Workshops & Talks Available
Looking for a speaker for your book club, writing class, church fellowship group, or conference? Laura is an experienced performer, speaker, and workshop presenter. She has spoken before large and small audiences and been a guest instructor for classes from elementary school to adult. The following list of workshops are available for your next meeting or class and can be tailored to fit your audience and time frame.
Contact Laura for more details or to arrange an appearance.
Presentations and Book Talks: entertainment programs of reading and storytelling for groups of any size needing a speaker
Workshops: instruction and interactive learning sessions for small groups interested in writing or drama
PRESENTATIONS
Guardians: Spiritual Pilgrimage
Laura will share her journey of faith as she wrote the poems in her
first book, Guardians, and tell the story of how the book came to be
published. Several poems from the book will be performed and the
audience will be invited to ask questions. The program will conclude
with a book-signing session and books will be available for purchase.
30 minutes-1 hour
Acts of the Apostles, Volume I: Becoming A Drama Queen
Laura will discuss her book, Acts of the Apostles, Vol. I, the
result of her eight years of experience as the leader of her church's
children's drama workshop, which included writing all the plays, making
costumes, props, and stage sets, as well as sharing moments of grace
with children and adults. Audience participation will be available as
scenes from different plays are performed. For those interested, books
will be available for purchase and signing.
30 minutes to 1
hour
Labyrinth: Walking and Praying
As a trained labyrinth guide, Laura will share her experiences and
poems as a labyrinth walker and guide. She will discuss the history and
uses of labyrinths, its re-discovery in modern times, and how it is
being used as a tool for meditation, healing, and ministry.
30 minutes to 1 hour
How to Lose a Poetry Contest
Tales from the contest-screening trenches. Laura has rejected tens of
thousands of poems, novels and short stories in her years as a
screener. This funny and informative talk includes war stories,
examples and tips to keep your manuscript out of the slush pile.
30 to 45 minutes
WORKSHOPS
Writing On Faith
Journaling has long been recognized as a tool for decreasing stress; it can also be used to deepen and express your faith. Learn to use a journal as a tool for meditation and prayer, enhance Bible study, and recognize the channels of grace in your spiritual life. Participants should bring writing materials for in-class exercises.
1 hour to 90 minutes
Starting Poems
For beginning poets whether your goal is to get published or personal expression, this class provides information and instruction on how to start writing more and improve your skills. Basic vocabulary and types of poetry are covered as well as tips for submitting work for publication. Bring writing materials for in-class exercises.
1 to 2 hours
Poets and Dreamers
Our dreams are full of sounds and images that are sometimes vivid, sometimes disturbing. Learn about dreams in literature and science, dream interpretation, and lucid dreaming. Tips for keeping a dream journal and using dreams as starting points for poems will be covered. We will perform a waking dream exercise in class, so bring writing materials.
2 to 3 hours
Everybody On Stage: Drama in Sunday School
Learn how to start a drama workshop, supply it with costumes, props,
and stage pieces, improvise special effects, and teach the Bible in a
way that allows children to live the story. Whether you want to train
teachers for a regular drama workshop as part of Sunday School or use
drama as part of Vacation Bible School or special celebrations, this class will work for you.
Consultations and half-day or full day work shops available