Gemini Ink Holiday Open House
Gemini Ink 1111 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX, United StatesDon't miss Gemini Ink's annual holiday gathering. Join us at 1111 Navarro as we eat,...
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Evoking Place Through Sensory Writing: An Open Genre Workshop with Award-winning Eco-Writer Camille T. Dungy
Gemini Ink 1111 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX, United StatesPlace can be a tool for connection, history, freedom, discovery, and even tension. But how do we capture a setting with nuance so that a reader gains understanding and clarity of the world the story/poem lives in? In this three-hour workshop, participants will examine passages that use strong sensory details to bring the texture, mood, geographic and/or aesthetic quirks of a place to life. We will then practice various approaches for generating descriptive language and apply it to our own work. Don’t miss this chance to spend a morning with one of the most intriguing literary voices of our time, who is a ground-breaking voice in the world of eco-writing! This course is open to writers of all genres and skill level, 18+.
$135
Illness as Story: Healing through Writing and Community with Suzanne Ohlmann
Gemini Ink 1111 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX, United StatesIn this six-week course, participants will study the therapeutic storytelling model of the Six-Part Story (6PSM), explore writing about their experiences with disease from different points of view, and practice combining facts and fiction to create a new version of their healing journey. By creating a safe space for reflection, this workshop hopes to provide a path toward repair, healing, and empowerment. All students will write and polish a final essay for potential publishing. On the last day of class, students will share their stories with each other.
$155
Breaking Through: A Conversation on Pathways to Publication for Latinx Writers
Gemini Ink 1111 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX, United StatesJoin Gemini Ink on Friday, October 6th, to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 with a timely and intimate literary discussion about current publishing trends and Latinx representation in books.
This event features Latinx authors and publishers and provides a space to discuss how to break barriers and create pathways toward publication in a literary landscape where Latinx writers account for only 7% of published authors. Our guests will talk about how they navigated the publishing industry and illuminate how Latinx writers can forge a path toward sharing their own stories.
Free
Cosmic Memory Map with Anel I. Flores
Gemini Ink 1111 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX, United StatesIn this immersive workshop, we will explore the intersection of memory and the cosmos, delving into the cosmic tapestry that shapes our individual narratives. Drawing inspiration from real-life experiences, we will learn techniques to extract the essence of our stories, weaving them into vibrant tapestries of imagination and emotion. Through guided writing exercises, group discussions, and reflective meditations, we will navigate the cosmic landscape of our memories, unearthing hidden gems and untold tales. Together, we will celebrate the power of diverse voices, honoring the richness of our cultural heritage and the complexities of our identities. No matter your writing background or level of experience, this workshop is a safe and inclusive space for all two-spirit, trans, queer, LGBTQIA+ individuals.
$125
“A Night of Celebration” with ire’ne lara silva as 2023 Texas Poet Laureate
Gemini Ink 1111 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX, United StatesJoin Gemini Ink on Thursday, August 24th, for a festive evening celebrating ire’ne lara silva...
Free
Strange Family Stories: An Adult Picture Book Writing Class with Xavier Garza
Gemini Ink 1111 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX, United StatesIn this three-week class, students will draw from their family stories, popular folklore, superstitions, and creepy creature legends to create their own picture book for adults. Participants will take these entertaining stories, divide them into sections, align the story with drawings and other media, and create a memento to pass down. The class will also touch on bookbinding and publishing.
$140
Generative Flash Fiction with Andrew Porter
Gemini Ink 1111 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX, United StatesIn this introductory workshop, participants will study different types of flash fiction, discuss effective strategies for working within the constraints of this form, and complete in-class writing prompts with the goal of developing these exercises into more polished flash pieces. Finally, for those interested in sharing, time will be set aside during the second class for students to share their flash-in-progress with the group.
$145
TELLING A STORY OF YOUR LIFE: A Personal Essay Workshop with Kendra Allen
Gemini Ink 1111 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX, United StatesWhen writing a personal narrative, how do writers select what will most speak their truth and resonate with readers? In this 4-week course, we’ll focus on demystifying the personal narrative process by figuring out what’s a snapshot and what’s a story.
$150
How to Use Lists to Generate Endless Writing Ideas with Nathan Brown
Gemini Ink 1111 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX, United StatesMaster the art of the list and never get caught without something to write about! Many writers, from Dickens to Twain, and Hemingway on up to Stephen King, had (or have) a daily writing practice, and many say this discipline was their ‘great teacher’ when it comes to the craft of writing.
$140
Writing the Queer in Hostile Times: A Pride Month Literary Panel
Gemini Ink 1111 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX, United StatesJoin Gemini Ink on Thursday, June 29th, to wrap up Pride Month 2023 with a timely and intimate literary discussion about current events and their relationship to the written and spoken word.
This event, including featured authors Chibbi Orduña, Kit Curá, and Anel Flores, will offer a safe space to discuss how these divisive times affect LGBTQ+ writers and how these writers wield the literary arts to push back against current hostilities, celebrate who they are, and question societal expectations.
Free
(Poetry) Slam 201 with C.L. “Rooster” Martinez
Gemini Ink 1111 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX, United StatesImagine stepping up to the mic at a poetry slam with less than 3 minutes to captivate the audience.
What will you say? How will you use your voice, face, and body language to take the audience on an emotional rollercoaster?
(Poetry) Slam 201 is a generative and performance workshop focused on individual and collaborative writing for live competition. We will briefly examine the history and rules of the Slam Poetry genre, write new and exciting work as individuals and teams, use a critique session to delve deep into the poem’s intended message, and focus on moving the written word from the page to the microphone. Participants will receive performance tips and feedback that will add emotional depth and impact to their spoken word delivery.
$125