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At The Forward Foundation, we view imperfection as an essential part of the human condition & see it as an avenue for strength to shine through as we lean into a growth process. That’s why we’ve named our workshops ATELES. Through the creative endeavor of writing, we come to the process as imperfect people, and in that creative process, we can be delighted to find gems of light, truth, epiphany, insight, joy, & even healing.
Your experiences are personal stories.
Your stories have meaning.
Your words matter.
Whether you’re interested in writing something specific, looking to journal as a therapeutic practice, wanting to outline some goals or pursue a dream, motivated to develop your craft, up for playing some fun word games, focusing in on a specific project, or simply ready to process authentically through a pen & some paper, we invite you to join one of our online or in-person writing workshops.
No pre-work needed! Just bring yourself, a pen/pencil, & some paper.
Water & 2 non-alcoholic drink options will be provided free of charge at all in-person events, & you are also welcome to bring snacks. Additional refreshments & snacks will also be available on-site &/or nearby at some of our venue locations.
For online events, feel free to enjoy beverages & snacks from your home at your convenience during our time together.
The questions/writing prompts included in the workshop are entirely open to the way you want to interpret/respond to them– there are no wrong approaches. And, your writing (or drawings) can be totally confidential, you don’t have to share anything with the group.
We’ll use a variety of writing exercises & prompts, depending on the theme of each workshop, for example: question-response, letter to myself/an emotion/person/thing, free writing, keep the pen moving, & much more.Some workshops will concentrate in on the elements of story, voice, narrative, drafting, & so on.All of the exercises at every workshop will come together for you to explore creatively, draw insights, & decide your direction.
Whether you’re a seasoned writer, an occasional journaler, or even frustrated by words, you will leave your workshop session with new insights & new momentum!
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