✨ Catch the flea! A Journaling Workshop at the antique market

Where old treasures spark new tales

Step into the heart of Barcelona’s most iconic flea market — Els Encants — for a journaling experience that begins with curiosity, color, and unexpected finds.

We'll start with a guided wander through my favorite corners of the market, where time-worn objects whisper stories and forgotten treasures wait to be rediscovered. I'll share with you the rich history and quirky soul of this beloved brocante, a place where past and present mingle in every dusty box and shimmering trinket.

Then it's your turn:

You'll be invited on a creative treasure hunt — not for souvenirs, but for inspiration. You’ll receive a playful writing prompt to guide your imagination: to find an object, image, or detail that calls to you (no spoilers!). It might be a vintage postcard, a chipped figurine, a pair of gloves that seem to remember someone’s touch.

After the hunt, we’ll gather outdoors in a nearby quiet spot — notebooks in hand — and follow the thread from object to memory, fiction, reflection, or dream. We'll write. We'll listen. We'll share stories sparked by objects that once belonged to someone else, and now speak something to you.
No writing experience is needed — just an open heart, a curious eye, and a love for stories hidden in plain sight.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZER

Hi! My name is Marusha, I'm a writer, book writing coach, journaling mentor, creator of the Naked Words writing program, and founder of Barcelona Journaling Festival. I preach the superpower of feel-good writing to everyone. I use journaling for self-therapy and as dynamic meditation. It also works great to boost your creativity and overcome writer's block if you feel stuck or drained.

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