Creative Writing RESIDENCY
Our physical bodies, our spirits, lived experiences and our minds are treasure troves holding vast amounts of information and knowledge. In this residency we will explore new ways of mining the personal for poetry, memoir and mixed-form writing. In addition to my own work, we will survey and read together writers such as Robin Coste Lewis, June Jordan, Ocean Vuong, Dionne Brand, Layli Long soldier and more. In addition to examining the personal and political and ways of weaving the personal and current events together, we will look also look at the autobiographical as both landscape and collage. The aim is for writers to develop new ways of seeing, and awareness leading to greater voice, confidence, technique and skill. This workshop is for writers at all levels who are interested in deepening their practice and learning in a beautiful workshop setting.
“ … she quite literally changes people’s lives, helping them to move from pain to power and connecting the personal to the political. I can’t say enough about the impactful and positive force of Pamela’s teaching.”
DATES: Tuesday, October 6 – Friday, October 16
FLIGHTS: Fly into Guadalajara International Airport with airport arrival before 2pm on the 6th
RESIDENCY COST:
Suites #1 / #2: $21,369 MXN + $23,145 MXN = $44,514 MXN
Suites #3 / #4: $27,654 MXN+ $23,145 MXN = $50,799 MXN
Suites #5 / #6 / #7: $23,883 MXN + $23,145 MXN = $47,028 MXN
Suites #8 / #9: $26,397 MXN + $23,145 MXN = $49,542 MXN
Suites #10: $27,654 MXN+ $23,145 MXN = $50,799 MXN
After the workshop portion of the retreat with Pamela is complete, you will have two days in Ajijic to reflect on the workshop and focus on writing. You will also have free time to explore the weekly tiangues market (tee ain gees) for shopping and are invited to join us for a local trivia night. You will be included in the closing reception for the current art exhibition in the 360 XQMX gallery and a closing night dinner with your residency colleagues. You will find this residency to be a lovely balance between valued instruction, personal time to write and free time to explore our charming community.
INCLUDED:
Round trip airport transportation between the Guadalajara Intl Airport and 360 XQMX in Ajijic
All gratuities for staff and services
(10) Breakfasts, a Welcome Dinner & Salon Dinner
A (2) hour Opening Session & (4) four-hour workshop sessions with Pamela Sneed
Inclusion in the 360 XQMX Artistas Juntos Salon Series - an opportunity to share your writing
ACCOMMODATIONS:
(10) nights in Ajijic, Jalisco
Private suite at our incredible 360 XQMX headquARTers in Centro Ajijic
Free time in Ajijic including mornings to wander the weekly street market (tiangues)
Optional participation in local trivia night as part of the “360 Artistas” team
Art Exhibition Closing Reception party
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
(9) lunches & (7) dinners in Ajijic
Each suite at the 360 XQMX headquARTers includes a full kitchen so you can prepare meals as you wish or dine at the incredible taco stands and stellar restaurants found in Ajijic.
“Saw the fabulous Pamela Sneed as Joe’s Pub, performing “A Tribute to Big Mama Thornton”. The show was stunning and brought tears to my eyes again and again. Her renditions of “Ball and Chain”, “Summertime” and “I Shall Be Released” blasted a hole in my universe. Thank you, Pamela. ”
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Cancellation policy:
A 50% deposit paid at time of booking.
The remainder 50% is paid two weeks prior to arrival date.
If canceling more than 30 days from the arrival date, the paid deposit can be applied to a future stay.
if canceling under 30 days from the arrival date, the deposit is non-refundable.