Instructor: Francesca Aniballi
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Class Term: 09/29/2023 - 11/03/2023
Tuition/Fees
SCN Member: $165
Non-Member: $205
Class synopsis
In this course, you will be guided in journaling through inspiring prompts, you will find the hidden gems in your thoughts and will use them to jumpstart your own poems. You will learn to trust your authentic voice and to share some of your writing, if you're interested in doing so.Class description
Each week, you will receive a unit containing:
• the theme/element of the week
• a poem or two and quotes about the selected theme
• prompts to help you delve deep into the theme/element of the week in relation to your life
• step by step instructions on how to mine your reflections to jumpstart your own poems, how to choose the right form and tone for your poems, how to polish them
• suggestions for additional practice.
You will have the opportunity to interact with the instructor for course-related questions and support.
Class goals
Deepen your journaling practice, Develop your own poems organically, Learn to trust your authentic voice
Class communication method
I will deliver and receive materials, as well as respond, through my own website.Class outline
Unit 1: Air
• reflections on Air
• a poem or two and quotes about Air
• journaling prompts
• transform your reflections into poetry
• choose the form and tone for your poem
• polish your poem
• suggestions for additional practice.
You will send your written materials to the instructor, who will respond with personal feedback and suggestions.
Unit 2: Fire
reflections on Fire
• a poem or two and quotes about Fire
• journaling prompts
• transform your reflections into poetry
• choose the form and tone for your poem
• polish your poem
• suggestions for additional practice and wrapping up.
You will send your written materials to the instructor, who will respond with personal feedback and suggestions.
Unit 3: Water
reflections on Water
• a poem or two and quotes about Water
• journaling prompts
• transform your reflections into poetry
• choose the form and tone for your poem
• polish your poem
• suggestions for additional practice.
You will send your written materials to the instructor, who will respond with personal feedback and suggestions.
Unit 4: Earth
reflections on Earth
• a poem or two and quotes about Earth
• journaling prompts
• transform your reflections into poetry
• choose the form and tone for your poem
• polish your poem
• suggestions for additional practice.
You will send your written materials to the instructor, who will respond with personal feedback and suggestions.
Unit 5: Spirit
reflections on Spirit
• a poem or two and quotes about Spirit
• journaling prompts
• transform your reflections into poetry
• choose the form and tone for your poem
• polish your poem
• suggestions for additional practice and wrapping up.
You will send your written materials to the instructor, who will respond with personal feedback and suggestions.
Class time commitment
1-1.5 hours per weekInstructor bio
Francesca Aniballi is Italian by birth, but English is her elective language when it comes to creative expression.
It is the language that opens up her imagination.
After living in Scotland for years, where she received her Ph.D in Comparative Literature, she relocated in the Italian countryside, where she teaches and writes contentedly.
She also is an expressive arts therapist and brings her love for creative process in her teaching and facilitation.
