What is a "Pirate" writing workshop?

What are the Pirate writing workshops at the Santa Barbara Writers Conference? Workshop leaders Shelly Lowenkopf and John Reed, and SBWC owner Monte Schulz, talk about what goes on in the class, who should attend, and what they can expect when they get there. The Pirate writing workshops will be in session again during the Santa Barbara Writers Conference, June 18-23, 2011 at the Hotel Mar Monte.