We'll explore ourselves and the people in our lives as heroes. We'll name archetypes and mythology in the journeys we see around us. And we'll do it all through a lens of queerness, in a space that welcomes those who are queer, those who are not, and those who are still figuring it out. Writers of all levels welcome.
This series has two workshops. Participants are welcome to attend either or both. It will be offered both in person (this event post) and online (click here for more information). Please contribute as-you-can when you register, to meet our costs. Everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of ability to pay.
In Person workshops are offered at University Heights Center 5031 University Way NE Seattle, WA 98105. Free Parking is available in the U Heights Lot. The event takes place on the 4th floor, which is accessible by elevator. This workshop series is offered in partnership with the University Heights Center.
RSVP HERE. Feel free to email us with questions: gatheringround.seattle@gmail.com.
Workshop One: Who's the Hero? (Sunday, October 8)
This is where we'll ask what heroes goes on queer journeys. Starting out with examples of folklore related to certain queer identities, we'll go on to look at our own lives to see ourselves as heroes and find heroes in the people around us.
Workshop Two: Mapping a Heroic Journey (Sunday, October 22)
This is where we'll ask what queer heroic journeys actually look like. Starting out with examples of folklore related to archetypal queer journeys, we'll then look at our own lives to write about how we and our loved ones have gone on these kinds of journeys.
Workshop Leader Bio
Elijah Merrill (he/him) is a fantasy novelist, a playwright, and the Curator of Writing at Gathering Ground. He is fascinated by folklore from around the world, the history of United States immigrants and migrants, firsthand accounts of resistance to tyranny, and theatre that centers marginalized voices. His plays have been workshopped or produced by Somniterum Productions, Parley Productions, and the Bush School Theater. Elijah graduated from Goddard College with an individualized degree focused on fiction writing and history.