Artist-in-Residence | Marn Norwich

Meet Port Coquitlam’s new Artist in Residence, Marn Norwich. Marn is a writing workshop facilitator, writing coach, poet and playwright. Her poetry book, Wildflowers at my doorstep (Karma Press), won an Independent Publisher Book Award.

During her residency, Marn will launch the Muse Project, a series of writing workshops on the theme of Connection. These workshops will present an opportunity for Port Coquitlam residents to engage their creativity, connect deeply to their truest stories and contact their wild and unique wisdom by participating in the writing process. The workshops will culminate in a community reading. She’ll also provide one-on-one writing mentorship for community members.

Marn will facilitate an all-ages Earth-Walk + Write event as part of the City’s Centennial May Day celebration. In our May Day Art Zone, she’ll lead a springtime-vision writing workshop for children in the Magic Tent, a world where transformation is possible!

Artist Talk with Marn Norwich
Join us for an artist talk with Marn Norwich in the Michael Wright Art Gallery on Thursday, February 16th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm.  RSVP by emailing arts@portcoquitlam.ca

1:1 Writing Mentorship

Marn is offering one-on-one writing mentorship sessions to support community members who are seeking ways to move forward with their writing or who are experiencing creative blocks. These are available at the Outlet studio, with registration, between January 31 and June 30, 2023.

For more information or to register, please email Marn at marn@vancouverwritingcourses.com

WORKSHOPS

In all workshops, the share-circle is intended to support, encourage and inspire writers (it is not a critique). The purpose of the workshops is to empower participants to dive into the writing process through innovative prompts and the sharing of writing in a safe, fun and dynamic circle. Workshops are offered for children, youth, and adults, including workshops specifically designed for immigrants and newcomers, as well as people identifying as women. All participants may submit their writing to the Muse Project blog and present their work at a public reading this spring.

Writing Workshop (18+)
Outlet Artist in Res    75158   Sa  1:00pm-3:00pm   Mar 11
Engage your creativity, connect deeply to your truest stories and contact your wild and unique wisdom! Using the theme of Connection, this workshop includes a check-in, short guided visualization, series of writing prompts and the opportunity to share after each prompt.

Women’s Writing Workshop (18+)
Outlet Artist in Res   75160   Sa  1:00pm-3:00pm  Mar 25
Outlet Artist in Res   75161   Sa  1:00pm-3:00pm  Apr 1
This workshop is open to all adults who identify as female. Engage your creativity, connect deeply to your truest stories and contact your wild and unique wisdom! Using the theme of Connection, this workshop includes a check-in, short guided visualization, series of writing prompts and the opportunity to share after each prompt.

Teens’ Writing Workshop (13-18)
Outlet Artist in Res   75162   Sa  1:00pm-3:00pm  Apr 8
Engage your creativity, connect deeply to your truest stories and contact your wild and unique wisdom! Using the theme of Connection, this workshop includes a check-in, short guided visualization, series of writing prompts and the opportunity to share after each prompt.

Children’s Writing Workshop (6-12)
Outlet Artist in Res   75163   Sa  11:00am-12:00pm  Apr 15
Outlet Artist in Res   75163   Sa  1:00pm-2:00pm  Apr 15
Outlet Artist in Res   75163   Sa  2:15pm-3:15pm  Apr 15
Engage your creativity, connect to your most important stories and contact your wild and magical self! Using the theme of Connection, this workshop includes a check-in, short guided visualization, series of writing prompts and the opportunity to share after each prompt.

Magic Writing Tent (6-12)
Michael Wright Art Gallery  80448  Sa  12:00pm-1:00pm  May 6
Michael Wright Art Gallery  80448  Sa  2:00pm-3:00pm  May 6
When you enter the Magic Tent, you enter a world where transformation is possible! Like the rebirth of the Earth with the return of the sun, spring is a new and exciting time for people. What is fun and magical for you about spring? What are your wishes for your family, friends and our Earth? Put on your creative cloak and connect to your stories! The workshop includes a check-in, short guided visualization, series of writing prompts and the opportunity to share after each prompt. We’ll have paper and markers/pencil crayons, so children can draw to their writing. Children may submit their drawings and writing to the Muse Project blog and present their work at the City’s annual May Day celebration this spring.

Earth-Walk + Write
Lions Park  79430  Su  1:00pm-4:30pm  May 7
This immersive experience will begin at Lions Park Picnic Shelter (2300 Lions Way) and conclude at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre in the Laking Room (2150 Wilson Ave). The walk includes a check-in, guided visualization and the encouragement to focus on connecting significantly with nature and its messages for us. Please bring your notebooks and cell phone or camera if you want to take photos for our May Day display. After the walk, participants will write based on their experience. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.