The instructor (Marco), the moderator (Pat) and my classmates make the challenge of learning a language such a fun and rewarding part of my week. Maybe there is something especially bonding about it. It’s awesome
I have been traveling with IL Chiostro since 2014. I am always amazed by how organized, attentive and congenial they are. This past October was perhaps one of the most luxurious trips I've ever been on. The setting, the accommodations, and the food were amazing. My workshop with Sharon Pitts was also wonderful, she is an amazing instructor. I learned so much from her, as always, and the other students graciously shared their work and their techniques. The side trips were great also (lots of shopping and wonderful towns.
I love working with Sheila. She always has such great prompts for us to use for our writing and wonderful, thoughtful inspiring suggestions or ways to think about out edits. Great class!
There aren’t enough ways to describe how much I learn from Sharon Pitts, and how wonderfully orchestrated the classes are with Il Chiostro. I am so grateful to have found this group of amazing, gracious and talented people. Thanks for all you do. Looking forward to seeing everyone in 2026.
From Carol J Blatter
Sheila Bender is an excellent writing teacher. In this class, we had challenging prompts that led to the beginnings of good short stories. Thanks to her feedback, and feedback from classmates, I can go back and improve what I wrote. Perhaps one may be sent for publication in the future.
*She has been my writing teacher since 2009.