BASIC CREATIVE WRITING
A Beginner’s Course with Conchitina Cruz
February 17, 24, March 3, 10 and 18, 2010 (6:00pm to 9:00pm)

Learn the basic skills and techniques in writing creatively with this writing course for beginners. Let Palanca awardee and creative writing professor Conchitina Cruz guide you in tapping your intuition as well as your senses for inspiration, and developing the skills and techniques in creative writing.

Workshop Fee is P5,500. Deadline for reservation is February 12, 2010

For reservations or more details, please call Joy De Asis at 892-1801, send an SMS to 0917-561-2413, or email deasis.ms@ayalafoundation.org.

BAGUIO TRAVEL WRITING WORKSHOP
Kristine Fonacier
Lecture: March 23, 2010, 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.
Tour: March 26, 27, and 28, 2010
Workshop: March 30, 2010, 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.

Take a trip to the north! See Baguio in a different light. The Baguio Travel Writing Workshop will provide basic instructions on travel writing and some tips on improving your writing style while enjoying the food, art, and natural landscape of this City of Pines.

Only a limited number of slots are available. Registration fee is P 9,000.00 inclusive of transportation, accommodation, meals, materials, and certificate. Deadline of reservation is March 22, 2010. A 5 percent discount will be given to those who will pay in full or before March 17, 2010.

For reservations or more details, please call Joy De Asis at 892-1801, send an SMS to 0917-561-2413, or email deasis.ms@ayalafoundation.org.

A Course on Effective Presentation and Public Speaking
April T. Yap
April 17, 2010, Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The course aims to help participants manage fears and anxieties related to public speaking and ensure a connection to the target audience. Tips on putting together effective presentation materials will also be given during the workshop.

Speaker April T. Yap has an MA in Mass Communications from the University of the Philippines in Diliman, where she is concurrently teaching and completing her PhD in Creative Writing. Ms. Yap is working as Deputy Director for Insights at GroupM Philippines, a media independent agency.

Workshop fee is P 2,500 inclusive of handouts, materials, snacks, and certificate. A down payment of P1000 is required to reserve a slot. The deadline for reservations is April 12, 2010. A 5 percent discount will be given to those who pay in full on or before the deadline.

Payments can be given in cash, check, or through credit card.

For inquiries, please call Joy De Asis at 892-1801, send an SMS to 0917-561-2413, or email deasis.ms@ayalafoundation.org.