Writing with Autumn with Stacey Hayes

Saturday, October 4th
11AM - 1PM
Ages 18+
$40

Please note: the location of this class has changed. The new location is West Campus Office Building, 131 Margaret Lane, Rm 004, Hillsborough, NC 27278. This is a fully accessible classroom on the first floor and can be accessed by the elevator or stairs.  Parking is available in the Eno River Parking Garage. Enter through the driveway of the Orange County Library for the closest parking. 

About the Class:

Writing with the Seasons: Join us for a soulful and seasonal writing journey. Creative and contemplative practices will encourage us to slow down as we attune to our inner and outer landscapes. This class will include guided explorations inspired by nature writing, mindfulness, the expressive arts, and journaling. We will explore a variety of written forms such as poetry, micro essays, and pairing imagery with words. However, the focus is less on craft and more on writing for self-expression and self-care using seasonal rhythms as our guide. We will find words that soothe, celebrate, and inspire. In this compassionate space, we will cultivate writing as a practice that nourishes our spirits and deepens our kinship with the natural world. This is a three-part series, and you may register for one, two, or all three classes. No writing experience is necessary. Just bring your sense of wonder, favorite pen, and a journal or notebook. Supplemental art supplies will be provided.

About the Artist: Stacey Hayes

Stacey Hayes, MA, MPA is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) specializing in creative arts and nature-based therapy. As the creator of Soulful Seasons, she offers resources to inspire others to nurture themselves and nature with creativity and compassion. She designs and facilitates workshops locally and on virtual platforms. Stacey has offered workshops through the North Carolina Botanical Garden and the Art Therapy Institute.

Visit the Soulful Seasons website (https://soulfulseasons.com/) or Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/soul...)to learn more about Stacey's work.