with love and literature

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After a month off, with love and literature is back for July and I am feeling the call of rebellion in my blood by this upcoming theme.

This month feels powerful, hungry, seething, achy. The collective pain at the state of the world in the form of social injustice and suffering and the great well of empathy and compassion that resides in us all sometimes feels overwhelming to navigate. The world feels heavy, the word Weltschmerz on the tip of our tongues and our hearts longing to feel a sense of ease, peace and kindness amidst the chaos and confusion.

So with that in mind, I invite you into a sacred space where everything is welcome to be felt, to be processed, moved through and let go of. We will explore our own relationship to rage and anger, as well as the voices of those who deserve to be amplified right now. Together we will transform this rage into art and imagine a different kind of world - one that is equal parts tender and brave.

I will also be donating a portion of the proceeds towards providing aid in Gaza, as the ongoing genocide continues unabated.

We will begin the evening with some delicious homemade chai tea to initiate us into a state of reflection, connection to our third eye and the minds inner realms. I will be sharing some beautiful pieces of poetry with you all both of my own or other poets and initiate you into the space.

We will then explore some vulnerability exercises to get you connected both in heart and body before we dive in to key writing exercises and the creative process as a whole including tips and tricks for letting your creative juices flow!

We will spend the second part of the workshop working on one particular poem, expanding on concepts of form, texture and literary devices that will both up skill your writing as well as leave you with some tools on craft and creativity to bring your unique flavour through.

The night will conclude with an open floor for anyone feeling called to share their writing OR a piece of writing they have resonated with (aka written by someone else).  Please do not feel pressured to share, as witnessing and holding space are just as valid participation in this event.

Lastly, a disclaimer that my poetry workshops do often ask participants to explore themselves, their depths or their edges. Drawing on my Bachelors degree in Psychology, this workshop is designed to help you delve deeper into your thoughts, emotions, and experiences through writing, with evidence-based techniques used to enhance creativity and foster personal growth. My workshops ensure a supportive and thoughtful environment for exploring sensitive topics.

Exchange: Early Bird $45 (+BF) |   General Admission $50 (+BF)

Note:

❀ An incredibly empowered, safe container will be made to share our offerings as I acknowledge the bravery, vulnerability and depth that this entails.
❀ No experience in writing is necessary, this is open and accessible to everyone!
❀ Snacks of fruit and chocolate will also be provided

What to bring:

❀ A notebook/journal to write in
❀ A pen
❀ A drink bottle
❀ An open mind and heart 
❀ Optional: a short piece of literature or poetry you love or have written yourself to share

I am very excited to be offering you something that is incredibly dear to my heart! Writing has become a form of therapy for me. It has taught me so much and has held me in some pretty dark moments of life. It melts me heart to think that it could do the same for others.

With love and literature,

Cass