"Where love and legends come together"

A special interest chapter of Romance Writers of America

Workshops

Workshops

We offer workshops on a variety of Celtic topics, including historical research, Celtic languages, themed craft classes, and period-specific Celtic courses.

Workshops are $20 for non-members for our 4 week classes, $10 for non-members for our 2 week classes, and free to all members. Specialty classes will carry their own fees. If you would like to join us and then be able to take any of our classes for free, you can sign up to be a Celtic Heart here: Join Us

PLEASE NOTE:  Workshop registration generally opens a week to ten days prior to the class starting. PLEASE do NOT contact the instructor as they do not set up the class other than to turn in their syllabus. If you have any questions regarding registration or any problems, please contact the Webmaster.

Please click the title of the class you’re interested in and fill in the form located below each description to sign up for a workshop. Members still need to submit via PayPal. You will be registered, but you will not be charged for the class.

If you wish to keep track of those classes you’ve registered for, you can log in with your current WordPress username and password first and a page will be created for you which will show a brief summary of your information. You can do that here: Log In

If you don’t have a WordPress login, you can sign up for a blog/user id at WordPress.com

Please check out our upcoming classes below.

2013

05/01/2013 - 05/30/2013
Welsh Language (Cymraeg)Instructor: Lily DewaruileWelsh Language Course for Celtic Hearts: Introduction The first time I heard the Welsh language spoken, I was on a bus trip returning from Rhuthun, in Clwyd. With a friend, I was making a Grand Tour of the three countries of the ‘mainland’ of British Isles. A Medieval Market Day was the attraction that brought us out of Chester, England into the Welsh countryside.

06/01/2013 - 06/30/2013
Celtic Women Through the Ages This class will not be offered at this time. Stay tuned for a future date.

07/01/2013 - 07/30/2013
Faeries & Other Magic Folk Instructor: Sharron Gunn Details to come!

08/01/2013 - 08/30/2013
King Arthur's Country Instructor: Jean Drew Details to come!

09/01/2013 - 09/30/2013
Scotland & Ireland vs. the Tudors Instructor: Sharron Gunn Details to come!

10/01/2013 - 10/30/2013
Herbs and Medicines on the British Isles Instructor: Beth Trissel Details to come!

11/04/2013 - 11/16/2013
S.E.X. with Celtic Flare! Instructor: Eliza Knight Details to come!

11/17/2013 - 11/30/2013
Scotland During the Reformation Instructor: Rebecca Lynn Details to come!

12/01/2013 - 12/30/2013
Celtic Mythology Instructor: Kate Wood Details to come!

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Who We Are

Who We Are
Welcome to the international special interest group of the Romance Writers of America dedicated to all things Celtic and romance. Our chapter has the distinction of being run completely online, which provides us the opportunity to cater to romance writers all over the world. We exist primarily to develop and support writers who have interest in Celtic topics, in every subgenre of romance that exists.
We provide a variety of services to our members, from critique groups to a supportive chat loop. We have invested PAN and PRO members within our groups, including multi-published, award-winning authors and brand new authors who haven’t even finished a manuscript yet; we run an active campus that focuses on Celtic research courses, where all classes are free to our members; we have two annual writing contests that focus on publishing both novel-length and novella-length fiction. Whatever your interest in writing, whether finding a supportive community or a place to develop your craft, this is the place.
Our chapter is a place to connect with other Celtophiles, but also a place to belong. While we offer many services, our top priority is the care and support of our members. We love to provide research resources or have discussions about the rooms in a medieval Scottish castle, but we also celebrate sales and lament bad reviews, share in the joy of new births (of novels, and of babies) and provide support during the difficult times of life. We look forward to having you join us, wherever you are in your writing journey.
Please join us today. Exercise your inner Celt and become one of our Clan. Celtic Hearts Romance Writers is where love and legends meet, and we look forward to meeting you.
Cheers,
Rebecca Lynn – President, Celtic Hearts Romance Writers

Celtic Hearts Blog

Celtic Hearts Blog
The Ceasg and the Baobhan Sith
Do Mermaids Have Fangs?By Dawn Marie HamiltonDid you see the movie Pirates of the Caribbean, On Stranger Tides? Ever since I did, I’ve wondered whether there existed a basis for mermaids with fangs. Do any of the mermaid legends mention fangs? What about Scottish folklore? Could a mermaid [...]
Mon, Apr 08, 2013
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2013 Golden Claddagh Contest
~Permission to Forward Granted and Appreciated~2013 Golden Claddagh ContestCONTEST OPENS APRIL 1, 2013Enter Celtic Hearts Romance Writers Chapter contest The Golden Claddagh! Don’t let our chapter name dissuade you; your entry does not have to be Celtic based to enter. We have four categories for unpublished manuscripts: Historical, FF&P, Contemporary, [...]
Mon, Apr 01, 2013
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The Fenoderee of the Isle of Man
By Dawn Marie HamiltonThe Isle of Man sits in the Irish Sea. With its Celtic and Norse origins, Manx folklore includes many stories of mythical creatures. One such creature is the Fenoderee.Originally a knight of the Ferrishyn royal court, the faerie tribe of Man, the Fenoderee lost his [...]
Mon, Mar 11, 2013
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Scottish Highland Games - The Stone Throw
By Dawn Marie HamiltonThis is my last installment for the Scottish Highland Games series. Sorry, I don't have a picture for the stone throw.Many believe the stone throw originated with the ancient stone of strength or clachneart often found at the gate of a Highland chief's home. Visitors were encouraged [...]
Mon, Feb 11, 2013
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Scottish Highland Games—The Hammer Throw
By Dawn Marie HamiltonThe goal of the hammer throw is distance. A great throw requires a deliberate combination of speed and timing.The Scottish hammer, derived from a blacksmith's hammer, is a rounded metal hammer weighing 16 to 22 pounds attached to a cane handle.An athlete stands with his back to [...]
Mon, Jan 14, 2013
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Scottish Highland Games—The Sheaf Toss
The Sheaf TossBy Dawn Marie HamiltonThe sheaf toss is a games event in which many a farm lad might excel, or not. Tossing hay with a pitchfork onto a pile isn't quite the same as hurling a bag of the stuff into the air over a horizontal bar. A lad [...]
Mon, Dec 17, 2012
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Hogmanay in Edinburgh
By Alexa BourneIn December 2010, I bought a heavy winter coat, gathered some friends, and took a flight to Edinburgh, Scotland to celebrate Hogmanay. You see, in 2011, I was turning 40 and I wanted to start my year with a bang in my favorite city in the world.Hogmanay is [...]
Mon, Dec 03, 2012
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It is time to vote in the Kilted Muse Photo Contest!
Vote for your favorite creative Kilted Muse photo! Voting begins today and continues until next Thursday, December 6. Only members can vote, and only one vote will be accepted per person. Thank you all for participating in our Kilted Muse Extravaganza this year! *To Vote - Our [...]
Thu, Nov 29, 2012
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Scottish Highland Games—The 56-lb. Weight Throw
By Dawn Marie HamiltonLast month I posted a piece on the 28-lb. weight throw. This month the 56-lb. weight throw is the topic.Different from the distance goal of the 28-lb. throw, in the 56-lb. weight throw, the contestants are throwing for height over a horizontal bar of varying heights. The [...]
Mon, Nov 19, 2012
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The Kilted Muse Photo Contest opens Today!
We got off to a bit of a late start, ensuring that everyone who wanted a kilted muse, got their muse. Now we are ready for you to show us the most creative way to display or wear your Kilted Muse paraphernalia! Take a photo of your kilted [...]
Tue, Nov 06, 2012
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