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Memories to Share: A Class to Begin Your Memoirs


*The event has already taken place on this date: Wed, 12/14/2022
The purpose of our class is to encourage you in the joy and satisfaction of capturing personal memories and family stories in your own words so they will not be lost. Together, we will build confidence in your own voice as we explore a variety of techniques for writing.

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-When? Each Wednesday Evening between 11/2 and 12/14, from 5:30 to 7:30 with a brief break for refreshments.

-Where? The Joel Lane Museum House Visitors Center, 160 South Saint Mary’s Street, Raleigh, NC

  • PARKING: In spaces in front of the Visitor’s Center or on Hargett Street in front of the Lane House.

-What? For six weeks we will explore the Writing Process and experiment with ways to write your important memories to share them with others.

-Why? YOU must answer that! If you are interested in this class, you must have memories and stories that need to be recorded. Here is your chance to begin…

What to bring?

  • Something to write on such as a notebook or stenopad. This is for notes and ideas.
  • At least one highlighter
  • Pen

 

Instructor

Laurel Williams is a retired Creative Writing and English teacher of 30 years. She and her family recently moved to Raleigh from Phoenix so they could live near her daughter and son-in-law. She loves Raleigh with all its trees and history. Laurel also enjoys telling stories as a volunteer docent at the Joel Lane House.


*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Location:

160 S St Mary's St
Raleigh, NC, 27603
United States

Phone:

(919) 833-3431
Contact name: 
Catherine Kimes
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
12/14/2022
Time: 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Price: 
$50 for Joel Lane Historical Society Members, $60 for the General Public (all 6 classes)

Ages

Adults & kids together