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Only one week to go


It's only one week to go until the Journal and Sketchbook class at Shake Rag Alley, in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. This is an ideal class to get started on a writing project you've been thinking about, whether memoir or fiction, or to get fresh inspiration for something you've already started. The drawing and writing exercises are ideal for complete beginners or for people with previous experience of writing and drawing. There are still places left, and it costs $185 for Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday. We did a similar abbreviated version of this class at Interlochen in June. Here is what one of the students from that class, called David, said about it:

"As one of many who attended Interlochen 2010 and were introduced to Philip and Patty for the first time: it is well worth the small fee to attend. For those of you who are concerned that you have neither writing or artistic talent, this event will generate an enthusiasm and willingness that you did not know you possessed. Have a blast!!!"

And yes, we did indeed have THREE exclamation marks worth of fun. You can sign up directly for the class at the Shake Rag Alley website by following this link:

Click here to join us for Journal & Sketchbook at Shake Rag Alley


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