"It's up to authors to spark the imagination of their readers and to help them envision alternatives to how we live.” – Ursula K. Le Guin
Join us in this special writing workshop at Slice of Life Art Gallery where we explore how our writing can serve as a ritual that nourishes and builds our resistance against oppressive systems and towards our collective liberation. Through writing prompts, story sharing, and conversation, we will speak truth to power while envisioning an equitable future for all of us. We hope to co-create a space that will be a soft landing for those critically considering their role in social movements.
No writing or activism experience is necessary – only an open heart and an open mind with a readiness to give and receive vulnerability. All participants will be provided with all writing materials including notebooks and pens.
Cost: $40
Location: Slice of Life Art Gallery on 1636 Venables St. Vancouver, British Columbia
Please use the code LETSWRITE! at registration to access our subsidized pricing.
Location & VENUE
This workshop takes place at Slice of Life Art Gallery on 1636 Venables St. Vancouver, British Columbia.
Slice is dedicated to providing a safe and accessible space to all people, free of stigma, inclusive of all persons individual identities and observant of their needs. Their mission is to give artists a platform to build a career around their creative process.
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.
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.