Braiding Narratives with Sage Tyrtle

Ever read a story that weaves two seemingly unrelated threads together so seamlessly it feels like magic? Perhaps it’s a folktale intertwined with memoir, or a calculated scientific element woven with a perspective full of deeply human emotion. Braided prose creates a rich, layered narrative that captivates readers—that may seem complicated. But just like other craft techniques, it’s a trick that anyone can learn!

In this two-hour workshop, we’ll:

-Explore stunning examples of braided prose in both fiction and nonfiction

-Experiment with braiding fact and memoir or fact and fiction

-Begin crafting your braided pieces with exercises designed to spark creativity and guide your process long after the class has concluded.

Participation Requirements: This is a generative space; attendees will be asked to participate via chat, voice, and/or video.

This class meets online for one two-hour session on February 1, 2025, 2-4 pm

About the Instructor: 

Sage Tyrtle's work is available in New Delta Review, The Offing, Lunch Ticket, and Apex among others. Words featured on NPR, CBC, and PBS, and taught in schools. 

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This event will be held in Zoom. By registering for this class, you agree to follow the Clarion West Code of Conduct and Zoom policies. 

Limited Free Seating: 

We offer a percentage of seats in every class to People of the Global Majority (Asian, Black, African, Latina/o/x, Middle Eastern, Indigenous, Pacific Islander, and/or have been racialized as 'ethnic minorities') for free, regardless of financial need. 

Eligible folks should complete this form to enter the lottery for free seats.  If a seat is available, we will email you 7-10 days before the class begins. For more information, see our equity and inclusion policies.

Sliding Scale Pricing:

The Supporting Tuition rate is shown for each class or workshop for folks who can pay it. Paying the Supporting Tuition rate enables us to continue to pay our staff and instructors equitably, as well as support access to classes for others who may be in a different situation. 

The Helping Hands rate is available to folks under more limited economic circumstances, no matter your background.

For more information, see our financial aid policies.

Our Refund Policy:

Clarion West will refund all class fees if the request is made 30 days before the class date. Refund requests made within 30 days of the class will be honored if we can fill the seat.

Any exceptions are subject to approval by our workshop staff.