Events

2022 EVENTS

SUNDAY, JANUARY 2, 4:00 – 5:00 pm Eastern – Ruth and ESTHER COHEN, Bookdoctor & Poet, will kick off the new year with talk, laughter, meditation, a writing session (bring your notebooks!), and possibly Negronis …

SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 4:00-5:00 pm Eastern – AUDIO EVENT – Channel AILIA MIRA of Expect Wonderful and Ruth will talk channeling and all things Quickwater Oracles. This is an audio only live-stream and will be recorded. You can listen live or to the recording on any internet device. Register in advance here:
https://expectwonderful.com/quickwater-oracles

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 @ 3:30 PM Eastern – JENDI REITER of Winning Writers (An Incomplete List of My Wishes, Bullies In Love) and Ruth will talk about channeling, magick, writing, and making (Quickwater) Oracle Cards! Register in advance here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrduCrqT0uG92tVFO6aI9qoBKvh-Kj5zFp

ALL ZOOM EVENTS ARE RECORDED AND CAN BE WATCHED ON RUTH’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL
AUDIO EVENTS WILL ALSO BE RECORDED AND AVAILABLE ON THIS WEBSITE.

MOST RECENT ONLINE EVENTS:

JENDI REITER of Winning Writers (author of An Incomplete List of My Wishes, Two Natures, Bullies In Love, and other books) and Ruth Thompson talk about channeling, Jendi’s study of magick, making art and writing inspired by Quickwater Oracles, and their plans for making oracle cards based on phrases from the book. Ruth reads and Jendi shares collage work she has done in response.

ESTHER COHEN joins me to celebrate the launch of Quickwater Oracles! Esther asks some great questions, I read some of the channels and give a guided meditation leading into a short writing session, and some of the writers attending read their pieces. A great start to the new year!

Channel AILIA MIRA of Expect Wonderful and Ruth talk channeling and all things Quickwater Oracles. This is an audio-only live-stream event. You can listen to a recording from any internet device here: https://instantteleseminar.com/Events/128479773

Beloved poet DIANE GILLIAM (Kettle Bottom, Dreadful Wind & Rain) and Ruth in conversation about writing, Quickwater Oracles, and other matters.

Writer-editor BARBARA ANN YODER and Ruth talk about Quickwater, channeling, and writing, highlighting the usefulness of these encouraging messages to writers and artists.

TANIA PRYPUTNIEWICZ (November Butterfly, Heart’s Compass Tarot) and Ruth do a tarot reading for Quickwater Oracles and talk about channeling.

Past classes have included yoga, body-based meditation, and writing workshops for all levels (sometimes mixing all three and incorporating nature and/or various spiritual traditions). I’ve traveled throughout the U.S. to give readings from my books and to teach workshops on writing from the body. Check back soon and sign up for the e-newsletter, as sessions and poetry readings may become virtual.

“Poetry Flash” 2017 at Moe’s Books in Berkeley, CA, where I read from Whale Fall & Black Sage (Video). Afterwards, Cynthia Albers from Arc Inspired – who was in the crowd that night – wrote a wonderful blog post about my work.

January 2nd:

Zoom Discussion – ESTHER COHEN (Bookdoctor & Poet) and Ruth kick off the new year! Esther asks some great questions, I read some of the channels in Quickwater Oracles and give a guided meditation leading into a short writing session. Then, some of the writers attending read their pieces.

January 16th:

Audio Event – Channel AILIA MIRA of Expect Wonderful and Ruth talk channeling and all things Quickwater Oracles. This is an audio-only event.

January 23rd:

Zoom Discussion – JENDI REITER of Winning Writers (An Incomplete List of My Wishes, Bullies In Love) and Ruth will talk about channeling, magick, writing, and making (Quickwater) Oracle Cards!

November 14th:

Zoom Discussion – Beloved poet DIANE GILLIAM (Kettle Bottom, Dreadful Wind & Rain) and Ruth in conversation about writing, Quickwater Oracles, and other matters. Reading and guided short writing session may be on the agenda.

November 12th:

Zoom Discussion – Writer-editor BARBARA ANN YODER and Ruth talk about Quickwater, channeling, and writing, highlighting the usefulness of these encouraging messages to writers and artists. Ruth reads some of Barbara’s favorite channels and answers questions from other writers in attendance.

November 6th:

Zoom Discussion – TANIA PRYPUTNIEWICZ (November Butterfly, Heart’s Compass Tarot) and Ruth do a tarot reading for Quickwater Oracles, talk about channeling, and read during a “Nine Flamingos” writing retreat in Silver City, NM.

Canceled

Writing Workshops. Class size is limited. Will incorporate movement, meditation, pranayama, writing in nature, writing from the body, and other practices. Generate new material; identify potent images, phrases, and scenes; begin revision; and work on performance skills.

Meditation with Ruth Thompson. We will explore meditative techniques from many spiritual traditions, concluding each week with 20-30 minutes of individual silent seated meditation. BYO zafu or blanket. Donation optional, to animal rescue.

June:

In the Bay Area and the California coast to read from Whale Fall & Black Sage.

March to April:

“Writing and Publishing Today”, with Don Mitchell (3 units, 8 weeks, upper division undergraduates and graduate students). On campus March 18-30, online for another 6 weeks. Williamson Endowed Chair in Creative Writing, Eastern New Mexico University, Spring 2019. I will also lead two “Body Speaking” workshops, give two readings, and talk with book groups, school and library groups.

Dec 15th:

“Whale Fall: A Collaborative Performance of Poetry and Dance”, with Jenn Eng, Colee Garr, Karen Masaki, and Ruth Thompson. Saturday, 7pm, Hilo Shala, Kaikodo Building, 64 Keawe St #200, Hilo Hawaii, $15.

April 3rd and May 1st:

National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo) Kick-Off and Conclusion. 5-6pm, Hilo Public Library, 300 Waianuenue Ave. A talk on writing poetry and prompts for you to try each week in the month ahead. (You will not be showing your work to anyone, so go for it!) At the end of the month, I’ll read from my new work, answer questions, and offer guidance for continuing your writing.

February to March, June 11-24th:

“Body Speaking: Writing from the Body” Workshop

February 2nd:

“Poetry Flash Reading Series with Ruth Thompson and Sandra Hunter” (Readings from Whale Fall). 7pm, Moe’s Books at 2476 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA.

June 9th:

“Why There Are Words” Literary Reading Series. Julia Fierro, Molly Giles, Don Mitchell, Antonya Nelson, Ruth Thompson, and Peter Turchi read from their works on the theme of “Solidarity”. 7pm, Studio 333 on 333 Caledonia St, Sausalito CA. $10.

Feb 28th to May 22nd:

“Body Speaking: Writing Practice with Ruth Thompson” Class/Writer Workshop Series. Yoga Centered Studio, 37 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, Hawai’i.

October and November:

Poetry Readings – CA

Late August:

Readings featured at the Surf Break Cafe Launch Party in Hilo, Hawai’i.

Aug 10-16th:

AROHO Women Writers’ Retreat at Ghost Ranch, NM. Ruth will be attending the retreat again and offering consultations. She will be part of the evening readings.

August 4th:

Brooklyn Reading. Tuesday, 7pm at 301 Sterling Place, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY.

August:

Brooklyn Reading with Elana Bell, Breena Clarke, Esther Cohen, Jenny Douglas, Don Mitchell, and Lisa Rizzo. The Brooklyn Cottage, 960 Atlantic Avenue.

July 11th:

“Revising Your Writing” Workshop at Hilo Public Library

June 13th:

“Beginning Writing” Workshop and Reading at Hilo Public Library (300 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo)

April 19th to June 28th:

Beginning Writing Class – Hilo, Hawai’i.

April:

Guided Meditation Class – Northern CA.

March:

Loving-Kindness Meditation

February 21st:

“Body Speaking” Writing Workshop

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November 13th:

“Why There Are Words” Literary Reading Series presents a magnetic force of compelling readings from the following authors on the theme of “Gravity”: Julia Fierro, Molly Giles, Don Mitchell, Antonya Nelson, Ruth Thompson, and Peter Turchi. 7pm, $10, at Studio 333 is located at 333 Caledonia Street, Sausalito, CA 94965.

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