Events

The Writer's Workshop
Instructor: Pat O'Brien
Date/Time: Sunday, September 18, 11 am - 1 pm
Tuition: $45 (Members $30) per class session
The Writer's Workshop is an invitation to read, write and exxplore areas of interest as writers and artists. The workshop will begin by introducing participants to basic concepts of free verse poetry including imagery, precise language and emotion. This workshop offers a playful, creative space to craft images and strengthen and nurture the artist's voice.
Poetry will be read and shared to show us our hearts and to trigger our own images and rich language. Participants will be encouraged to develop a relaxed attitude about writing.
 
Pat McDonald O'Brien
Pat is a literacy specialist and certified school librarian. Pat graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education of Exceptional Children and later from Drexel University where she earned a Masters of Science degree in Human Behavior and Development. While at Drexel, Pat also earned her Reading Specialist Certificate.
Pat has studied at the University of New Hampshire’s Reading and Writing Institutes, and has published several articles on literacy and learning. She is an active member of NCTE and IRA. For over five years, Pat was the children’s book review editor for Voices from the Middle. Pat has taught reading and writing to children with disabilities and reading weaknesses for over 30 years in both private and public schools.