Fork, Knife, & Pen: Reading and Writing Our Relationship with Food

With Amanda Roth

July 28 - August 2, 2024

Location: Grunewald Guild

Address: 19003 River Road, Leavenworth, WA, USA

What can I expect to create?:
Students will draft at least 10 new pieces of writing that can later be edited into poetry, essays, or fictional work.

Will I need to work outside of class?:
No, all projects can be completed within the allotted class time.

Do I need experience to take this class?:
All experience levels welcome, including beginners

What do I need to bring to class?:
Student should bring either a personal laptop or a journal for writing in.

Minimum age of participant: 18

  • Commuter – $100.00
  • Cabin – $980.00
  • Private Queen Room + Shared Bath – $780.00
  • Private Twin Room + Shared Bath – $780.00
  • Shared Room + Shared Bath – $505.00
  • Yurt – $605.00
  • Library Dorm – $380.00
  • RV with Electric: 125V/30 Amp – $380.00
  • RV with Electric: 25V/20 Amp – $380.00
  • Personal Tent or Car Camping – $330.00
REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE
REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE

This program begins Sunday July 28, and ends Friday August 2. The fees listed at right include lodging and all meals (except “Commuter”, which includes a Commuter Meal Plan).  An additional sliding scale Course Fee is required.  For more information on our pricing, see our Pricing page.

In this course, students will explore their individual, communal, and political experiences with food.

We will read and discuss the work of modern poets and essayists, including Joy Harjo, Jane Wong, Ellen Bass, Kaveh Akbar, Donika Kelly, and Kate Lebo. This is a generative class where students will be guided through writing exercises inspired by the texts and class discussions. Optional studio time is available for instructor questions and additional writing time. All writing genres and levels are welcome.

Students will read a series of poems and essays related to the day’s theme of Community & Connection. After engaging in class discussion about form, theme, and reactions to these pieces, students will be guided through a series of writing exercises. Students will also be invited to reflect and write on their experiences of eating in the Guild community throughout the week.

Session 1: students will read, discuss, and write on the theme of Memory and Grief.

Session 2: Theme – Cooking

Session 3: Theme – Politics of Food

Session 4: Theme – The Joy of Eating

About the Faculty

Amanda Roth

Amanda Roth is a writer, folklorist, and multi-disciplinary artist living in Central Texas. Her debut poetry collection, A Mother's Hunger, was released in 2021. She is a poetry reader for Longleaf Review and co-host of the fairy tale podcast, Retell Me. Her poetry and essays appear in Okay Donkey, Poetry South, Portland Review, Literary Mama, and […]

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