Organizational
ORGANIZATIONAL/MEMBERSHIPS:
Poetry Groups:
I am a full member of the League of Canadian Poets (poets.ca). [joined: SEP 14, 2008]
TWUC
I am a member of the Science Fiction Poetry Association (sfpoetry.com). [joined: __________]
Workshop Groups:
I am a member of the Algonquin Square Table Poetry Workshop, since Fall 1995.
I am a member of the Muse Cooperative, since February 2006.
I am a member of the Plasticine Poetry Series Poetry Workshop, since November 2008.
| Rowers Pub Reading Series Artistic Director (July 2007 – June 2008) Artistic Director (July 2008 – June 2009) Artistic Director (July 2009 – June 2010) Board President (July 2010 – June 2011) Board President (July 2011 – June 2012) |
| Art Bar Poetry Series Board Member (Jan 2002 – June 2005) Artistic Director (June 2002 – June 2003) Artistic Director (June 2003 – June 2004) Artistic Director (June 2004 – June 2005) |
| Readings at Noon Series I was the co-organizer, along with Louise Ripley, of the Atkinson Readings at Noon Series (2003-2007). The Series ended in April 2007. Dead Poets Society Night I organize and host the annual “Dead Poets Society Night” at the Art Bar Poetry Series. |
WORKSHOPS:
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Canadian Festival of Spoken Word – 2011
8th annual
Thursday, October 13th, 2011
HUMOR WORKSHOP
Tranzac Main Hall, 292 Brunswick
11 am – 12:45 pm
Description in programme book:
Want to bring some more funny to your poetry? This workshop led by Toronto poet David Clink will give you a chance to perform a humorous poem and get instant feedback on how to make it even funnier. Limited performance capacity so don’t be late. Hosted by Jeff Cottrill.
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“A Fistful of Poems”
With Sandra Kasturi
7 of these have been held!
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| 4 | Saturday, February 26, 2011 Flyer #09 – date: May 11, 2011 | The Central 603 Markham St. | Poetry Central Workshop – Saturday, Feb 26, 2011, 10–5pm Held at The Central (603 Markham St), this workshop is facilitated by poets Sandra Kasturi and David Clink. Good for the beginner and the seasoned pro! Start writing poems! Get a good head start on a poetry collection, or complete a collection that is in progress! Only $80 ($70 if you register by Feb 15th). Register now! See facilitator’s bios on the back, along with info on how to register. Only 10 spots! |
| 5 | Saturday, June 4, 2011 Flyer #10 – date: May 11, 2011 | The Central 603 Markham St. | A Fistful of Poems VI – Sat., Jun 4, 2011, 10am – 5pm Held at The Central (603 Markham St), this workshop is facilitated by poets Sandra Kasturi and David Clink. A one-day poetry workshop! A fistful of poetry exercises! Only $80 ($70 if you register by May 24th). Register now! See facilitator’s bios on the back, along with info on how to register. Only 10 spots! |
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| 7 | Saturday, March 3, 2012 Flyer #11 – date: Jan 12, 2012 | Sandra’s place. | A Fistful of Poems VII Saturday, March 3, 2012, 10am – 5pm Held at a new venue in the Eglinton West Station area, this workshop is facilitated by poets Sandra Kasturi and David Clink. We will provide coffee/tea/snacks throughout the day, and lunch is included in the price. A one-day poetry workshop! A fistful of poetry exercises! Only $100 ($80 if you register by February 15th). Register now! See facilitators’ bios on the back, along with info on how to register. Only 10 spots! |
