Attention all rock and stone Lovers! This Masterclass is an invitation to explore movement, rock and a kaleidoscope of connections between humans and stones. It will focus on exploring what it means to move a rock and what it means, as a human, to be moved by rocks and stones, through the mediums of both poetry and prose.
Ruth Allen and Alyson Hallett are immersed in the worlds of writing, geology, embodiment, experimentation and the development of relationships with stones. Both writers place stones at the centre of their personal and professional lives: what can be learned from them, how we communicate, how we can write about and with them.
During the session, Ruth and Alyson will share stories about their own experience of working with these elements, as well as encouraging participants to reflect on their own stories.
Participants will be invited to take part in inspiring writing exercises and, most importantly, there will be a sense of collaborating with rocks, with mineral intelligences and exploring new material entanglements.
Participants will learn ways in which to explore and expand how they think and write about rocks and rocky landscapes, the outer and inner lives of stones.
This Masterclass will be playful, and it is hoped that all writers will come away with some innovative writing, provocations and thoughts to nourish them through the days and weeks after the session. The Masterclass is for anyone, at any stage of their writing, who is interested in this fascinating subject and how it intersects with and feeds creativity.
Is this session for me?
Our masterclasses are regularly attended by writers who:
- Are hungry for fresh thinking, stimulus and new ways into their writing
- Are looking to keep up or boost their writing momentum
- Have time constraints and can’t always commit to the live experience
- Are wanting to try something new
- Enjoy taking things at their own pace
- Are looking to develop a regular writing habit
- Are looking for a supportive environment in which to open up creatively
What will I gain?
- A two hour writing workout – at your pace
- Two hours of inspiring tuition from the finest writers at work today
- Two hours to focus on your writing with guidance from experienced Arvon tutors
- Two hours of craft, technique and writing prompts
- Two hours that will propel your writing forward
- Support from friendly Arvon hosts
- Becoming part of an inclusive creative community
- Access to the recording afterwards
How does it work?
The Masterclass will be delivered via Zoom webinar, so you can take the session at your own pace, without the pressure of having your video or camera on. You can contribute via the chatbox with your tutor and other writers attending the session. Sessions are also recorded so if you are unable to attend live, you will have access to the recording afterwards. Masterclasses can be accessed from anywhere in the world. Just translate the UK time to your local time zone.
Why Arvon?
Arvon is a not-for-profit charity that has been running since 1968.
At Arvon, everyone who crosses the door of one of our writing houses is a writer – no matter what their age or writing experience – and all are welcome.
For more information About Arvon – Home of Creative Writing since 1968 – Arvon
Alyson Hallett
Ruth Allen
