A virtual writing workshop exploring joy and delight in Black and communities of colour.
For those of us who identify as Black and/or people of colour, we are asked all too often to default to our stories of hardships, trauma, and oppression. But we are all of that and so much more. Our stories are beautiful, heartbreaking, uplifting, contradictory, and constantly unfolding. What does it mean to lather ourselves in joy? To indulge ourselves in delight? This virtual writing workshop is an attempt to dip our toes in exactly that.
No writing experience necessary. Only an open heart and an open mind with a readiness to give and receive vulnerability.
We’ve carefully and intentionally designed this workshop to be intimate and jam-packed with writing. We’ll give you writing prompts to spark your creativity in a safe and positive environment. All you need is a steady Internet connection to join us online, some paper, and a pen.
Cost: $40
About Your Facilitator: Justine Abigail Yu
Justine Abigail Yu is the founder of Living Hyphen. She is an award-winning workshop facilitator whose work with Living Hyphen has been featured on international, national, and local media outlets including the Globe & Mail, NextShark, CTV National News, and CBC. She was named a “Changemaker” by the Toronto Star in October 2021.
Justine Abigail is a fierce advocate for diversity and representation in Canada’s arts and literature scene. Her mission is to stir the conscience and spur social change.
Follow her work at justineabigail.com or across socials at @justineabigail.
Location
This is a virtual writing experience. Video conferencing details will be sent after registration.
ABOUT FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY
At Living Hyphen, we strive to make all our initiatives financially sustainable while also maintaining artistic independence and ensuring accessibility for our community. Our creative workshops will always have a few subsidized pricing options for those experiencing financial hardship.
Please use the code LETSWRITE! at registration to access our subsidized pricing. If you have any questions, please get in touch at hello@livinghyphen.ca.