Writing with the Tarot:
A Personal & Creative Writing Worshop
Using the Cards as Inspiration
Saturday, June 23, 2007, 10 AM to 3 PM, $55.
Presence of Heart, 864 26th Ave., San Francisco, California 94121
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Instructors: Susan Gold and Evelyn Jean Pine
To reserve a space, email susan@magicians-table.com
What to bring:
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a bag lunch—we'll just take a half-hour break for lunch (We will have access to a refrigerator and microwave.)
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your favorite notebook and pen or pencil
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your favorite Tarot deck—if you have one, and if you don't, we'll have plenty to share
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a clipboard, if you prefer to sit on a couch or the floor when you write |
What we will provide:
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handouts of the writing prompts we will be using
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a pamphlet with suggested interpretations for each of the 78 cards of the Tarot
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several Tarot decks that you are welcome to use throughout the workshop
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What to expect:
In the morning we'll use the cards for written personal exploration, and in the afternoon we'll use the cards for creative writing excercises. We will also touch on ways you can use the cards to cope with writer's block.
When you email to reserve a space, we will ask you to answer a few questions so that we
can tailor the exercises to meet the needs and interests of the group.
We will create a supportive environment and will encourage participants to share the work they produce throughout the day.
While we will address some of the basic symbolism of the Tarot and are happy to answer general questions about the Tarot, the focus of this workshop will not be on reading the cards.
To see examples of ways writers can use the cards for inspiration, go to the Writing & Tarot page. These exercises will give you a feel for what we will be doing in the workshop.
What Is Tarot?
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Illustrations from the Rider-Waite Tarot Deck reproduced by permission of U.S. Games Systems, Inc., Stamford, CT 06902 USA. Copyright 1971 by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. Further reproduction prohibited. The Rider-Waite Tarot Deck is a registered trademark of U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
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