Writing Workshop with Jonathan Harnois

Jonathan Harnois |Photographie © François Couture

Creative writing workshop : ÉLAN

June 8-15-22-29, 2024 (4 Saturdays)
September 28-29, 2024 (weekend formula)

Any adult with a desire to write is welcome, regardless of writing experience.

These new workshops are particularly aimed at those who have already taken Jonathan Harnois’ basic workshop.

Anyone can also start with these workshops, as they are different and complementary, but remain independent of each other.

They are spread over 4 Saturdays (June 8-15-22-29, 2024) or a 2-day weekend with or without accommodation (September 28-29, 2024).

 

Under the banner of literary audacity, this series of writing workshops offers an experience full of discovery and amazement.

The tools, reflections and exercises  give everyone the keys to nourish their creative fire and transform the blank page into a playground of multiple possibilities. All in an atmosphere of non-judgment and kindness.

Each workshop allows you to explore a new dimension of writing.

 

WORKSHOP 1: THE MAGIC IS IN THE DETAILS

A text comes to life through the quality of the details that make it up. An opportunity to explore the magic hidden in the details of everyday life!

 

WORKSHOP 2: THE WORDS THAT BIND US

Words have value: by discovering their potential, their scope, their flavor, their music, we explore the realm of subjectivity that is attached to language.

 

WORKSHOP 3: THE MERITS OF PASTICHE

Mimetic writing has a paradoxical power. Unlike parody and plagiarism, the practice of pastiche has the effect of giving even greater tone and authenticity to one’s personal style.

 

WORKSHOP 4: WORDS HAVE EARS

Through a multi-sensory journey, immersion in a world of sounds, olfactory and visual stimuli, the body takes center stage in the creative space. Through imagination and spontaneity, the blank page is gradually transformed into an exhilarating playground.

The workshop master works a lot on the state of mind. Above all, he encourages you to get out of “performance” mode. There are no good or bad students. Each person makes the exercises their own in their own way.

 

Your friends and spouses are welcome!

Interested? Choose the option below that suits you best and fill in the appropriate registration form(s) below:

CHOOSE

4 SATURDAYS

Dates: June 8-15-22-29, 2024 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Location: Le Mercantile restaurant, North Hatley
Cost: $260 non-member, $245 member ART-Lié 2024-25

CHOOSE

WEEKEND FORMULA

Date: Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Auberge La Raveaudière, North Hatley
Cost: $270 non-member, $255 ART-Lié member 2024-25 (workshops only)
Cost: $320 non-member, $305 ART-Lié 2024-25 member (includes workshops AND 2 lunches, taxes included)
OR

In residence (1 night): includes workshops, 1 breakfast, 2 dinners and one overnight stay (Saturday) (taxes included) with the possibility of extending the stay, before or after, at a reduced rate for members – places limited
Cost: $510 non-member, $495 member ART-Lié 2024-25
OR
In residence (2 nights): includes workshops, 2 lunches, 2 dinners and 2 nights’ accommodation (Friday and Saturday) (taxes included) with the possibility of extending accommodation, before or after, at a reduced rate for members – places limited
Cost: $665 non-member, $650 member ART-Lié 2024-25

ADD

INTIMATE 3 FOR 1 EVENING

Location: Auberge La Raveaudière, North Hatley
Dinner-discussion-show: including 4-course dinner (bring your own wine), artist talk, storytelling show with Nicolas Landry from the Magdalen Islands
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 5 p.m.
Cost: $130 non-member, $120 ART-Lié member 2024-25

OR
Show only
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 8 p.m.
Cost: $35 non-member, $25 member ART-Lié 2024-25