Words as Windows: Creative Writing Workshop

Saturday, July 12, 2025: Creative Writing Workshop

Hello everyone! Are you looking to explore your thoughts, feelings, and imagination in a supportive space? Come join us for a creative writing workshop where we focus on self-expression and connection. This will be a gentle structure with all writing levels welcome. We’ll use guided prompts, quiet writing time, and optional sharing to help you put your story on the page in whatever way feels right for you.

Water/Tea and Snacks provided.

Agenda:
10-10:10 welcome and grounding
10:10-10:20 warm up writing exercises
10:20-10:40 main prompt
10:40-10:50 break
10:50-11:15 free writing
11:15-11:25 optional sharing and discussion
11:25-11:30 closure

To Bring:

• A journal, your favorite writing instrument, or just yourself.
• A laptop if you want to write that way

Costs/Donation:

• There is no cost for attending the group, however participants will need to pay for any admissions costs such as admission to a museum. Please check the event description for any associated costs.

Agreements and Expectations:

• The group is for young adults, ages 18-29.
• To encourage safety and responsibility, we ask that group participants are sober when attending.
• Participants are encouraged to continue connections outside of the group if you choose to do so.
• Please do your best to come on time and be prepared for the activity.
• We learn from each other through relationship building.
• We will be respectful of all identities, backgrounds, and experiences.
• What is shared in the group stays in the group, unless explicit permission is given to share outside.
• We engage with an open mind, and we respect each person’s opinion and perspective, even if it differs from our own.
• If we want to discuss a topic that is sensitive (religion, politics) we will ask for the other person's consent and accept their choice.