Fall Sampler: Making a Life, Working by Hand and Heart

Join us for this Sampler of our in-person classes. Learn how we approach
 writing, using practices honed by 35 years of experience.

[photo from the cover of Making a life: Working by Hand]

Making a Life: Working by Hand and Discovering the Life You Are Meant to Live

“When we stop knowing how to use our hands to meet our most basic needs—we become estranged from nature, from the value and meaning of things, and from the empathy that we need to care for one another and our world.”

—Melanie Falick, Making a Life: Working by Hand and Discovering the Life You Are Meant to Live

Fall Sampler: Making a Life

This fall we introduce our latest theme, Linens and Laces, focusing on the long lineage of weaving, spinning, and stitching practiced by the women who came before us. We’ll be reading Making a Life: Working by Hand and Discovering the Life You Are Meant to Live by Melanie Falick as we write our stories and weave together the threads of our own lives. We will explore the question of why working with our hands ”remains vital and valuable in the modern world.” The answer is found deep in our bones.

Our featured artists on the walls will be our newest Zora Neale Hurston Fellows, Deshonna “Sunflower Soul” Buchanon and Noelle Giradeau, and we will draw inspiration from their work in photography and fiber arts.

This class is a sampler of a longer series inspired by our year-long theme of Linens and Laces, and it precedes our 12-week series on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Join us for an early start to the semester, as well as a taste of what our circles are all about.

The year will culminate in an optional international writing retreat to Portugal, where we’ll continue our exploration of Making a Life through Portugal’s rich textile traditions, the markets of Lisbon, and the creative practice of making by hand.

Register soon for this Sampler—seats are limited! This program is open to anyone who identifies as a woman. Class size is intentionally kept small to ensure personalized attention.

Facilitator: Jennifer Wolfe, Executive Director

We hope to see you!

“That’s the thing with handmade items. They still have the person’s mark on them, and when you hold them, you feel less alone.” ―Aimee Bender, The Color Master: Stories

Scholarships Available

Do not let finances get in the way of this experience. We have scholarship assistance available through the generosity of our donors, fundraising efforts, and grant support. We’d love to have you join us.