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We will take advantage of the natural surroundings by incorporating the plant life and beach-findings to our work and, whenever the weather favours us, hold our art work and poetry writing sessions out of doors, though the island Post Office/cafe will double as our studio space for at least some of the time.
The poetry element of this course is related to the experience of re-connecting with the natural environment. It is presented through a number of gentle writing exercises. These are dotted throughout the week and, although they are aimed at beginners, more experienced writers will also find them useful as a way of developing a personal response to the environment. These sessions are entirely voluntary: you will never be coerced into sharing your writing or poetry with others and, even if you decide not to write, you can enjoy listening to, or taking part in, the group discussions on the writings of published poets and naturalists who have explored this theme. A library of such work will be available for you to read at your leisure.
As we progress through paper-making, printing, collage and writing activities, you will build up a bank of materials suitable for binding into one or more illustrated books, encapsulating all or part of your experience of a week spent on Tanera Mòr.
The price of this course includes all accommodation, meals, tuition and course materials. Accommodation is in three former croft houses and each participant will have their own room. If you would like to bring a partner or friend to share a twin or double room with you, then they will be made most welcome. Whilst you are spending time on the course, they can enjoy the peace, do some fishing or kayaking (untutored, so experience is essential) or hire a sail boat.
To find out more about Tanera Mòr and the surrounding area visit :
www.summer-isles.com
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