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Writing Workshop: Painting a Scene Through Words

Alumni All-Access | Oct. 24 | 12 to 1 p.m. 

UCalgary Downtown Campus

Step into a world where words come to life! Join us for a fun session that will transform your writing from bland to brilliant. We will explore the magic of adjectives and adverbs, those tiny yet powerful tools that add color, depth and excitement to your descriptions. 

Whether you're describing a bustling market in Calgary or a serene sunset over the mountains, you'll learn how to paint pictures using words. Get ready to unleash your creativity and learn from an experienced writer and instructor. 

Heather Clitheroe

Heather Clitheroe, BA’01 (she/they)

Instructor, UCalgary Continuing Education

Heather Clitheroe is a writer and editor living in Calgary, Alberta. An award-winning instructor with UCalgary Continuing Education, she specializes in teaching genre fiction including science fiction, fantasy, romance and erotica, and mystery fiction. She is also a PhD student with the Department of English, researching how science fiction contributes to STEM engagement and science appreciation. 

 

About the venue

The UCalgary Downtown Campus is located at 906 8 Ave. S.W. (see map). Find information on parking and transportation

The UCalgary Downtown Campus has accessible elevators, as well as a gender-neutral washroom on the first floor. 

Alumni programs are made possible through the generous support of UCalgary Alumni Association Partners TD Insurance and Manulife.