Memories to Share: A Class to Begin Your Memoirs

160 South Saint Mary's St,Raleigh NC 27603

14 December, 2022

Description

Please note: This is a six-week class. One admission payment of $50/$60 includes all six sessions! Sessions are Wednesday evenings (5:30-7:30pm) on: 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, and 12/14 (There will be no class on 11/23 due to Thanksgiving). Each class will build upon prior classes, so we encourage participants to come to as many as they can. ~~~~~~~ Memories to share! Memories to share! Sad. And Glad. And Winsome, too! Come, please, and join us, We’ll build a memory, with you! ~~~~~~~ Memories to Share: A Class to Begin Your MemoirsThe purpose of our class is to encourage you in the joy and satisfaction of capturing personal memories and family stories in your own words so they will not be lost. Together, we will build confidence in your own voice as we explore a variety of techniques for writing. -When? Each Wednesday evenings between 11/2 and 12/14 (excepting 11/23), from 5:30 to 7:30 with a brief break for refreshments. -Where? The Joel Lane Museum House Visitors Center (160 South Saint Mary’s Street, Raleigh, NC) -PARKING: In spaces in front of the Visitor’s Center or on Hargett Street in front of the Lane House. -What? For six weeks we will explore the Writing Process and experiment with ways to write your important memories to share them with others. -Why? YOU must answer that! If you are interested in this class, you must have memories and stories that need to be recorded. Here is your chance to begin… What to bring? Something to write on such as a notebook or stenopad. This is for notes and ideas.At least one highlighterPenInstructor:Laurel Williams is a retired Creative Writing and English teacher of 30 years. She and her family recently moved to Raleigh from Phoenix so they could live near her daughter and son-in-law. She loves Raleigh with all its trees and history. Laurel also enjoys telling stories as a volunteer docent at the Joel Lane House.