Suginami Language and Creative Club

Hi everyone!
As our May event on the 10th has already filled up, I decided to add an additional meetup for new members that didn't have a chance to RSVP for the 10th.

Second Date/ May Craft and Chat -

Looking forward to seeing any new members for our second May meet up. Please bring a project to work on that is small and easy to transport. Journaling and drawing are highly encouraged alongside fiber and fabric projects. Please note Asagaya station as your train stop. We will meet outside if the weather is nice, or indoors if the rain comes. Please check your messages the day before for exact location details.
See you then!

Have you ever wanted to try paper marbling and didn't know where to start? In this workshop you will learn about marbling materials, and have the opportunity to jump in and experience the magic of marbling. Each participant will have their own marbling tray and personalized instruction. Marbled paper is gorgeous and can be used for scrapbooking, card making, book binding, and other paper crafts. This is a highly specialized art form and class size is very limited. Workshop fee includes all materials and guidance, You will leave with a set of your own marbled papers and a fundamental principles.
Please wear clothing appropriate for paint related arts and comfortable shoes. The workshop will take place near Asagaya Station. Exact location details will be sent to members who RSVP. Please reach out with any questions in advance!

In this workshop we will read and talk about published poems and also have a chance to work on our own poetry projects. The evening will start with a free write on a theme (theme to be announced a week before the event.) We will then move into writing exercises and games to get our creativity flowing. Prompts and will be provided to those looking for ideas and inspiration. You will also have a chance to share parts of your writing in a non-critical environment. All levels of writers are welcome, and expect a fun time. Please note this is not a literary feedback group, but rather a workshop meant for creative exploration of the written word. The group will take place in a private home in Asagaya. The structure of this event is based on a poetry group that took place in Barcelona for 10 years. We will use the same format, and everyone will leave with new material!

General breakdown of the evening is as follows:

-Short introduction of who you are and what you write
-20 minute free write to music
-Optional share
-Group or individual writing game/exercise

BREAK (wine and snacks)

-Reading and discussion of published poems (3-5 poems depending on length of each piece)

The 500 yen fee helps cover provided snack and drink cost as well as meetup fees.