 Denman
Island
Welcomes You!
Denman Island, British Columbia is characterized by its beautiful
natural environment. Inspired by the peaceful atmosphere, Denman
residents produce an abundance of unique arts
& crafts and have helped the small Gulf Island earn an
esteemed reputation around the world.
Denman Island is located in the northwest corner of the Georgia
Strait, approximately 2 1/2 hours north of Victoria, 1 hour north
of Nanaimo, and 20 minutes south of Courtenay. The Island is connected
to Vancouver Island by a ferry
service that has been operating for over 70 years. The 2 km
ferry ride provides wonderful views of Denman, as well as Vancouver
Island's Beaufort Mountain range. The ferry and its friendly crew
make it easy for residents and visitors to access goods and services.
19 km long and 5 km wide, Denman is marked by a rolling ridge
on the eastern side that rises 60 to 100 metres toward the western
side of the island. There are sandy beaches, rocky coves, hiking
trails, lush forests, and picture-perfect farmlands to enjoy. The
beauty of Denman's natural environment appeals to artists and outdoor
enthusiasts. One can closely observe deer, pheasants, herons, hawks
and even the majestic bald eagle! Learn
more about Denman Island.
Upcoming Events
Feb 17, 2010: Heidi Greco: From Page to Book, Shaping a Manuscript at Denman Island Arts Centre
Heidi Greco: Editing: From Page to Book, Shaping a Manuscript
Feb. 17- 20th from 10 AM – noon & 1 – 3 PM each day
This four-day workshop will provide writers with tools for making useful revisions. Starting with the page, discussion will move to the broader vision of formulating a structured manuscript. The pros and cons of self-publishing will also be addressed.
Editor and author, Heidi Greco brings more than two decades’ experience working with manuscripts in many genres. Her book reviews, essays, poetry and fiction can be found online, in magazines and newspapers.
Winter Writers Retreat - February 2010: Three workshops, two Salons!
Register - a printable registration form can be found at: http://scribd.com/doc/23953523. Complete this form and mail it to the Denman Island Arts Centre along with a cheque. To pay by credit card or to speak with the Registrar, leave a message at 1-888-335-1221 and we'll return your call!
Feb 13, 2010: Matt Rader: Craft & Craftiness: Poetic Form & the Trickster Imagination at Denman Island Arts Centre
Matt Rader: Craft & Craftiness: Poetic Form & the Trickster Imagination
Feb. 13 & 14, 2010 from 1-5 PM each day
Join poet and teacher Matt Rader in a collaborative, participant driven writing workshop and discover for yourself how a poet can leverage the forms and traditions of poetic craft to access the trickster imagination at the heart of all art.
Matt Rader is the author of 2 critically acclaimed books of poetry and has been nominated for numerous awards. A Graduate Teaching Fellow at the University of Oregon where he taught creative writing and argumentative reasoning, Rader currently teaches writing and literature at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
Winter Writers Retreat - February 2010: Three workshops, two Salons!
Register - a printable registration form can be found at: http://scribd.com/doc/23953523. Complete this form and mail it to the Denman Island Arts Centre along with a cheque. To pay by credit card or to speak with the Registrar, leave a message at 1-888-335-1221 and we'll return your call!
Feb 9, 2010: Ivan E. Coyote: Write Here, Write Now at Denman Island Arts Centre
Ivan E. Coyote: Write Here, Write Now
Feb. 9-12, 2010
Feb. 9th from 2 -6 PM, 10,11, 12 from 1 -5 PM
Have you always dreamed of writing your memoirs but were never sure of where to start? Join award winning author and renowned storyteller Ivan Coyote for four days of writing and discussions. Take away a new inspiration for the creative life, and tips and tricks for continuing to write after the workshop is over.
Ivan Coyote is the author of five collections of short stories, a novel, two CD's and four short films. An audience favourite at performance and writer's festivals, Ivan has "a distinctive and persuasive voice, a flawless sense of pacing, and an impeccable sense of story" (Quill's Magazine).
An award winning short story author and renowned performer, “Coyote is to CanLit what k.d. lang is to country music: a beautifully odd fixture.” Ottawa X Press
Winter Writers Retreat - February 2010: Three workshops, two Salons!
Register - a printable registration form can be found at: http://scribd.com/doc/23953523. Complete this form and mail it to the Denman Island Arts Centre along with a cheque. To pay by credit card or to speak with the Registrar, leave a message at 1-888-335-1221 and we'll return your call!
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