KAREN BLOMAIN - NOVELIST. PLAYWRIGHT. POET. TRANSLATOR. WRITERS WORKSHOPS

 WRITING IN IRELAND      

 A GENERATIVE WORKSHOP FOR WRITERS IN ALL GENRES

May 19 – 25, 2012
 
Facilitator: Karen Blomain

Presenters:  Playwright, Michael Downend and Poet , Memoirist, Madeline Tiger 

Come to magnificent Eyeries on the Beara Peninsula, West Cork, Ireland.  In the tranquil setting of Anam Cara, A Retreat for Writers, enjoy a relaxed format workshop for writers at all levels of accomplishment, from the novice wishing to try her hand at writing, to the seasoned writer who needs to jump start his muse for a new project, to those wishing to challenge themselves in a different genre.  This generative workshop is designed to offer new starts and new vision.  

Each day will include two hands-on sessions, discussion group, active participation, and significant enrichment opportunities, as well as the chance to rest, dream, and experience this beautiful part of the world.   The workshop will begin with an opening reception and dinner on Saturday, May 19 and end with a celebratory dinner on Friday, May 25.  

Lodging will begin the afternoon of May 19 and end after breakfast May 26.  Participants will be housed either in Anam Cara or in a bed and breakfast within a five minute walk from the center.   

Price: 1000 euros includes 7 nights lodging and all meals.  

Workshop limited to twelve participants. To learn more and to register, please contact


You may also find out more  about Anam Cara and the Beara Peninsula, County Cork at the 


PRIVATE WORKSHOP--UPPSALA, SWEDEN, JUNE 2012
contact Dr. Joanne Dahl for details at jo_anne.dahl@comhem.se

Summer 2013 Workshops planned:  Wales and England--inquire at karenblomain@gmail.com
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