Dear Readers and Followers:
I recently was appointed as a Haiku Ambassador of The Haiku Foundation, and among other duties, I will be their Publicity Director. I served many years on the Board of the Haiku Society of America as Second Vice President and as Midwest Regional Coordinator, and besides organizing regional and national conferences and judging contests, the best part of it was meeting fellow poets who enriched my study of haiku. So, that’s one of the reasons why I am once again volunteering to serve in another capacity to spread the work about haiku and senryu.
I have more updates on additional haiku events that I have scheduled through June. I always love to meet new people and see familiar faces, too, at my events, so please attend if you can.
Among other new events, you can read below about my trip to New England to speak at the Haiku Circle’s Annual Conference on Saturday, June 2.
My presentations are for people at any level of haiku study, from beginners through advanced. There is always analysis of sample poems and the writing of one’s own haiku included. And, of course, people who come to my workshops who are interested in teaching haiku always come away with instruction ideas that they can use in their own workshops.
As the author of Haiku and Senryu: A Simple Guide for All, I love to speak and lead workshops about these healing genres.
Please read below. For more information, contact me at c-books@hotmail.com
Haiku and Senryu: A Reading by Charlotte Digregorio
Sponsored by the In Plein Air Project
The Art Center
1957 Sheridan Rd.
Highland Park, IL
2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25
A reading, followed by a reception.
Illustrated Haiku/Senryu Exhibit (Haiga)
Northfield Public Library
1785 Orchard Lane
Northfield, IL
March 1 through March 31
My traveling illustrated haiku and senryu exhibit will be at Northfield Public Library from Thursday, March 1 through Saturday, March 31. Come experience moments of your daily lives through this poetry exhibit that is accompanied by Japanese brush stroke paintings and graphic art. Develop a deepened appreciation for the poetry involved in this exhibit.
The Healing Art of Haiku (Workshop)
Women’s Exchange
630 Lincoln Ave.
Winnetka, IL
10 to 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 13
Did your teachers have you write haiku? If so, you were likely misinformed. I will be giving a haiku workshop introducing attendees to the healing and insightful nature of these poems that originated in Japan in the 1600s–now a fad worldwide. Usually written in one to four lines, haiku are relevant today, can be written on any theme, and allow you to capture your life’s moments (happy or sad) in affirming and rewarding ways. Whatever your personal, educational, or professional background, be creative and publish haiku!
Note: The workshop will include discussion of haiku’s content and style, (along with that of senryu); a brief history of the two forms; sample poems to review/analyze; writing of one’s own haiku or senryu with commentary from me; and suggestions for getting published.
What is Haiku and Senryu? (Reading, Exhibit, Introduction)
Heller Nature Center
(Organized by In Plein Air Project)
2821 Ridge Rd.
Highland Park, IL
1:30-3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 31
Short reading, exhibit, and introduction to haiku and senryu with hands-on experience at writing led by me. Reception included with food and beverages.
Illustrated Haiku/Senryu Exhibit (Haiga)
Moats Gallery
675 N. North Court
Palatine, IL
April 7-July 7
My traveling illustrated haiku and senryu exhibit will be at Moats Gallery, from Saturday, April 7 to Saturday, July 7. Come experience moments of your daily lives through this poetry exhibit that is accompanied by Japanese brush stroke paintings and graphic art.
Illustrated Haiku/Senryu Exhibit (Haiga)
Arlington Green Executive Center
2101 S. Arlington Heights Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL
April 23-June 30
My traveling illustrated haiku and senryu exhibit will be at Arlington Green Executive Center, 2101 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL, from Monday, April 23 through Saturday, June 30. Come experience moments of your daily lives through this poetry exhibit that is accompanied by Japanese brush stroke paintings and graphic art.
The Healing Art of Haiku
Northfield Public Library
1785 Orchard Lane
Northfield, IL
Workshop: 2 to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, April 29
Did your teachers have you write haiku? If so, you were likely misinformed. I will be giving a haiku workshop, Sunday, April 29, introducing attendees to the healing and insightful nature of these poems that originated in Japan in the 1600s–now a fad worldwide. Usually written in one to four lines, haiku are relevant today, can be written on any theme, and allow you to capture your life’s moments (happy or sad) in affirming and rewarding ways. Whatever your personal, educational, or professional background, be creative and publish haiku!
The workshop will include discussion of haiku’s content and style, (along with that of senryu); a brief history of the two forms; sample poems to review/analyze; writing of one’s own haiku or senryu with commentary from me; and suggestions for getting published.
Haiku Circle Annual Conference
152 Mount Herman Station Rd.
Northfield, MA
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, June 2
Come meet me and hear my presentation on “Writing Artful Senryu” along my doing a reading of my poetry. I am one of two guest speakers during this day-long event with attendees coming from many states.
Haiku/Haiku Sequence Reading
Arlington Green Executive Center
2101 S. Arlington Heights Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL
1-4 p.m., Saturday, June 23
Good opportunity to hear haiku, see my exhibit, and speak with me during the reception.
As always, thanks so much for your interest in my blog and activities, and if you can, tell others to follow it.
Of course, read and write haiku and senryu!
Appreciatively,
Charlotte
Copyright 2018 by Charlotte Digregorio.
Anche se da molto lontano sono felicissima di seguire la tua attività di scrittrice. Sarebbe bello un giorno poterti ascoltare dal vivo.
Congratulazioni Charlotte per tutto il tuo prezioso lavoro. Questa sera è un immenso piacere immergermi nella lettura del tuo blog.
Un saluto dall’Italia e tanti auguri per tutto.
Eufemia
Grazie tanto per le tue gentile parole, Eufemia. Sei sempre gentile, e apprezzo molto la tua critica dell’haiku sul blog.
Io amo molto leggere il tuo blog, le selezioni dei poemi sono sempre accuratissime.
Grazie Charlotte.
Mi piace pubblicare anche i tuoi haiku. Sono bellissimi!
Ti ringrazio tanto Charlotte, è sempre un piacere e un onore apparire sul Daily haiku. Grazie per il tuo prezioso lavoro.
Grazie di nuovo, Eufemia. Stammi bene.