Let's Talk POW!

A Free Tele-Conference Interview with Power of Words Workshop Presenters, Followed by a Poetry Open Mic!

Moderated by Kelly DuMar

We hope you’ll join us in this video conference preview of POW 2016 workshops! (You can join online or by phone). Kelly DuMar, membership chair of TLAN, will interview POW workshop leaders who are available for the call to “preview” their upcoming workshops for the Power of Words Conference in August.

Whether you’re already registered for POW in August, or you’re wondering if you should – this is your chance to freely sample some of the wonderful workshops we have in store for you. Workshop leaders will share what they’re presenting and how you will benefit from their unique Transformative Language Arts approach. Presenters include:

• Doug Lipman, “The Values of the Future Through Storytelling: A Hands-On Workshop”
• Christopher D. Sims, "If Black Lives Mattered"
• Marguerite Walker, "Self expression Through Movement and Play”
• Kelly DuMar, “Writing Truth & Beauty – Using Personal Photos for Creative Inspiration & Healing”
• Teri Lynn Grunthaner, "Coming Back to Life: Practicing the Work that Reconnects"
• Katey Branch, "Connect to the Earth and Dance your Heart, Body and Soul AWAKE!"
• Rachel Hom & Rebecca Hom, "TWENTYSIXSIXTYTWO: Life From Two Directions - Conversation and the 'beginner mind'"

Poetry Open Mic

And there’s more to share. Bring an original poem! This unique discussion and networking opportunity will be followed by a Poetry Open Mic. Everyone who participates in the teleconference is welcome to share an original poem. Whether you’re reading your poetry aloud for the first time, or you’re a seasoned reader, this is a chance to share your writing in the supportive presence of appreciative listeners. It’s a remarkably fun and moving experience.

Format of the Meeting

• Kelly will interview workshop presenters on the call for 30 minutes about their POW workshops.

• We'll then have 10-15 minutes to ask questions and discuss TLA, your own practice, goals, or vision.

• We’ll devote the next 15 or so minutes to the open mic poetry readings.

• You don’t need to be a member of TLAN to participate!

Joining the Call on Zoom

Time: Jun 14, 2016 7:00 PM Central (US & Canada)

Kelly will arrive on the video conference at 6:30 p.m. CENTRAL on June 14 so you can connect early & work out any glitches!

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:
https://zoom.us/j/365966623

Or iPhone one-tap:
14086380968,365966623# or 16465588656,365966623#

Or Telephone:
Dial: +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll) or +1 646 558 8656 (US Toll)

Meeting ID: 365 966 623

International numbers available: https://zoom.us/zoomconference?m=BIdBRokOQuYDB1X2uqOj8mWCn-g6ehUy

About POW

Join us August 12th-14th, 2016 at Ferry Beach in Saco, Maine for our 13th Power of Words Conference: Begin with YES!, with workshops, performances, talking circles, celebration and more, featuring writers, storytellers, performers, musicians, community leaders, activists, educators, and health professionals.

The conference, founded in 2003, features workshops in four tracks: narrative medicine, social change, right livelihood (and making a living through the arts), ecological literacy, and engaged spirituality.

Learn more and register for POW here.

Read full workshop descriptions here.

About Kelly DuMar

Kelly DuMar is a poet, playwright and expressive arts workshop facilitator whose chapbook “All These Cures,” won the 2014 Lit House Press poetry contest. Kelly’s poems have been published in many literary journals, and her award winning plays have been produced around the US and published by dramatic publishers. She produces the Our Voices Festival of Women Playwrights & Poets, held at Wellesley College, now in its 9^th year. Kelly has a Master’s Degree in Education from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Her certification in psychodrama and training in Playback Theatre inspire her workshops with transformative energy. Kelly has presented professional workshops at Mass. Poetry Festival, The Boston Book Festival, Playback North America, The New England Theatre Conference, the Transformative Language Arts Conference, ASGPP, The National Association for Poetry Therapy, and The International Women’s Writing Guild. She is a Fellow in the American Society for Group Psychotherapy & Psychodrama, a member of the Advisory Council of The International Women’s Writing Guild, and a Council Member of the Transformative Language Arts Network. Her website it kellydumar.com, and she publishes a bi-monthly essay about the writing life to her subscribers.