The Writing Jacuzzi w/ Lyssa Mandel
In this spontaneous writing workshop hosted by Lyssa Mandel, you'll be provided with a creative prompt, a time limit, and total freedom to put pen to paper or fingers to keys.
This is a container designed for you to fill with any medium that flows out in the moment. No planning, no wrong answers, no self-editing. Just a celebration of your authentic voice, and you as a vessel for whatever shape it might take today—in a totally safe, non-judgmental space.
After a somatic, grounding intro and focused time to create, participants will be invited to read their creations out loud, to be witnessed and received with gentle presence and feedback.
Holding this circle has generated supportive communities both online and off, and has led to the development of award-winning short stories, first-time novels, poetry at art galleries, and most importantly, massive healing around the shame of truthful self-expression. We can't wait for you to join the community!
No experience required, just a willingness to be open, and a generosity of spirit toward others as they share.
Participants are welcome to write in their native language, though when reading aloud to the group, they may be asked to translate so all listeners can understand and respond.
MASK REMINDER:
The Collaboratory is a *Masks Required* space. 😷 We also run two air filters/purifiers during our gatherings. If you don't arrive with a mask, don't worry—we'll have them available at the door.
If you're not feeling well or have reason to believe you've been exposed to COVID, please consider staying home. COVID is real y'all, let's keep each other safe. 😷