Reclaiming Attention: The Power of the Notebook Workshop w Laura Moulton | Nov 5 - Dec 17

“To take back your focus, to make art – is a radical act. To take all of that scattered energy and send it in a single direction is no small thing. It is revolutionary to take back your mind..” – Sarah Sentilles

Writing in the age of distraction and dire news often requires a Herculean effort to stay focused. What does it mean to reclaim our attention and what kind of revolutions can we mount with a pen, a notebook and renewed focus? In this workshop we’ll pay attention to what we pay attention to, retool our writing practices and cultivate the concentration needed to do deep work. All genres welcome.

Register for this workshop.

Teacher:

Laura Moulton

Time:

Wednesdays, 10 - 11:30am, Nov 5 - Dec 17 (no class 11/19)

Location:

Attic Institute, 1033 SW Yamhill St., Suite #405

Total Fee:

$249

The Attic Experience

"I attended Friday on the Boulevard with my partner and wanted to write to say how much we enjoyed it. Great evening of literary readings with a wide range of subject matter and styles. I have taken two Attic Institute classes in the past seven months or so and had been hoping to see a program like "Fridays..." come to the Attic. What a wonderful opportunity to become part of the writing community here in Portland. The open mic hosts were generous and gracious, encouraging those of us who read material. We also really enjoyed talking to other writers who attended and made plans to meet again at the August meeting. I can see this program becoming a nexus for writers to explore other classes and programs."

Barbara Gabriel

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A Statement of Our Values

The Attic Institute of Arts and Letters opposes the legitimation of bigotry, hate, and misinformation. As a studio for writers, we do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We embrace and celebrate our shared pursuit of literature and languages as essential to crossing the boundaries of difference. To that end, we seek to maintain a creative environment in which every employee, faculty member, and student feels safe, respected, and comfortable — even while acknowledging that poems, stories, and essays delve into uncomfortable subjects. We accept the workshop as a place to question ourselves and to empathize with complex identities. We understand that to know the world is to write the world. Therefore, we reaffirm our commitment to literary pursuits and shared understanding by affirming diversity and open inquiry.