Glimmers of Unfolding: A Generative Writing Workshop

Workshop Description

Glimmers of Unfolding is designed to invite and reignite the muse, bringing fresh language and ideas to the page. The glimmers include poems from established poets, images from well-known artists, and our own reflections. These sparks, along with seed words and starter phrases, will invigorate our creative writing. There will be generous opportunities to draft new work as well as to share and receive feedback. Participants will come away with four (or more) new pieces. The workshop is open to writers at all levels of experience.

Workshop Details

Fall 2026
Four sessions with Sandra Fees on Zoom
Dates: Feb. 3, 10, 17, and 24
Wednesdays from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
$215

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Workshop Facilitator

Sandra Fees is a poet and writer who has facilitated small groups for over 20 years. She coordinates a twice-yearly online poetry writing group, develops creativity and spiritual practice curricula, and writes The Glimmer, a weekly reflection weaving literature, art, and the inner life. She is the author of the poetry collection Wonderwork, BlazeVOX books, 2024. Her poetry has also been published in numerous journals, including River Heron Review, Florida Review Online, Nimrod, The MacGuffin, Psaltery & Lyre, and elsewhere, and has won awards from Iron Horse Literary Review and Sunspot Lit. She lives in southeastern Pennsylvania. You can learn more about her at sandrafees.com.

Comments

“Sandra designs her groups for thoughtfulness and bringing people together with a firm but gentle hand, with an eye to bringing forth the as yet undefined moment or experience. In a critique group of hers I've participated in for a few years, I find her comments detailed while also asking what I'm still searching to express. She knows when there's a disconnection and encourages further exploration. I am fortunate to benefit from her careful eye—the eye of a brilliant lyric poet who takes time with her own writing. I watch her steering others—each with their own style—and wonder at how she is a true mentor.” – Laurel Benjamin

“I have known Sandra as a facilitator for several years in two different types of groups. I know that when Sandra facilitates a group, we will stay close to the subject and not wander into chit chat. I am always amazed at the kind, gentle way she manages this. Most important to me is when I am in one of Sandra's groups, I feel supported to dig deeper into my ideas and feelings. She encourages this with her own vulnerability, her warmth, and caring.” – Janis Elliott

Questions: editors@riverheronreview.com

Refunds: Up to one week prior to the workshop start date, full refund minus $15 processing fee. After that time, there are no refunds.

Workshop sessions are not recorded, nor are there make up sessions.