Writing Workshops
The Sakura Series’ workshops and open mics provide a space for artists to explore their identities and express their stories through generative writing workshops and performance. Each of these events are centered around themes that reflect cultural heritage months and socially relevant topics, bringing intention and purpose to every writing session. Through engaging prompts and discussions, these gatherings foster creativity, connection, and the building of artistic networks that extend beyond the room.
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Exploring the intersection of food and identity.
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Exploring love and all the messy, beautiful, crazy, silly little intricacies that come with it.
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Exploring where we came from, connecting with our roots, cultivating writing skills, and sharing our art with each other in a safe space.
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Dedicated to exploring the intricate dynamics of mother-child relationships on Mother’s Day. This day holds different meanings for everyone, and our workshop provides a safe space to navigate the diverse emotions surrounding motherhood. Whether you’re a parent, child, or simply seeking connection, everyone is welcome to join us for this reflective and inclusive event.
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Celebrate Pride with us through a writing workshop + open mic guest co-hosted by @kittyybaileyy ! We will explore intersectionality within our identities, celebrate our pride, and reflect on our own individual journeys.
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Explore the topic of grief through a workshop on personification and loss. Whether you’re grieving a loved one, a part of yourself, a time in your life, a past relationship or a significant figure in our social + cultural climate, this workshop offers a safe space to explore all the emotions that come with loss. 2024 has been a time of immense grief in many different and valid ways—let’s hold each other in poetry and community.
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Join us as we honor the love and joy within the Black community during this special month! Award-winning poet Italy Ja’rae Lee (@italysblur) will guide us through a transformative workshop exploring these themes. Be an ally to experience joy beyond the struggle.
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Happy Women’s History Month! This month, we will be celebrating the women writers who have shaped us! Bring a piece of writing from a woman who’s inspired you—whether she’s a poet, playwright, novelist, songwriter, journalist, philosopher, or beyond the options are endless! We’ll be sharing, reflecting, and creating new poetry infused with their impact!
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A political writing workshop and open mic that invites participants to reflect and fight for the world around them through poetry and storytelling. This generative space is rooted in truth-telling and resistance. Whether you’re responding to current events or connecting the now with ancestral memory, this workshop will help you put your politics on the page. The event will begin with a guided writing session and followed by an open mic where attendees can share new or existing work that speaks to the moment. Throughout the event, local organizations will be tabling and speaking about their missions offering ways to support, get involved, and stay connected. Art is protest, and so is showing up for our communities!
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