Below is a sampling of past and upcoming arts workshops and events. I also give presentations and lead focus groups on the following topics: guaranteed income, social change movements, African American literature, media literacy, Civil Rights history, urban planning and community organizing, civic education, and public libraries as community partners.
Please contact me directly for inquiries and bookings: rosekindness@gmail.com.
WE ALL WRITE CREATIVE WRITING CLASSES RESUMING OCTOBER 2023! Description found here.
BOOK TALK AND FACILITATED DISCUSSION OF MATTHEW DESMOND’S POVERTY, BY AMERICA.The United States is the richest nation in the world, but has more people experiencing poverty than any other advanced democracy. Please join ALA’s Social Responsibility Roundtable to explore this fundamental paradox and engage in critical inquiry and communal conversation. Using Matthew Desmond’s recently-published book Poverty, By America as our anchor, we’ll consider questions like: What factors contribute to the persistence of poverty in America? Who benefits from it? How are libraries approaching this issue? Please join us! Date: Thursday, July 13 at 1:00 pm CST ONLINE. Registration link: https://forms.gle/Ez1ZJzNsgWfj6hSM9
COLLAGE POETRY WORKSHOP FOR ALL AGES
West Tisbury Library, West Tisbury, Massachusetts 1042 State Road
Thursday 7/20/2023, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
FREE! DROP-IN: NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
COLLAGE POETRY WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES
Edgartown Library, Edgartown, Massachusetts 26 West Tisbury Road
Monday 8/7/2023, 3:30-4:30 pm
FREE! DROP-IN: NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Explore your creative side through this low-pressure, no-pretense, destress approach to poetry and artmaking! You’ll be able to browse a diverse collection of magazines and newspapers to cut/paste/create multimedia collages, cross-out poems, and poetry mash-ups!
ALL AGES COLLAGE POETRY WORKSHOP
Berkeley Library, North Branch
1170 The Alameda
Saturday 4/29/2023, 2:00-3:00 pm
FREE! DROP-IN: NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Explore the art of found and made poetry. We will mine magazines, newspapers, and previously published poetry to create word and image collages, cross-out poems, and poetry mashups. This workshop is for children, tweens, teens, adults, and families!
COLLAGE POETRY WORKSHOP FOR TEENS & ADULTS
Hercules Library
109 Civic Drive
Saturday 4/8/2023, 2:00-3:00 pm
FREE! DROP-IN: NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Audience: Teens & Adults. Explore the art of found and made poetry. We will mine magazines, newspapers, and previously published poetry to create word and image collages, cross-out poems, and poetry mashups.
ALL AGES COLLAGE POETRY WORKSHOP
El Cerrito Library
6510 Stockton Avenue
Saturday 2/4/2023, 2:00-3:00 pm
FREE!
Explore the art of found and made poetry. We will mine magazines, newspapers, and previously published poetry to create word and image collages, cross-out poems, and poetry mashups. This workshop is for children, tweens, teens, adults, and families!
SUMMIT: LIBRARIES AND HOMELESSNESS FROM A SOCIAL JUSTICE PERSPECTIVE
American Library Association, Social Responsibilities Round Table
Zoom Webinar: https://www.ala.org/rt/srrt/2022homelessness_summit
Monday 11/17/2022, 7:00 am-2:30 pm PST
FREE – YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A ALA MEMBER TO ATTEND!
A dynamic slate of speakers will share the innovative partnerships, programming, and inreach initiatives they are implementing to address the needs and uplift the experiences of vulnerable populations in their respective communities. Contributors represent diverse backgrounds, geographies, areas of expertise, and angles of inquiry. Please join us!
FLASH! FICTION WORKSHOP
Berkeley Library, North Berkeley Branch
1170 The Alameda
Saturday 11/16/19, 3:00-4:15 pm
FREE!
In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the exciting genre of flash fiction. This style of writing demands brevity, prioritizing intensity of vision over plot and character development. It serves as an exciting and accessible point of entry for those overwhelmed by the thought of writing a full-length story and as a catalyst to spur further creative efforts.
TWEENS & TEENS CREATIVE WRITING MEET-UP
El Cerrito Library
6510 Stockton Ave
Tuesday 2/11/20, 3:30-4:30pm
FREE!
Join other writers ages 10 and up to work on creative efforts of all kinds in a supportive, stimulating, and fun environment. Write based on a given prompt, freewrite as inspired, or do your own thing! Share your work with the group or just write or journal quietly. All genres welcome and no writing experience necessary. Snacks provided!
ADULT WRITERS GROUP MONTHLY MEET-UP
Saturday, 2/22/20, 3:15-4:30 pm
Private home (inquire directly for address)
Sliding scale: $20-30
Each meeting, we will focus on a particular style, theme, genre, approach to, or element of writing. I will offer insights and a guided prompt to direct writing during the remainder of the group. Participants will be invited to share (if desired) their work with others. This group is for *everyone*: for “writers” and for those who don’t identify as such. It is open to all who are looking for a supportive, safe, encouraging space for creative expression and empowerment. Older teens are welcome (16 and up).
TWEENS & TEENS CREATIVE WRITING MEET-UP
El Cerrito Library
6510 Stockton Ave
Tuesday 4/14/20, 3:30-4:30pm
FREE!
Join other writers ages 10 and up to work on creative efforts of all kinds in a supportive, stimulating, and fun environment. Write based on a given prompt, freewrite as inspired, or do your own thing! Share your work with the group or just write or journal quietly. All genres welcome and no writing experience necessary. Snacks provided!
COLLAGE POETRY MASHUP
Hercules Public Library
109 Civic Drive
Wednesday 4/22/20, 3:30-4:15 pm
FREE!
Explore the art of found and made poetry. We will mine magazines, newspapers, and previously published poetry to create word and image collages, cross-out poems, and poetry mashups. This workshop is for children, tweens, teens, adults, and families: best suited for kids ages 6 and up.
COLLAGE POETRY MASHUP
Berkeley Public Library
Central Branch, 2090 Kittredge Street
Friday 4/24/20, 3:30-4:30 pm
FREE!
Explore the art of found and made poetry. We will mine magazines, newspapers, and previously published poetry to create word and image collages, cross-out poems, and poetry mashups. This workshop is great for families and will be held in the Children’s area – best suited for kids ages 6 and up.
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