reTelling Tales is a twelve week online course examining and rewriting myths and legends as a way of making sense of the modern world It will use the online platforms Zoom and Slack, and each participant will get feedback on a piece of work from the tutor.
Zooms sessions Monday evening 7pm-9pm
First session Monday 16 September,
Last session Monday 9 December
Half term Monday 28 October
Myths and legends are stories people have told throughout time to help us make sense of the world we live in. Some of these ancient tales are as meaningful today as they ever were, but the world is always changing as is our understanding of our place within it, and some of the messages held within these stories might be revisited and examined. This course invites you to look at mythologies from cultures and religions around the world and discuss their relevance today, as well as using them to help you write new work. Each week will introduce myth systems and themes, and you will be invited to pursue your own particular interests to deepen your knowledge.
The course will consist of 12 taught sessions on Zoom including discussions, presentations and writing exercises. There will be some reading for each session as well as suggested exercises. There will be a discussion forum on Slack where you will be invited to share work with your peers and discuss the weekly themes.
At the end of the course you will be invited to submit a piece of work for feedback from the tutor. Each student will have a one-one tutorial in the second half of the course in which they can discuss their plans for this piece of work.
Weekly themes will include Classical mythology, Norse mythology, Fairy Tales and Folk Tales, transformations, death and rebirth, the beginning and the end of the world, and much more.
The cost of the course is £250/ £175 concession
Please contact me at info@annachilvers.co.uk for more information or to book a place.