FEAR AND WRITING (online workshop)
Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Hosted by Literary Arts
Telling a writer to write without fear is like telling a human to breathe without oxygen. It’s impossible to do and why would you want to? Fear is a natural part of the creative process. Instead of fighting it, work with it. Through stories, mindfulness, and free-writing, you will discover simple, realistic ways to face your fear, get to know it, and use it to propel your writing, rather than hinder it. With fear on your side, there’s nothing stopping you from being the writer you want to be. This workshop is taught online via Zoom.
Intuitive Poetry Art
Due to COVID-19, the May 17, 2020 workshop has been postponed. Date TBA.
Seattle ReCreative, 8408 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle WA 98103
In this workshop, you will learn step-by-step from artist-storytellers Peg Cheng and Marcus Donner how to create poetry art using vintage flash cards, found text, colorful inks, post-it notes, postage stamps, and your intuition. Your finished art piece will be matted and ready to frame. All materials provided. No experience necessary! Open to adults and teens.
Intuitive Poetry Art
Due to COVID-19, the May 13, 2020 workshop has been postponed. Date TBA.
Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N 85th St, Seattle WA 98103
In this workshop, you will learn step-by-step from artist-storytellers Peg Cheng and Marcus Donner how to create poetry art using vintage flash cards, found text, colorful inks, post-it notes, postage stamps, and your intuition. Your finished art piece will be matted and ready to frame. All materials provided. No experience necessary! Open to ALL adults.
FEAR AND WRITING
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Lake Forest Park Library, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Telling a writer to write without fear is like telling a human to breathe without oxygen. It’s impossible to do and why would you want to? Fear is a natural part of the creative process. Instead of fighting it, work with it. Through stories, mindfulness, and free-writing, you will discover simple, realistic ways to face your fear, get to know it, and use it to propel your writing, rather than hinder it. With fear on your side, there’s nothing stopping you from being the writer you want to be.
FEAR AND WRITING
Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Northeast Library, 6801 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Telling a writer to write without fear is like telling a human to breathe without oxygen. It’s impossible to do and why would you want to? Fear is a natural part of the creative process. Instead of fighting it, work with it. Through stories, mindfulness, and free-writing, you will discover simple, realistic ways to face your fear, get to know it, and use it to propel your writing, rather than hinder it. With fear on your side, there’s nothing stopping you from being the writer you want to be.
FEAR AND WRITING
Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Woodinville Library, 17105 Avondale Road NE, Woodinville WA 98072
Telling a writer to write without fear is like telling a human to breathe without oxygen. It’s impossible to do and why would you want to? Fear is a natural part of the creative process. Instead of fighting it, work with it. Through stories, mindfulness, and free-writing, you will discover simple, realistic ways to face your fear, get to know it, and use it to propel your writing, rather than hinder it. With fear on your side, there’s nothing stopping you from being the writer you want to be.
FEAR AND WRITING
Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. Level 4, Room 1: WA Mutual Room
Telling a writer to write without fear is like telling a human to breathe without oxygen. It’s impossible to do and why would you want to? Fear is a natural part of the creative process. Instead of fighting it, work with it. Through stories, mindfulness, and free-writing, you will discover simple, realistic ways to face your fear, get to know it, and use it to propel your writing, rather than hinder it. With fear on your side, there’s nothing stopping you from being the writer you want to be.
Curious how the workshop went? Read the recap.
FEAR AND WRITING
Sunday, September 17, 2017 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Greenwood Library, 8016 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
Telling a writer to write without fear is like telling a human to breathe without oxygen. It’s impossible to do and why would you want to? Fear is a natural part of the creative process. Instead of fighting it, work with it. Through stories, mindfulness, and free-writing, you will discover simple, realistic ways to face your fear, get to know it, and use it to propel your writing, rather than hinder it. With fear on your side, there’s nothing stopping you from being the writer you want to be.
Curious how the workshop went? Read the recap.
POETRY MAKERSPACE WORKSHOP
Sunday, May 7, 2017 from 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Eighth Generation, 93 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101
By Peg Cheng & Marcus Donner
Everyone can write. Everyone can make art.
Join artist-storytellers Peg and Marcus to learn step-by-step how to create a poem and piece of art using found text, colorful inks, post-it notes, postage stamps, and more. Your finished art will be matted and ready to frame. No experience necessary. All materials are provided.
This workshop is based on the Found Poetry Makerspace Workshop by Poet-Author-Artist Robyn Hood Black.
Curious how the workshop went? Read the recap.
WRITERS WELLNESS RETREAT
a day of mindfulness, movement & expression
Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Embrace the Moon, 1716 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107
Retreat led by Peg Cheng and Qigong taught by Kim Ivy
Writing can be a lonely and scary art form. Facing the blank page day after day requires courage and tenacity. Still, writers don’t give themselves enough credit for the challenging emotional and intellectual work they do time and time again, and instead, they often criticize themselves for not writing enough or for not writing better.
This is why the Writers Wellness Retreat was created. It’s a day for like-minded writers to come together and reclaim or begin a practice of self-care for greater creativity and productivity.
Through meditation, use the power of breath to practice mindfulness. Through guided writing exercises, discover your innermost desires and purpose as a writer. Through qigong, move your body to promote relaxation, intuition, and greater flow of energy. Through sharing stories, gain perspective and enjoy camaraderie with fellow writers. Experience all of this at Embrace the Moon, a healing and beautiful space.
Refreshments, tea, and self-care goody bags will be provided. Lunch is on your own at one of Ballard’s many restaurants or you can bring your lunch.
Curious how the retreat went? Read Jeanie’s recap.