IN PERSON: This is a dynamic six-week writing course designed to help participants explore the rich tapestry of their lives and discover the unique stories waiting to be told. Through a series of engaging exercises and discussions, students will uncover their hidden memories, embrace their vulnerability and develop a deeper connection with their personal narratives. | Facilitated discussion, Active Skill Learning.
Max enrollment: 12.
Location: Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham NC 27705
Shawna Ayoub, a Durham-based writer, practices and instructs classes focused on writing truth. Her teaching and writing are informed equally by identity and indoctrinated racial, gender-based and religious violence, and seek to break free from artificial constraints. A widely published writer (HuffPost and elsewhere), she has taught memoir courses in person and online for 15 years. Ayoub specializes in writing joyful or difficult stories using expressive writing techniques and prompts.