Course Description: Moments, by nature, are brief. This half-day class will explore haiku writing as a practice for cultivating our attention, tuning in and transcribing with clarity, brevity, and delight, our moments of engagement with nature, other people, and our wor......More
Course Description: Moments, by nature, are brief. This half-day class will explore haiku writing as a practice for cultivating our attention, tuning in and transcribing with clarity, brevity, and delight, our moments of engagement with nature, other people, and our world. Our time together will include a discussion of the provocative and wild nature of the poetic form of haiku, time to draw inspiration from the land, writing time, and opportunities to share work. We’ll start with a communal lunch provided by WEI. All are welcome and invited to this opportunity for creative practice. All are welcome – WEI classes are open to everyone. If you would be interested in staying overnight at WEI before and/or after this class, please reserve accommodations through our FarmStay. What to Bring: A notebook and pen. Wear shoes appropriate for walking in the fields and paths at the farm. Instructor Bio: Arleta Little is a poet, writer and culture worker with a deep passion for the natural world that has been fed by regular habits of walking, hiking, meditation, retreats, and writing haiku. Her poetic work and writings appeared in multiple journals and publications. Arleta currently serves as the Executive & Artistic Director for the Loft Literary Center. Her 2024 book of poetry, Black Swallowtail, pairs her poetry with paintings by visual artist Ta-coumba T. Aiken in the African tradition of call and response. WEI has an annual scholarship fund to support cost-accessible programming. Please see scholarship application instructions in the registration form below.
Women’s Environmental Institute, 15715 River Road, North Branch, MN, 55056
