Name: Feast for the Senses: The Art of Food Writing with Wendy McGrath
Start: 2024-08-18T10:00:00-0600
End: 2024-08-18T11:50:00-0600

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Sunday August 18, 2024 10:00am - 11:50am MDT

Waterton

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Food is more than just sustenance; it can be a powerful narrative tool in storytelling. In this immersive two-hour masterclass, we will delve into the art of food writing beyond restaurant reviews. From memoir to fiction, poetry to creative non-fiction, we will uncover how food can be a vibrant character, a sensory description, and a thematic element that adds depth to your writing.

Participants will learn how to weave food seamlessly into their narratives, drawing inspiration from recipes, cookbooks, and personal experiences. Through guided writing exercises and group workshops, you will discover how to use food to evoke emotion, develop characters, and create rich, unforgettable scenes. Join us and explore the delicious world of food writing!

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Wendy McGrath

Wendy McGrath is a Métis poet, writer, and visual artist living and working in amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton) on Treaty 6 Territory.Winner of the inaugural Prairie Grindstone Prize 2023-2024, McGrath’s writing practice embraces multiple genres—fiction, poetry, spoken word... Read More →

Sunday August 18, 2024 10:00am - 11:50am MDT
Waterton

Masterclass

When Words Collide 2024

Wendy McGrath

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