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SUMMARY:2025 Vocamus Writers Community Workshops
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Vocamus Writers Workshops: a series of workshops inspired by community and\nprovided by local authors for all writers at any stage of their craft.\nThe workshops are designed to:\n•adopt or further with innovative tools and sources an even more consistent writing practice\n•help participants relate to and better understand the characteristics of diverse genres\, such as\npoetry and nonfiction\n•understand the urgency of personal narratives in this day and age\n•be more resourceful and creative when facing stagnation or the dreaded blank page\n•create a plan to promote their work after finishing their manuscripts\n*and the opportunity for all of the above to converge into your next piece of writing.\nAll the Vocamus Writers Community Workshops will be provided at Vocamus Press: In the\nadjacent building of First Baptist Church\, located on 255 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, ON N1H 3V8\nRegistration details: Send an email to vocamuswriterscommunity@gmail.com to register for the\nspecific workshop that you are interested in participating before the workshop’s unique\nregistration deadline.\nThat’s all! Registration is PWYC ($15 suggested).\nTo be paid at the time of the workshop. Please bring cash. \nPump Up The Jamb: Noticing\, Appreciating\, and Practicing ‘Enjambment’ By James Nowak\n[May 20th 6-8pm]\nBetween Me and You: Using Second-Person Address in Poetry By Zane Koss\n[June 17th 6-8pm]\nDemystifying the personal essay By Zandra Juarez\n[July 22nd 6-8pm]\nPublishing and Promoting Your Writing By Greg Rhyno\n[August 26th 6-8pm]\nThe Art of Biography and Family History By Judith Nasby\n[September 30th 6-8pm]\nWriting on Your Feet By Sharon B. Moore\nOctober 28th [6-8pm]\nThe Crafting of a Memoir By Sue Williams\n[November 25th 6-8pm]
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/2025-vocamus-writers-community-workshops/
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshops
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SUMMARY:2025 Vocamus Writers Workshops
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Vocamus Writers Workshops: a series of workshops inspired by community and\nprovided by local authors for all writers at any stage of their craft.\nThe workshops are designed to:\n•adopt or further with innovative tools and sources an even more consistent writing practice\n•help participants relate to and better understand the characteristics of diverse genres\, such as\npoetry and nonfiction\n•understand the urgency of personal narratives in this day and age\n•be more resourceful and creative when facing stagnation or the dreaded blank page\n•create a plan to promote their work after finishing their manuscripts\n*and the opportunity for all of the above to converge into your next piece of writing.\nAll the Vocamus Writers Community Workshops will be provided at Vocamus Press: In the\nadjacent building of First Baptist Church\, located on 255 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, ON N1H 3V8\nRegistration details: Send an email to vocamuswriterscommunity@gmail.com to register for the\nspecific workshop that you are interested in participating before the workshop’s unique\nregistration deadline.\nThat’s all! Registration is PWYC ($15 suggested).\nTo be paid at the time of the workshop. Please bring cash. \nBetween Me and You: Using Second-Person Address in Poetry By Zane Koss\n[June 17th 6-8pm]\nDemystifying the personal essay By Zandra Juarez\n[July 22nd 6-8pm]\nPublishing and Promoting Your Writing By Greg Rhyno\n[August 26th 6-8pm]\nThe Art of Biography and Family History By Judith Nasby\n[September 30th 6-8pm]\nWriting on Your Feet By Sharon B. Moore\nOctober 28th [6-8pm]\nThe Crafting of a Memoir By Sue Williams\n[November 25th 6-8pm]
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/2025-vocamus-writers-workshops/
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250722T200000
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SUMMARY:2025 Vocamus Writers Workshops
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Vocamus Writers Workshops: a series of workshops inspired by community and\nprovided by local authors for all writers at any stage of their craft.\nThe workshops are designed to:\n•adopt or further with innovative tools and sources an even more consistent writing practice\n•help participants relate to and better understand the characteristics of diverse genres\, such as\npoetry and nonfiction\n•understand the urgency of personal narratives in this day and age\n•be more resourceful and creative when facing stagnation or the dreaded blank page\n•create a plan to promote their work after finishing their manuscripts\n*and the opportunity for all of the above to converge into your next piece of writing.\nAll the Vocamus Writers Community Workshops will be provided at Vocamus Press: In the\nadjacent building of First Baptist Church\, located on 255 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, ON N1H 3V8\nRegistration details: Send an email to vocamuswriterscommunity@gmail.com to register for the\nspecific workshop that you are interested in participating before the workshop’s unique\nregistration deadline.\nThat’s all! Registration is PWYC ($15 suggested).\nTo be paid at the time of the workshop. Please bring cash. \nDemystifying the personal essay By Zandra Juarez\n[July 22nd 6-8pm]\nPublishing and Promoting Your Writing By Greg Rhyno\n[August 26th 6-8pm]\nThe Art of Biography and Family History By Judith Nasby\n[September 30th 6-8pm]\nWriting on Your Feet By Sharon B. Moore\nOctober 28th [6-8pm]\nThe Crafting of a Memoir By Sue Williams\n[November 25th 6-8pm]
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/2025-vocamus-writers-workshops-2/
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250826T200000
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UID:43967-1756231200-1756238400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:2025 Vocamus Writers Workshops
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Vocamus Writers Workshops: a series of workshops inspired by community and\nprovided by local authors for all writers at any stage of their craft.\nThe workshops are designed to:\n•adopt or further with innovative tools and sources an even more consistent writing practice\n•help participants relate to and better understand the characteristics of diverse genres\, such as\npoetry and nonfiction\n•understand the urgency of personal narratives in this day and age\n•be more resourceful and creative when facing stagnation or the dreaded blank page\n•create a plan to promote their work after finishing their manuscripts\n*and the opportunity for all of the above to converge into your next piece of writing.\nAll the Vocamus Writers Community Workshops will be provided at Vocamus Press: In the\nadjacent building of First Baptist Church\, located on 255 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, ON N1H 3V8\nRegistration details: Send an email to vocamuswriterscommunity@gmail.com to register for the\nspecific workshop that you are interested in participating before the workshop’s unique\nregistration deadline.\nThat’s all! Registration is PWYC ($15 suggested).\nTo be paid at the time of the workshop. Please bring cash. \nPublishing and Promoting Your Writing By Greg Rhyno\n[August 26th 6-8pm]\nThe Art of Biography and Family History By Judith Nasby\n[September 30th 6-8pm]\nWriting on Your Feet By Sharon B. Moore\nOctober 28th [6-8pm]\nThe Crafting of a Memoir By Sue Williams\n[November 25th 6-8pm]
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/2025-vocamus-writers-workshops-3/
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250930T200000
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UID:43972-1759255200-1759262400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:2025 Vocamus Writers Workshops
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Vocamus Writers Workshops: a series of workshops inspired by community and\nprovided by local authors for all writers at any stage of their craft.\nThe workshops are designed to:\n•adopt or further with innovative tools and sources an even more consistent writing practice\n•help participants relate to and better understand the characteristics of diverse genres\, such as\npoetry and nonfiction\n•understand the urgency of personal narratives in this day and age\n•be more resourceful and creative when facing stagnation or the dreaded blank page\n•create a plan to promote their work after finishing their manuscripts\n*and the opportunity for all of the above to converge into your next piece of writing.\nAll the Vocamus Writers Community Workshops will be provided at Vocamus Press: In the\nadjacent building of First Baptist Church\, located on 255 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, ON N1H 3V8\nRegistration details: Send an email to vocamuswriterscommunity@gmail.com to register for the\nspecific workshop that you are interested in participating before the workshop’s unique\nregistration deadline.\nThat’s all! Registration is PWYC ($15 suggested).\nTo be paid at the time of the workshop. Please bring cash. \nThe Art of Biography and Family History By Judith Nasby\n[September 30th 6-8pm]\nWriting on Your Feet By Sharon B. Moore\nOctober 28th [6-8pm]\nThe Crafting of a Memoir By Sue Williams\n[November 25th 6-8pm]
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/2025-vocamus-writers-workshops-4/
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T200000
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UID:43974-1761674400-1761681600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:2025 Vocamus Writers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Vocamus Writers Workshops: a series of workshops inspired by community and\nprovided by local authors for all writers at any stage of their craft.\nThe workshops are designed to:\n•adopt or further with innovative tools and sources an even more consistent writing practice\n•help participants relate to and better understand the characteristics of diverse genres\, such as\npoetry and nonfiction\n•understand the urgency of personal narratives in this day and age\n•be more resourceful and creative when facing stagnation or the dreaded blank page\n•create a plan to promote their work after finishing their manuscripts\n*and the opportunity for all of the above to converge into your next piece of writing.\nAll the Vocamus Writers Community Workshops will be provided at Vocamus Press: In the\nadjacent building of First Baptist Church\, located on 255 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, ON N1H 3V8\nRegistration details: Send an email to vocamuswriterscommunity@gmail.com to register for the\nspecific workshop that you are interested in participating before the workshop’s unique\nregistration deadline.\nThat’s all! Registration is PWYC ($15 suggested).\nTo be paid at the time of the workshop. Please bring cash. \nWriting on Your Feet By Sharon B. Moore\nOctober 28th [6-8pm]\nThe Crafting of a Memoir By Sue Williams\n[November 25th 6-8pm]
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/2025-vocamus-writers-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251109T160000
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UID:48340-1762693200-1762704000@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Book Bash
DESCRIPTION:The Book Bash Festival is an annual celebration of recent books published by Wellington County authors\, presented by Vocamus Writers Community. \nThis year\, it’s on Sunday November 9\, 1 PM – 4 PM\, at The Round Table (32 Essex Street). \nOver thirty authors will be in attendance to sell their books\, chat with attendees\, and sign copies. The authors will be joined by local presses\, bookstores\, libraries\, cultural groups\, and literacy organizations\, all the people who help make our local book culture great. \nThere is no cost for the event\, but donations will be accepted for Action Read\, a local charity that provides literacy programs in the community.\nBook Bash Festival 2025 – Vocamus Writers Community
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/book-bash/
CATEGORIES:Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251122T190000
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UID:48301-1763838000-1763838000@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Guelph Arts Council Golden Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:RSVP at guelpharts.ca/gacgac \nWhat: The “GACGAC”. Guelph Arts Council Golden Anniversary Celebration. We turned 50. We want to celebrate with you! \nWhen: Saturday\, November 22\, 2025\, 7pm (programming to begin at 7:30pm) \nWhere: GAC’s new home in Old Quebec Street Shoppes. \nWhy should you come: GAC wouldn’t exist without an arts community to serve\, so we’d like to celebrate with the people who have inspired us for 50 years. There’s also a chance that GAC has supported you in your Guelph arts life\, whether that’s as an organization that got its start with support from GAC many years ago\, or as an individual who has shown in our gallery space\, received an award\, participated in our mentorship program or Art on the Street\, or any other things over the past 50 years. \nWe’re also unveiling the new “Sally Wismer Gallery” that night\, named after GAC’s longtime Executive Director\, volunteer and friend\, so maybe you’d like to come and celebrate that too. \nBasically\, if you love the arts\, you love our community\, and you love a chance to gather with friends in the sector\, this is the place for you. \nWe’re calling the event “folk formal”\, meaning all are welcome to come as formally (or informally) dressed as they’d like\, and the night’s program will feature dance\, spoken word/performance arts\, and musical performances\, video screenings\, as well as a chance for attendees to participate in a community craft project (beading) and a community literature project\, where they will be encouraged to write down their favourite Guelph arts memories from the past 50 years with the intention of publishing a keepsake book. \nAttendees may enjoy beverages from a cash bar and mocktail bar\, and snacks will be served. \nThere will be an in-person 50/50 raffle at the event\, and people may also make an optional donation when they RSVP to attend (guelpharts.ca/gacgac)\, or contribute to GAC’s ongoing donation appeal online by visiting guelpharts.ca/about/donate. \nWe’re so grateful to all of you who have shaped GAC over the past 50 years\, and who will continue to shape us through the next 50. Let’s celebrate together!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/guelph-arts-council-golden-anniversary-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions,Art Sales,Children,Families,Heritage,Interactive,Literary,Music,Performance,Theatre,Visual Art,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260127T210000
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UID:48659-1768330800-1769547600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Intro to Screenwriting (3-part online workshop series)
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basic tools required to unlock your short- or feature-length screenplay ideas. \nJanuary 13th\, January 20th\, January 27th | 7-9PM \nWriting for film requires both a good story and a solid understanding of the craft of screenwriting. During this 3-part introductory online workshop series\, we will explore the basic tools required to unlock your short- or feature-length screenplay ideas. Topics covered include loglines\, premise\, theme\, character\, structure\, dialogue and symbol. Please bring your screenplay ideas to the first class. No experience necessary! \nExperience Level: Beginner \nPlease email workshops@edvideo.org with any questions and/or accessibility needs.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/intro-to-screenwriting-3-part-online-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Silence.\, 46 Essex Street\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Courses,Literary,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260412T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260412T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115438Z
CREATED:20260408T115438Z
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UID:50420-1776004200-1776011400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Saplings Kid Club
DESCRIPTION:This is a free event but space is limited. Email lisa@onethousandtress.com to reserve your spot. Questions regarding the event can be directed to the above email.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/saplings-kid-club/
CATEGORIES:Children,Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115035Z
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UID:50417-1776191400-1776198600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:The Art of Observation: An Evening of Collage and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:This is a free event but space is limited. Email lisa@onethousandtress.com to reserve your spot by April 10th. Questions regarding the event can be directed to the above email.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/the-art-of-observation-an-evening-of-collage-and-conversation/
CATEGORIES:Literary,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260331T181819Z
CREATED:20260331T181819Z
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SUMMARY:The Plot Thickens- Vocamus Writers Workshops
DESCRIPTION:The Plot Thickens 1 & 2 APRIL 21st/MAY 5th\nBy Peter Szabo\nHave a story idea but aren’t sure how to shape it into a complete plot? This two-part\,\nhands-on workshop is designed for writers who want clear\, practical guidance on how to\nturn their ideas into a plot that works. You’ll learn the foundations of storytelling—\ntheme\, setting\, point of view\, and genre—along with how to define your main characters’\ngoals\, challenges\, and stakes. You’ll use these foundations to create a simple\, flexible\nplot outline and understand what makes story arcs and scenes work. You’ll apply\neverything to your own short story through guided exercises\, with assignments reviewed\nin Part 2 (attending both sessions is strongly recommended).\nPrerequisite: Bring a story idea. \nThe 2026 Vocamus Writers Workshops: a series of workshops inspired by community\nand provided by local artists and editors for all writers at any stage of their craft.\nThe workshops are designed to:\n•adopt or further with innovative tools and sources an even more consistent writing\npractice\n•help participants relate to and better understand the characteristics of diverse genres\,\nsuch as poetry and nonfiction\n•understand the urgency of personal narratives in this day and age\n•be more resourceful and creative when facing stagnation or the dreaded blank page\n•discovering the intersectionality of diverse arts when adopting and improving a writing\npractice\n•create a plan to promote their work after finishing their manuscripts\n*and the opportunity for all of the above to converge into your next piece of writing.\nAll the Vocamus Writers Community Workshops will be provided at Vocamus Press: In\nthe adjacent building of First Baptist Church\, located on 255 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, ON\nN1H 3V8\nRegistration details: Send an email to vocamuswriterscommunity@gmail.com to\nregister for the specific workshop that you are interested in participating before the\nworkshop’s unique registration deadline.\nThat’s all! Registration is PWYC ($15 suggested).\n-To be paid at the time of the workshop. Please bring cash.-
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/the-plot-thickens-vocamus-writers-workshops/
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260609T180000
DTSTAMP:20260331T182104Z
CREATED:20260331T182104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T182104Z
UID:50351-1781028000-1781028000@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Writing on Your Feet- Vocamus Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Writing on Your Feet JUNE 9th\nBy Sharon B. Moore\nWriting on your feet!\nAn embodied approach to writing.\nAs writers\, how can we access and utilize our imagination? This workshop is pure play;\ngenerating movement to create imaginative worlds. Participants are invited to move in a\nrange and intensity safe and familiar to them. \nThe 2026 Vocamus Writers Workshops: a series of workshops inspired by community\nand provided by local artists and editors for all writers at any stage of their craft.\nThe workshops are designed to:\n•adopt or further with innovative tools and sources an even more consistent writing\npractice\n•help participants relate to and better understand the characteristics of diverse genres\,\nsuch as poetry and nonfiction\n•understand the urgency of personal narratives in this day and age\n•be more resourceful and creative when facing stagnation or the dreaded blank page\n•discovering the intersectionality of diverse arts when adopting and improving a writing\npractice\n•create a plan to promote their work after finishing their manuscripts\n*and the opportunity for all of the above to converge into your next piece of writing.\nAll the Vocamus Writers Community Workshops will be provided at Vocamus Press: In\nthe adjacent building of First Baptist Church\, located on 255 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, ON\nN1H 3V8\nRegistration details: Send an email to vocamuswriterscommunity@gmail.com to\nregister for the specific workshop that you are interested in participating before the\nworkshop’s unique registration deadline.\nThat’s all! Registration is PWYC ($15 suggested).\n-To be paid at the time of the workshop. Please bring cash.-
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/writing-on-your-feet-vocamus-writing-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260707T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260707T200000
DTSTAMP:20260331T182407Z
CREATED:20260331T182407Z
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UID:50354-1783447200-1783454400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Writing a Strong Second Draft of Your Novel- Vocamus Writers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Writing a Strong Second Draft of Your Novel JULY 7th\nBy Maggie Morris.\nYou have written your first draft\, but how do you evaluate your book and take it to the\nnext level? Get easy-to-apply tips from a fiction editor with twelve years of experience.\nIn this seminar\, Maggie Morris will share the major issues she addresses during\nsubstantive and stylistic edits.\nAttendees will leave with new knowledge they can immediately put to work. \nThe 2026 Vocamus Writers Workshops: a series of workshops inspired by community\nand provided by local artists and editors for all writers at any stage of their craft.\nThe workshops are designed to:\n•adopt or further with innovative tools and sources an even more consistent writing\npractice\n•help participants relate to and better understand the characteristics of diverse genres\,\nsuch as poetry and nonfiction\n•understand the urgency of personal narratives in this day and age\n•be more resourceful and creative when facing stagnation or the dreaded blank page\n•discovering the intersectionality of diverse arts when adopting and improving a writing\npractice\n•create a plan to promote their work after finishing their manuscripts\n*and the opportunity for all of the above to converge into your next piece of writing.\nAll the Vocamus Writers Community Workshops will be provided at Vocamus Press: In\nthe adjacent building of First Baptist Church\, located on 255 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, ON\nN1H 3V8\nRegistration details: Send an email to vocamuswriterscommunity@gmail.com to\nregister for the specific workshop that you are interested in participating before the\nworkshop’s unique registration deadline.\nThat’s all! Registration is PWYC ($15 suggested).\n-To be paid at the time of the workshop. Please bring cash.-
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/writing-a-strong-second-draft-of-your-novel-vocamus-writers-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260814T113000
DTSTAMP:20260811T172425Z
CREATED:20260811T172425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T172425Z
UID:51522-1786701600-1786707000@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Tea ‘n’ Tales with the Guelph Guild of Storytellers
DESCRIPTION:Date: August 14 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM \nRiverside Park\, 709 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, Ontario N1H 7G6 Canada \nEntering its 19th season. Tea ‘n’ Tales is a 14-week storytelling festival\, hosted by the Guelph Guild of Storytellers and the Guelph Enabling Garden. The audience is entertained with an hour of adult -oriented tales from tellers from across Ontario and from the US. Originally focusing on seniors\, the events are open to all\, although young children would find the stories complex. In advance of the tellers\, musicians\, choral groups and singers entertain the assembly from 10:00 until 10:30. While unpredictable\, Robert Munsch often attends and adds an impromptuy addition to our programme.\nFree coffee and treats are provided (you are asked to bring your own mug and lawn chair).\nWhile the event is free\, donations to further the projects of the two organizations are always appreciated.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/tea-n-tales-with-the-guelph-guild-of-storytellers/
CATEGORIES:Literary
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UID:51556-1786890600-1786890600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Out on the Shelf Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 16\n2:30–4:30 PM\nFirst Floor\, Old Quebec Street Shoppes (55 Wyndham St. N.\, Guelph) \n\nOfficial ribbon cutting ceremony\nTour the new library and community space\nMeet staff\, volunteers\, partners\, and community members\n\nEnjoy light refreshments and community connection. This move represents more than a new location\, it’s an investment in creating an even more welcoming\, accessible\, and affirming space for 2SLGBTQIA+ people across Guelph and Wellington County. \nFor more info about Out on the Shelf visit their website. \n 
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/out-on-the-shelf-grand-opening/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Families,Interactive,Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260901T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260901T200000
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UID:50357-1788285600-1788292800@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Unlock the Heart of Your Story: Discover Your Character’s Want- Vocamus Writers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the Heart of Your Story: Discover Your Character’s Want SEPTEMBER 1st\nBy Denisha Naindoo\nIs your story missing that spark? Are your characters just going through the motions?\nLet’s uncover what truly drives your characters and your narrative forward.\nBring a pen\, a notebook\, and an open mind.\nSharing is optional\, inspiration is guaranteed.\nWalk away with new writing\, new insights and a new connection to your story. \nThe 2026 Vocamus Writers Workshops: a series of workshops inspired by community\nand provided by local artists and editors for all writers at any stage of their craft.\nThe workshops are designed to:\n•adopt or further with innovative tools and sources an even more consistent writing\npractice\n•help participants relate to and better understand the characteristics of diverse genres\,\nsuch as poetry and nonfiction\n•understand the urgency of personal narratives in this day and age\n•be more resourceful and creative when facing stagnation or the dreaded blank page\n•discovering the intersectionality of diverse arts when adopting and improving a writing\npractice\n•create a plan to promote their work after finishing their manuscripts\n*and the opportunity for all of the above to converge into your next piece of writing.\nAll the Vocamus Writers Community Workshops will be provided at Vocamus Press: In\nthe adjacent building of First Baptist Church\, located on 255 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, ON\nN1H 3V8\nRegistration details: Send an email to vocamuswriterscommunity@gmail.com to\nregister for the specific workshop that you are interested in participating before the\nworkshop’s unique registration deadline.\nThat’s all! Registration is PWYC ($15 suggested).\n-To be paid at the time of the workshop. Please bring cash.-
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/unlock-the-heart-of-your-story-discover-your-characters-want-vocamus-writers-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T180000
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UID:50360-1791309600-1791316800@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Poetry As Medicine- Vocamus Writers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Poetry As Medicine OCTOBER 6th\nBy Brent Klassen\nExplore the power of learning poems by heart.\nInspired by Kim Rosen’s book “Saved By A Poem”\, Brent took up the lost art of learning\npoetry by heart.\nIn this workshop\, he’ll talk a bit about the process of working with a poem\, gradually\ntaking it in until it lives in your heart\, where you can take it out whenever you need its\ncomfort or wisdom.\nFar from rote memorization\, this is about the healing power of words.\nParticipants will be invited to bring along a poem they’d like to learn (preferably written\nby someone else)\, and we’ll workshop the learning process together. \nThe 2026 Vocamus Writers Workshops: a series of workshops inspired by community\nand provided by local artists and editors for all writers at any stage of their craft.\nThe workshops are designed to:\n•adopt or further with innovative tools and sources an even more consistent writing\npractice\n•help participants relate to and better understand the characteristics of diverse genres\,\nsuch as poetry and nonfiction\n•understand the urgency of personal narratives in this day and age\n•be more resourceful and creative when facing stagnation or the dreaded blank page\n•discovering the intersectionality of diverse arts when adopting and improving a writing\npractice\n•create a plan to promote their work after finishing their manuscripts\n*and the opportunity for all of the above to converge into your next piece of writing.\nAll the Vocamus Writers Community Workshops will be provided at Vocamus Press: In\nthe adjacent building of First Baptist Church\, located on 255 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, ON\nN1H 3V8\nRegistration details: Send an email to vocamuswriterscommunity@gmail.com to\nregister for the specific workshop that you are interested in participating before the\nworkshop’s unique registration deadline.\nThat’s all! Registration is PWYC ($15 suggested).\n-To be paid at the time of the workshop. Please bring cash.-
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/poetry-as-medicine-vocamus-writers-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshops
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