I have been teaching young adults and adults since 2006, in both academic and alternative spaces. Teaching is a world-making practice and a creative collaboration. I teach poetry, pigment-making, the poetics of pigment, and painting. I also offer individual mentorships.
UPCOMING CLASSES
“the things themselves”
Online poetry workshop to benefit the IPRC
April 28, 2024, 11 am
✷ details and registration here
Pigment + Place: Deep Space and Time
PLAYA artist residency and retreat center, SE Oregon
June 6 - 16, 2024
✷ details and registration here
Pigment + Place
The Art Center, Corvallis, Oregon
September 7, 2024
✷ details and registration coming soon
Pigment + Place
Mountain Water retreat, Gardner, Colorado
September 12 - 15, 2024
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Poetry of Place
Mountain Water retreat, Gardner, Colorado
September 19 - 22, 2024
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Pigment + Place
Pine Meadow Ranch, Sisters, Oregon
October 4 - 8, 2024
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MENTORSHIP
Would you like to receive focused, individualized attention on your work? I am available for a limited number of sliding-scale individual mentorships. I work with poets, writers, visual artists, and pigment-makers. Together, we can support the development of a specific project or co-create ways to support your overall creative practice.
I’ve worked with some people for years, and with others, we find that just a few conversations are perfect. Our time together can be in person, online, or on the phone. Mentorship is a part of my creative practice and it’s an honor for me to support another’s creative growth. Please be in touch if you are curious, I’d love to hear about you and your work.
MANUSCRIPT CONSULTATIONS
Focused, individualized, constructive support for your poetry or prose manuscript can be an essential part of advancing or completing your work. I have years of experience supporting others in realizing their vision. Together, we will observe, discuss, and refine your manuscript.
You’ll receive:
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An initial meeting (phone, online, or in person) so we can get to know each other. We’ll discuss your inspirations, questions, goals, and the work you’ve done so far.
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Extensive written observations of the manuscript’s strengths and potentials.
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A follow-up meeting to discuss my observations, your questions, and next steps.
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Once you’re ready to submit the manuscript for publication, I can also offer advice on this process.