FEBRUARY 24, 2024 10:30-12:00
Haiku
This poem form began in 17th century Japan. Haiku focuses on the transience and impermanence of existence. The three-line structure has 17 syllables-meant to be read aloud in one breath.
We will focus on the three-line 5/7/5 format as we have fun with words. I will encourage class-members to think about their favorite places or things. I hope participants will begin to capture natural beauty with their choices of words. We will begin with word games and cooperative writing. Reading and sharing will be part of class. Perhaps we’ll print a short pamphlet of Haiku. Then they’ll be published authors.
Presenter- Ramona DeGeorgio Venegas
Ramona DeGeorgio-Venegas enjoys words, learning, travel, hikes, rocks and storytelling. She loves to find new ideas, ways to appreciate nature, unique experiences sharing that joy. Her children teased her about always talking to strangers, “Mom, you don’t even know them,” they would admonish her in a grocery line. Now grown, it’s a source of pride with them.
There is a $5 donation for this class and no registration required.