Writing your own user manual allows you to have a detailed document to help both yourself and others understand how you thrive. What to do when you are tired or grumpy? how do your react to this or that? How to troubleshoot… it can be incredibly useful for partners, friends and family. What will we …
Transform an old board book into a personal work of art. Make an altered book to journal, create images, memories, insights or be open to what evolves. Using an intuitive art approach with mixed media you can transform an old board book into your own self-expression art. Engaging in journaling, collage, pasting, cutting, tearing, painting …
Want to turn that ditty in your head into an actual song, but have no idea where to start? Or your poetry on a page into a musical piece? Want to try your hand at music writing – words and sounds that says something to the world? Or that makes people feel something? Or just …
Poetry is everywhere for those who wish to find it. Bring new interpretations to old or forgotten texts with the technique of found poetry with both literary and visual elements. We will work with salvaged material and find your inner poet and excavate hidden poems, explore deeper layers of expression and the ways in which …
When was the last time you wrote or received a letter? Have you ever written or received a letter? Do you know how ? In today’s digital age we are faced with a barrage of information constantly 24/7 from the devices in our pockets. These are the same devices we use as our primary mode …
Some writing conjures a mood that perfectly expresses the dynamics of the story; other writing leaves you flat or at a distance from the characters and events. Discover how masterful authors subtly work with language via the ‘subtext of subtext’: the ‘body language’ of prose. What will we cover? How do you conjure ‘mood’ in …
Your thoughts matter. The way you think about yourself and others has an impact on the way you feel. Just because you have a loud negative voice inside your mind (we all have one of those), doesn’t mean that it’s the voice you should be listening to. Journal writing is an incredible way to gently question your …
Poetry is often seen as something that only certain people can do. It can also be seen as boring, stuffy. This is not true! Poetry can be extremely accessible, playful, and deeply rewarding. Why? Because poetry is all about the person writing it! And no two people are the same! The most important thing is to …
As wonderful as technology is, it’s also a constant distraction. It quickly absorbs our energy, attention and focus, making us less present for ourselves and others. Journal writing is an incredible way to give yourself some mindful tech-free time, the time to gain clarity, problem solve, and feel more present and focused. As you journal, you’ll be …
Poetry is often seen as something that only certain people can do. It can also be seen as boring, stuffy. This is not true! Poetry can be extremely accessible, playful, and deeply rewarding. Why? Because poetry is all about the person writing it! And no two people are the same! The most important thing is to …
