SPARKS FLY

Creative retreats led by inspiring teachers in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

SPARKS FLY retreats

OUR RETREATS

IN LUNENBURG

Aerial view of the Lunenburg waterfront.

IMAGINATIVE STORM

MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP
WITH ALLEGRA HUSTON

in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

October 21–October 26, 2024 | CAD $1,899
This five-day workshop is perfect for both experienced writers and complete beginners. You will find the heart of your story and discover the most powerful way to tell it. A series of timed writing exercises will spark your imagination. All participants will have two one-on-one sessions with Allegra, where you can discuss your current or future writing projects. You’ll leave this workshop feeling energized and inspired.
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8 participants only

HOW TO SEE YOUR PHOTOGRAPH
WITH PAUL A. TEOLIS

in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

DATES TBD | PRICE TBD
This five-day workshop, designed for beginners as well as experienced photographers, will teach participants how to “see” their photographs by introducing them to design and composition principles used by artists of all disciplines. Your individual needs will be discussed during group and one-on-one sessions with Paul, allowing you to discover your own voice through photography.
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8 participants only
View of downtown Lunenburg from across the harbour

BEGINNERS SCREENWRITING WORKSHOP
WITH RONALDA JONES

in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

DATES TBD | PRICE TBD

Do you have an idea you think would make an excellent film or TV show? Screenwriting 101 will help you hone your story-telling skills and bring that idea to life. In this five-day beginners screenwriting workshop, you’ll learn about character development, plotting, structure and pacing. You’ll also learn how to construct an effective log-line and, very importantly, how to pitch your idea to producers and broadcasters.

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12 participants only

PAST RETREATS

IN LUNENBURG

Colourful buildings in downtown Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.

CREATIVITY TRAINING WORKSHOP
WITH HESTER SCHOFIELD

in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

October 16–October 21, 2023 (CONCLUDED)
Do you feel an itch to be more creative but you’ve never known how to scratch it? This five-day workshop will help you jump-start your creative juices through drawing, writing and experiencing the natural world. It will encourage and support you in discovering your own creative story. It is suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners.
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registration is closed
Aerial view of the Lunenburg waterfront.

IMAGINATIVE STORM

MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP
WITH ALLEGRA HUSTON

in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

May 22–May 27, 2023 (CONCLUDED)
This five-day workshop is perfect for both experienced writers and complete beginners. You will find the heart of your story and discover the most powerful way to tell it. A series of timed writing exercises will spark your imagination. All participants will have two one-on-one sessions with Allegra, where you can discuss your current or future writing projects. You’ll leave this workshop feeling energized and inspired.
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OUR RETREATS

IN EUROPE

IMPROVING CREATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCESS

in Andalusia, Spain

October 24–31, 2020

A creativity retreat with Hester Schofield

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registration is open | limited spots available

TBD

in Tuscany, Italy

Spring, 2021

A screenplay workshop with Mitchell Levin

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TBD

in the Douro Valley, Portugal

TBD, 2021

TBD

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