Animal Poems: A Kids Poetry Workshop (Ages 8-11)

11511 W. Garfield Rd.,Spokane WA 99224

13 June, 2021

Description

Spend an afternoon at River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary, meeting the animals and writing poems. This Animal Poems Workship is taught by Ellen Welcker, a poet and volunteer at River’s Wish. She has taught writing workshops through Spokane Public Schools, Spark West Central, and university- and community-driven programming. Learn more about Ellen at www.ellenwelcker.com. Participants will meet at River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary at 2pm. Agenda and details are below: Wear comfortable clothing, sunscreen, and bring a water bottle—no food please. This workshop will take place entirely outside, but there is a shelter in case of poor weather. Masks required--limited attendance and physical spacing will be established.We will begin with a tour of the premises, meet a few animal friends, and then will spend the remainder of our time together writing. Ellen will provide prompts, and each participant will leave with at least three new drafts or beginnings of animal poems. No experience necessary. Paper and pencils provided; feel free to bring your own notebook and writing utensil if you prefer. Parents/caretakers, you are welcome to stay with your child/ren, but for safety reasons this workshop will cap at twelve attendees. This is a fundraiser for River’s Wish Animal Sanctuary. To participate, the donation is $30. Maximum twelve attendees.