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Meet THe Team
In her book Three Simple Lines, haiku writer and teacher Natalie Goldberg says that "Haiku is a refuge when the world seems chaotic, when you are lost, frightened, tangled, and nothing is clear." What makes haiku a refuge in uncertain times is not only the combination of simplicity and depth in the form, but also its grounding in community. This three-week haiku workshop will experiment with haiku following ancient practices of writing and sharing to create a circle of haiku writers and writing over our three gatherings. Come join the fun!
• In-Class Writing Lift: Light
• Homework: Optional
• Workshopping Drafts: Optional
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Shan Overton is a writing teacher, gardener, birdwatcher, contemplative, practical theologian, and academic dean. Her writing focuses on spirituality, the arts, nature, theological imagination, and creating a new world together. She hails from the cedar glades of Middle Tennessee and currently lives in East Nashville.
"Shan's enthusiasm for haiku was inspiring! Thanks to her knowledgeable and thoughtful facilitation, I was able to slow down and expand my writing mind. I'll carry that experience into my usual writing practice."
"Shan was incredibly knowledgeable about the subject of Haiku. She was familiar with the history and development of the form; the masters, and the key differences between languages and how that creates nuances in the English form. She had books to inspire us to read and explore the form, and she crafted a wonderful cadence for our workshop. I only wish we had more time with Shan!"
"I loved this class and the atmosphere created by the instructor Shan's attitude. Students felt inspired to write and comfortable sharing their work. Would definitely take this class again and recommend it to anyone interested in haiku!"
