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Two polaroid photos - one showing watercolour paints and the other showing people walking down a spiral staircase - and several cards with text quotes sit on top of a green background with pink ribbon. Type reads: May 10th, 1771: I am so happy my dearest, so fully absorbed in the feeling of this calm presence, that my art is suffering. I couldn't draw now, not one stroke, and yet I have never been a greater painter than in these moments. The Sorrows of Young Werther by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Two polaroid photos - one showing watercolour paints and the other showing people walking down a spiral staircase - and several cards with text quotes sit on top of a green background with pink ribbon. Type reads: May 10th, 1771: I am so happy my dearest, so fully absorbed in the feeling of this calm presence, that my art is suffering. I couldn't draw now, not one stroke, and yet I have never been a greater painter than in these moments. The Sorrows of Young Werther by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

Writing Writing

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Kawartha Lakes Public Library: Circle of Writers

Every other Saturday: Kawartha Lakes Public Library’s Lindsay branch invites writers of short stories, poetry, novels, memoirs, children's books, fiction and non-fiction to share their work in a welcoming and supportive group of peers. All genres and skill levels are welcome. For adults.

Past event: Greyed out image of a close-up photo of a ceramic coffee mug, full of pens, plus a white feather quill and a blue toy frog.

Firefly Creative Writing: The Life Stories Workshop

PAST EVENT: Online on Thursday afternoons (weekly, July 4 - 25) or in person in Toronto on Tuesday evenings (every second week, July 9 – Aug 20), 2024: Join Firefly Creative Writing for Life Stories – a four-session memoir-writing workshop. For anyone with stories in their heart that they want to share. For adults 18+.

Past event: Greyed out image of a close-up photo of a hand touching a bowl full of words printed on slips of paper against a fabric background.

Firefly Creative Writing: Begin Here workshop

REGISTRATION CLOSED. Tuesday mornings from Nov. 7 – Dec. 5, 2023: Join writing coach Britt Smith for Begin Here, a virtual five-week long beginner writing workshop hosted by Firefly Creative Writing. Overcome barriers & explore your voice in a supportive, no-pressure space. For adults 18+. Maximum 8 participants.

Past event: Greyed out image of poster for Letters of Gratitude Writing Event. Saturday, November 4. Session One: 10AM - 11AM. Toronto's First Post Office. In the background, a close-up photo of a field of poppies and snippets of a handwritten letter, with silhouettes of a group of soldiers walking up a hill.

Letters of Gratitude

PAST EVENT. One day only - Sat, Nov. 4, 2023: Join Toronto’s First Post Office for an event to honour those who’ve served our country & secured our freedoms, past & present, by writing a thank-you letter to a Veteran. Materials will be supplied. Pre-registration required & spots are strictly limited, with 3 sessions to choose from. All ages.

Past Event: Greyed out image of the poster for Creating Cursive: The Importance of Handwriting Presentation & Workshop, featuring black cursive title against a lavender background with a handwritten letter, the corner of a post office stamped envelope, a quill pen and the handle of a seal stamp.

Creating Cursive: The Importance of Handwriting

PAST EVENT. One day only - Sat, Sep. 9, 2023: Handwriting Analyst & Cursive Writing Educator Edda Manley facilitates a one-of-a-kind presentation & workshop exploring the benefits & evolution of cursive handwriting. All materials supplied. Pre-registration required & spots are strictly limited. For adults 18+.