Writing Culture: Language of Clothing with Joanne Mulcahy

Saturdays, April 12 and 19, 9am - 5pm

A 1960's tie-dyed t-shirt, a working woman's power suit, a teenager's baggy pants, all convey important cultural messages. Clothing is a system of changing signs and symbols through which we communicate social meaning and individual expression. In this workshop, we'll write from memories rooted in things: the feel of wool sweater, the smell of hot iron on a cotton shirt, the mustiness of dress in the attic. We'll also explore the language of clothing through reading literary and cultural classics. We'll find the places where cultural messages connect to our own experiences of "love, loss and what we wore." The workshop will include a Saturday afternoon visit to a Portland Goodwill store.

Location: Roger's Hall, room 201

Non credit / PDU: 15 hours, $245

Continuing education credit: CEED/CELA 806, 1 semester hour, $345

Degree-applicable credit:ED/LA 576, 1 semester hour, $645

Message from the instructor and required readings

Map to Graduate School

*Northwest Writing Institute workshops are limited to 20 per class. Early registration is advised.*

Questions call the Northwest Writing Institute at (503) 768-6161 or email nwi@lclark.edu.

Registration
To register for an NWI workshop you may download and complete the Registration and Payment form (PDF). The forms can be mailed or faxed to the Northwest Writing Institute:

Northwest Writing Institute
Lewis & Clark, MSC 85
0615 S.W. Palatine Hill Road
Portland, OR 97219
FAX 503-768-6165

or to the Center for Continuing Studies as indicated on the form.