drawn from personal experience. Micro memoirs combine truth-telling with narrative tension and are specific to the writer’s micro-memory. Join instructor David Puma for this in-person workshop at Riverside Main Library as participants unleash the power of micro memoir. David Puma obtained his M.F.A. in creative writing at San Jose State University and his B.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Redlands. He has been in advanced poetry workshops every semester for the last four years, and has performed spoken word across California, including the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire – as well as in New York City and in London, U.K. Professionally, David’s poetry has been included on streaming platforms like Disney+. More	8 6:00 pm: All Genres Workshop with Victoria Waddle 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm May 8, 2024 All Genres Workshop with Victoria Waddle (Int.-Adv.) Alternating Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 PM PT, 4/10, 4/24, 5/8, 5/22, and 6/5/24, on Zoom $50. Registration required. https://tinyurl.com/Spring2024CWW In this multi-genre workshop, participants submit poetry and prose for biweekly critiques and receive feedback from other group members. Discussions include the craft of writing and the challenges writers face. The workshop leader provides biweekly articles and links related to participants’ work, particularly to problems that were discussed in the previous session. Victoria Waddle is a Pushcart Prize-nominated writer, with fiction and nonfiction published in literary journals and anthologies, including in Best Short Stories from The Saturday Evening Post Great American Fiction Contest. A collection of her short fiction, Acts of Contrition, is available from Los Nietos Press and her chapbook, The Mortality of Dogs and Humans, is available from Bamboo Dart Press. Her YA novel about a teen escaping a polygamist cult is coming from Inlandia Books. Previously the managing editor of Inlandia: A Literary Journey, she helped to establish a yearly teen issue. In a previous life, she was a high school English teacher and librarian. More	9	10	11 10:00 am: Writer’s Toolbox with Renee Gurley 10:00 am – 12:00 pm May 11, 2024 Writer’s Toolbox with Renee Gurley (All levels) Alternating Saturdays, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM PT, 4/13, 4/27, 5/11, 5/25, and 6/8/22, on Zoom. $50. Registration required. https://tinyurl.com/Spring2024CWW Unlock the door to your storytelling potential with "Writer's Toolbox," a transformative 5-session workshop designed to hone your craft and elevate your writing to new heights. Whether you're an aspiring novelist, seasoned writer, or simply eager to unleash your creative prowess, this course is your gateway to mastering the essential elements of compelling storytelling. Throughout this immersive journey, we'll delve deep into the art of characterization, exploring techniques to breathe life into your characters and make them leap off the page. From crafting complex personalities to infusing your characters with depth and authenticity, you'll learn how to create protagonists and antagonists that resonate with readers long after they've turned the final page. Renee Gurley, MA, MFA, is a writer and English teacherwith over 20 years of experience with words, whose works have appeared in Coping Magazine, Lehigh Valley Woman’ s Journal, and Budget Press. More
12	13	14 6:00 pm: The Art and Craft of Writing Poetry with Romaine Washington 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 14, 2024 The Art and Craft of Writing Poetry with Romaine Washington (All Levels) Alternating Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 PM PT, 4/16, 4/30, 5/14, 5/28, and 6/11/24, on Zoom. $50. Registration required. https://tinyurl.com/Spring2024CWW Discover the art and craft of writing poetry with generative prompts and other forms of poetic inspiration. Brief group feedback will help you uncover images and language that resonate for you and for your audience. Romaine Washington, M. Ed., is the editor of "These Black Bodies Are... A Blacklandia Anthology" and the author of “Purgatory Has an Address” (Bamboo Dart Press) and “Sirens in Her Belly” (Jamii Publications). She has been published in various anthologies and periodicals, including Inlandia Institute’s “San Bernardino Singing” anthology and “Cholla Needles 32, 36 and 39.” Ms. Washington is a graduate fellow of The Watering Hole, South Carolina, and the Inland Area Writing Project at the University of California, Riverside. She was a public school educator for over twenty years and has developed a social justice curriculum available for free on her website: https://www.romainewashington.com/. The proud mother of two sons, Romaine Washington is a native Californian from San Bernardino who resides in the Inland Empire. More	15 6:30 pm: Writing and Presenting Poetry in ASL with Ryan Fingerle 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm May 15, 2024 Writing and Presenting Poetry in American Sign Language with Ryan Fingerle (All Levels) Alternating Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM PT, 4/17, 5/1, 5/15, 5/29, and 6/12/24, on Zoom. ASL Poetry is a FREE community enrichment workshop open to all. Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/Spring2024CWW Do you want to write poetry but don’t know how? Would you like to express poetry in ASL, but you’re not sure where to begin? Then come to this workshop! This introductory course is especially created for poetry lovers who want to learn how to write and present poetry in American Sign Language. It’s also for those who want to learn how to appreciate the art of poetry in both English and ASL. All are welcome – d/Deaf, HOH, and hearing – and an interpreter and closed captioning will be available. In this course, participants will experience both written and visual poetry. The workshop has several aims: to increase the ways you can become more engaged and curious readers of poetry; to increase your confidence in writing poems through text in English and American Sign Language; and to provide you with the support and resources for writing and presenting poetry in ASL. Ryan Fingerle is a Deaf writer, poet, and educator whose love of words has no boundaries. One of her works, “Stuck in the Middle,” was published in the 2021 MUSE Literary Magazine. She presented her English poem “Connected” in ASL in front of a live audience for a National Deaf History and Poetry Month event. Ryan holds a B.A. in English and Creative Writing, and she is in the process of earning her M.A. from Southern New Hampshire University. She is a private tutor in English and Math, and her 10 years of experience – and passion – is helping her adult students and their families enjoy the merits of both ASL and the English language. More	16 7:00 pm: Talking Ekphrasis with Jane Edberg, John Brantingham, and Stephanie Barbé Hammer 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 16, 2024 Thursday, May 16, 2024 Talking Ekphrasis: Jane Edberg and John Brantingham in Conversation with Stephanie Barbé Hammer 7:00-8:00 PM PT on ZOOM Free, but registration is required: https://tinyurl.com/EkphrasisZoom Join Stephanie Barbé Hammer in conversation with artist Jane Edberg and poet John Brantingham as they discuss Jane and John’s poetry/etymprastic (art in response to poetry) book, My Dead, their upcoming Inlandia boot camp exploring ekphrasis (writing in response to art) from a design point-of-view, and their evolving understanding of what the forms can do. Register today! More	17	18 2:00 pm: All-Teen Issue Launch of Inlandia - A Literary Journey 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm May 18, 2024 Saturday, May 18, 2024 All-Teen Issue Launch Inlandia: A Literary Journey 2:00-3:30 PM (PDT) On Zoom. Free and open to all, but registration is required: https://tinyurl.com/TEENJourney2024 Join us for a celebration of art, fiction, nonfiction, and poetry created and selected by teens. More
19	20 6:00 pm: Writing for Children with José Chávez 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 20, 2024 Writing for Children with José Chávez (All Levels) Alternating Mondays, 6:00-8:00 PM PT 4/22, 5/6, 5/20, 6/3, and 6/17/24 on Zoom. $50. Registration required. https://tinyurl.com/Spring2024CWW This workshop is designed to meet the needs of those who wish to write or are writing for children. We’ll explore the writing voice for children, define a “picture book,” story arc, story introductions, appropriate vocabulary, children’s poetry, and more. There will be time to flex our writing muscles and develop the beauty and strength of our “voice” for children. José Chávez is a retired bilingual teacher and dedicates his life to writing. He's had poetry published in the Multilingual Educator Journal, Acentos Review, Inlandia Anthology and has written two award-winning bilingual poetry books for children. He lives in Riverside, CA, is married, and has three grown children. More 6:30 pm: Poetry & Prose with James Coats 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm May 20, 2024 Poetry & Prose with James Coats (All Levels) Alternating Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM PT, 4/8, 4/22, 5/6, 5/20, and 6/3/24 on Zoom https://tinyurl.com/Spring2024CWW In this multi-genre workshop, participants receive twice-monthly inspiration in the form of both poetry and prose. Prompts inspire writing in the genre of your choice. Class discussions include the craft of writing and the challenges writers face in generating poetry, memoir, and short and long fiction. James Coats is an author, poet, and educator born in Los Angeles and raised in the Inland Empire. He received his BFA from Cal Poly Pomona and his MBA from Cal State San Bernardino. As a creative change agent, he believes the arts can inspire youth and influence positive change in the world. His first poetry collection, If I had Lived, was published in 2018. In 2021, he founded Lift Our Voices Education, which hosts the monthly “Be The Change: Social Justice Writing Workshop.” His newest poetry collection, Midnight & Mad Dreams, is published by World Stage Press. Follow him on Instagram @MrLovingWords. More	21 1:00 pm: Culver Center of the Arts Mini Comic Fest 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm May 21, 2024 Saturday, June 29, 2024 Culver Center of the Arts Mini Comic Fest Featuring Black Kirby 1:00 PM-5:00 PM UCR ARTS Barbara and Art Culver Center of the Arts 3824 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501 $15 Admission Culver Center of the Arts Mini Comic Fest is back! This event brings together artists, writers, creators, and scholars to discuss comics, culture, and industry. The event will feature panel discussions and the Black Kirby exhibition “Whatever Happened to Dyno-Woman: The Alternative History of an Afrofuturist Icon” on view now at the Culver Center of the Arts. More 6:00 pm: Micro Memoir with David Puma 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 21, 2024 Micro Memoir with David Puma (All Levels) Alternating Tuesdays: 4/23, 5/7, 5/21, 6/4, and 6/18 • 6-8 PM In person at Riverside Main Library – Carnegie Room 3900 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside 92501 Micro memoirs are short standalone pieces that often explore a moment in time, rather than an expanded life chapter. They are drawn from personal experience. Micro memoirs combine truth-telling with narrative tension and are specific to the writer’s micro-memory. Join instructor David Puma for this in-person workshop at Riverside Main Library as participants unleash the power of micro memoir. David Puma obtained his M.F.A. in creative writing at San Jose State University and his B.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Redlands. He has been in advanced poetry workshops every semester for the last four years, and has performed spoken word across California, including the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire – as well as in New York City and in London, U.K. Professionally, David’s poetry has been included on streaming platforms like Disney+. More	22 6:00 pm: All Genres Workshop with Victoria Waddle 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm May 22, 2024 All Genres Workshop with Victoria Waddle (Int.-Adv.) Alternating Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 PM PT, 4/10, 4/24, 5/8, 5/22, and 6/5/24, on Zoom $50. Registration required. https://tinyurl.com/Spring2024CWW In this multi-genre workshop, participants submit poetry and prose for biweekly critiques and receive feedback from other group members. Discussions include the craft of writing and the challenges writers face. The workshop leader provides biweekly articles and links related to participants’ work, particularly to problems that were discussed in the previous session. Victoria Waddle is a Pushcart Prize-nominated writer, with fiction and nonfiction published in literary journals and anthologies, including in Best Short Stories from The Saturday Evening Post Great American Fiction Contest. A collection of her short fiction, Acts of Contrition, is available from Los Nietos Press and her chapbook, The Mortality of Dogs and Humans, is available from Bamboo Dart Press. Her YA novel about a teen escaping a polygamist cult is coming from Inlandia Books. Previously the managing editor of Inlandia: A Literary Journey, she helped to establish a yearly teen issue. In a previous life, she was a high school English teacher and librarian. More	23	24	25 10:00 am: Writer’s Toolbox with Renee Gurley 10:00 am – 12:00 pm May 25, 2024 Writer’s Toolbox with Renee Gurley (All levels) Alternating Saturdays, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM PT, 4/13, 4/27, 5/11, 5/25, and 6/8/22, on Zoom. $50. Registration required. https://tinyurl.com/Spring2024CWW Unlock the door to your storytelling potential with "Writer's Toolbox," a transformative 5-session workshop designed to hone your craft and elevate your writing to new heights. Whether you're an aspiring novelist, seasoned writer, or simply eager to unleash your creative prowess, this course is your gateway to mastering the essential elements of compelling storytelling. Throughout this immersive journey, we'll delve deep into the art of characterization, exploring techniques to breathe life into your characters and make them leap off the page. From crafting complex personalities to infusing your characters with depth and authenticity, you'll learn how to create protagonists and antagonists that resonate with readers long after they've turned the final page. Renee Gurley, MA, MFA, is a writer and English teacherwith over 20 years of experience with words, whose works have appeared in Coping Magazine, Lehigh Valley Woman’ s Journal, and Budget Press. More
26	27	28 6:00 pm: The Art and Craft of Writing Poetry with Romaine Washington 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm May 28, 2024 The Art and Craft of Writing Poetry with Romaine Washington (All Levels) Alternating Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 PM PT, 4/16, 4/30, 5/14, 5/28, and 6/11/24, on Zoom. $50. Registration required. https://tinyurl.com/Spring2024CWW Discover the art and craft of writing poetry with generative prompts and other forms of poetic inspiration. Brief group feedback will help you uncover images and language that resonate for you and for your audience. Romaine Washington, M. Ed., is the editor of "These Black Bodies Are... A Blacklandia Anthology" and the author of “Purgatory Has an Address” (Bamboo Dart Press) and “Sirens in Her Belly” (Jamii Publications). She has been published in various anthologies and periodicals, including Inlandia Institute’s “San Bernardino Singing” anthology and “Cholla Needles 32, 36 and 39.” Ms. Washington is a graduate fellow of The Watering Hole, South Carolina, and the Inland Area Writing Project at the University of California, Riverside. She was a public school educator for over twenty years and has developed a social justice curriculum available for free on her website: https://www.romainewashington.com/. The proud mother of two sons, Romaine Washington is a native Californian from San Bernardino who resides in the Inland Empire. More	29 6:30 pm: Writing and Presenting Poetry in ASL with Ryan Fingerle 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm May 29, 2024 Writing and Presenting Poetry in American Sign Language with Ryan Fingerle (All Levels) Alternating Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM PT, 4/17, 5/1, 5/15, 5/29, and 6/12/24, on Zoom. ASL Poetry is a FREE community enrichment workshop open to all. Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/Spring2024CWW Do you want to write poetry but don’t know how? Would you like to express poetry in ASL, but you’re not sure where to begin? Then come to this workshop! This introductory course is especially created for poetry lovers who want to learn how to write and present poetry in American Sign Language. It’s also for those who want to learn how to appreciate the art of poetry in both English and ASL. All are welcome – d/Deaf, HOH, and hearing – and an interpreter and closed captioning will be available. In this course, participants will experience both written and visual poetry. The workshop has several aims: to increase the ways you can become more engaged and curious readers of poetry; to increase your confidence in writing poems through text in English and American Sign Language; and to provide you with the support and resources for writing and presenting poetry in ASL. Ryan Fingerle is a Deaf writer, poet, and educator whose love of words has no boundaries. One of her works, “Stuck in the Middle,” was published in the 2021 MUSE Literary Magazine. She presented her English poem “Connected” in ASL in front of a live audience for a National Deaf History and Poetry Month event. Ryan holds a B.A. in English and Creative Writing, and she is in the process of earning her M.A. from Southern New Hampshire University. She is a private tutor in English and Math, and her 10 years of experience – and passion – is helping her adult students and their families enjoy the merits of both ASL and the English language. More	30	31

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The week's events

Journaling Journey from A-Zine: A Writing and Drawing Adventure for Kids Ages 9-12

All Genres Workshop with Allyson Jeffredo

Submission Window CLOSES for 2024 Hillary Gravendyk Poetry Prizes

6:00 pm: The Art and Craft of Writing Poetry with Romaine Washington

6:30 pm: Writing and Presenting Poetry in ASL with Ryan Fingerle

7:00 pm: The Power of the Letter - Civilian Exclusion Order No. 83 and the Incarceration of Riversiders

1:30 pm: Conversations at the Culver: What is Anime, Anyway?

2:00 pm: First Sundays at RAM: Puppet Petting Zoo

6:00 pm: Writing for Children with José Chávez

6:30 pm: Poetry & Prose with James Coats

6:00 pm: Micro Memoir with David Puma

6:00 pm: All Genres Workshop with Victoria Waddle

10:00 am: Writer’s Toolbox with Renee Gurley

6:00 pm: The Art and Craft of Writing Poetry with Romaine Washington

6:30 pm: Writing and Presenting Poetry in ASL with Ryan Fingerle

7:00 pm: Talking Ekphrasis with Jane Edberg, John Brantingham, and Stephanie Barbé Hammer

2:00 pm: All-Teen Issue Launch of Inlandia - A Literary Journey

6:00 pm: Writing for Children with José Chávez

6:30 pm: Poetry & Prose with James Coats

1:00 pm: Culver Center of the Arts Mini Comic Fest

6:00 pm: Micro Memoir with David Puma

6:00 pm: All Genres Workshop with Victoria Waddle

10:00 am: Writer’s Toolbox with Renee Gurley

6:00 pm: The Art and Craft of Writing Poetry with Romaine Washington

6:30 pm: Writing and Presenting Poetry in ASL with Ryan Fingerle