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Classes at the Diarists' Workshop
are fun, get you writing and nurture the search for your inner
voice. Charlene's teaching style is engaging and each student
receives the personal attention expected of an intimate gathering.
There are classes for beginner and experienced diarists, and
no one will be asked to read from his/her journal.
CLASSES WITH CHARLENE GEISS
SPRING SCHEDULE
WRITE ON WITH CHARLENE
The Oracle of Apollo's inscription reads, "Know thyself." Simple and clear as the command may be, for most of us the suggestion is a life's work. This class is for those who have studied the writing techniques with Charlene and want to practice what they have learned to continue the journey of self-discovery, healing, and change. Learn to better articulate thoughts, feelings, and needs. Join us and discover new pathways to more provocative entries while benefiting from the support, stimulus, and discipline of a journaling group.
7 Fridays from 11:30-1:00.
May 1, 8, 22, 29 & June 12, 19, 26
Fee $24 per class includes tax.
MIXED MEDIA JOURNALS
This class is for those who are just beginning to keep a mixed media journal, have to get back into the creative groove, or want a creative journaling experience. We will be spending an equal amount of time on writing and visual embellishments. I will be suggesting creative techniques for writing, penmanship, imagery, collage, and the use of various materialsh
6 Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
May 21, 28 June 11, 18, 25 July 2
Fee $195 includes tax and materials
TRAVEL JOURNALING
Together we will prepare your journal for a future trip or work on starting a journal with ephemera and photos you have collected on a past trip. If you are visiting Santa Fe take some time to journal your present experience. Join Charlene and learn how to:
--apply color, texture, and images to the page
--create pockets and envelops for collected memorabilia
--capture those special moments with creative writing techniques
Three Saturday sessions to choose from:
June 13, July 25, August 8
9:00 to 4:00 pm. with hour break for lunch
$85. per session includes tax and materials
BETWEEN THE LINES: BEGINNING WITH CHARLENE
There are as many ways to keep a journal, as there are people, or specifically, diarists. Although diarists write to record their lives, heal psychic wounds, or plan for the future, there are no hard-core rules. However, there are techniques that provide greater insights and assist in better articulating one's thoughts and feelings. In this workshop students practice eleven of these journal-writing techniques and many visual methods that will benefit the experienced diarist who is stuck in a rut of repetitive themes, or the beginner who is faced with the seemingly endless blank pages of a book. No talent for writing or art is necessary to have your journal bulging with exciting pages!
Six Tuesdays,
June 23 - July 28 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.,
$185.00: includes a copy of Inner Outings: Diarist Deck and Book of Exploration
CREATIVE JOURNALING: THE COLLECTION OF SOULFUL STIRRINGS
at the 2009 TAOS WRITING CONFERENCE
Charlene teaches specific journal writing techniques that provide diverse and appropriate narrative for articulating your experiences. Because not everything is best expressed in words, you also discover easy ways to incorporate images and visual clues that enhance your entries.
July 17-19.
For details and registration go to www.unm.edu/~taosconf/
PRIVATE SESSION AT CHARLENE’S STUDIO & CLASSROOM FOR…
JOURNAL WRITING
There are as many ways to journal as there are people. Whether you want to journal as an art form, record your life experience, or resolve emotional issues Charlene, author of Inner Outings, will help you set an intention, begin your journal, and suggest materials and techniques to keep you inspired. If you are tired of never finishing a journal, come learn the pitfalls of journaling and new methods that will motivate to your very last exciting page.
MIXED MEDIA JOURNALING
As an exhibited mixed media artist and featured diarist in Signatures: The Art Journal Collection Charlene helps those with little or no art training create lush journals that bulge with images, collage, and ephemera that reflect your experience and interests. A fun session for individuals or a small group of friends. Schedule a half or full day.
THE FAMILY JOURNAL
Find a new way for you and your partner, or all members of the family, to creatively interact and communicate that is fun, supportive, and nourishing for all! A workshop designed for visitors or residents of Santa Fe who want an activity that will reflect experiences and growth for years to come. Available as a half or full day.
CREATIVE PROJECTS
So many of us have a great idea for a project, but lack the discipline, support, and the tools for organization that allow for a successful experience. Charlene has assisted authors, designers, entrepreneurs, and artists with long and short term goals. Make an appointment to discuss your vision and needs.
Session fees upon request.
CLASSES WITH OTHER FACULTY
THE LAST GIFTS: CREATIVE WAYS TO BE WITH THE DYING
I don't believe people are afraid of death. What they are afraid of is the incompleteness of their lives.
--Ted Rosenthal
In this workshop Jillian suggests ways to creatively engage with the dying and help them meet their final goals, while giving you an emotional map of how to be truly helpful. Whether you know someone who is dying now or not, learn ways to be more present and comfortable, listen more fully, and get in touch with your own values. When you spend time with someone who is dying, you learn immeasurably about yourself. As our population ages, the information provided in this workshop is essential. If you think being with someone who is dying is depressing, you're in for a surprise. It is awe-inspiring!
Jillian Brasch is a registered occupational therapist who has provided direct care for hospice patients, led bereavement support groups, and taught art classes for AIDS patients. Her first book is The Last Gifts.
4 Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30 pm, June 3-24.
Fee $90. includes a copy of The Last Gifts.
POETIC JOURNALING I
Ink runs from the corners of my mouth
There is no happiness like mine.
I have been eating poetry. --Mark Strand
Would you like to add the taste of poetry to your journaling? You need not consider yourself a poet to enjoy this class. We will explore some time-proven poetic "forms" that will help you turn your love for words into poetry. You will learn the Cento and Found Poem, the Cinquain and a touch of Haiku. We will also play with the Pantoum, Villanelle and Sestina. Don't let these
terms scare you; they are just old friends you haven't yet met.
Judy Morse is an experienced diarist/teacher and published Santa Fe poet.
4 Sundays, July 12-August 2, 1:30-3:30 pm
$120. includes tax and workbook
 WOMEN'S RETREAT WITH CHARLENE
2009 September 4-14 (Full)
2009 September 18-28 (Now open)
a time to quiet the mind, to reflect
take walks, read, write, but mostly listen
to the birds, the wind, your soul's inner wisdom
share your experiences with kindred spirits
put words to your unconscious thoughts
visually express your private feelings
create a celebratory journal
that reflects this journey
with Charlene, your teacher and guide.
For more information about the accommodations and Corsica go to www.lemanoirdebastelica.com, then call Charlene 660-8893
Corsica is located about 100 miles south of Nice, France, and 100 miles west of the Italian Riviera. It is the birthplace of Napoleon. The coastline has white sand beaches and rocky coves. Mountaintops that rise to 10,000 feet dominate the center of the historical island.
Corsica is one of the few unspoiled spots in Europe. In the village of Bastelica, even though it is only 25 miles from the capitol city, Ajaccio, one feels transported to the Middle Ages. Narrow passages meander from neighborhood to neighborhood. The many mountain streams and waterfalls can be heard along with the town's chickens and goats. Living is slow and harmonious. The cathedral bell marks the time.
Babette's Le Manoir is a semi-fortified lodge built for a count in 1509 in the picturesque mountain village of Bastelica. The house is a romantic four-story, stone structure, complete with chestnut beams and turret staircase. Babette sister, chef Silvianne, prepares your healthy country French cuisine.
Charlene Geiss will present the days journal lesson under a canopy of trees in a garden of jasmine, mint, and Corsican maguis. After the main meal of the day, the afternoon is yours to continue to journal, hike, read, take photographs, or simply relax. In the evening there will be an assortment of optional activities. Two days will find us on an excursion to the city of Ajaccio, Capo de Feno (beach), the ruins of Filotosa, and the magical medieval city of Bonifacio.
Your guide and teacher, Charlene Geiss, with a M.A. in Education, is an experienced teacher who will take you on a memorable inner and outer journey to places that will inspire, nurture, and heal. She is the co-author and artist of Inner Outings: The Diarist's Deck and Book of Exploration and is one of the featured diarists in Signatures: The Art Journal Collection and the 2004 Art Journal Calendar. In the spring of 2008 she released her first DVD, Creative Journaling with Charlene Geiss.
Retreat for 10 days with Single Occupancy Package $3000,
with Double Occupancy Package $2700.
Package includes 7 Day Workshop, Meals, 2 Scheduled Excursions
Airfare and mandatory travel insurance are not included.
Limited to eight women
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