In this writing workshop, you will steep yourself in the gorgeous surroundings and draw from memory and imagination to layer your fiction or non-fiction (memoir/essays) with tellings of love. The love we write of could be romantic, familial love, love for friends, animals, strangers, the planet, revolutions, or self-love. You may write just a scene or two of love that become the heartbeat of a larger story, or you may discover a whole new map for your tale. Your story may span emotions of desire, humor, guilt, joy, grief, longing, passion, or, yes, rage. We will read writings on all such love, followed by brief lessons, discussions, and writing prompts. Sonora will draw upon her experience as a writer of fiction, memoir, political essay, and journalism to help you craft that love story within you.

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A magical French Chateau experience that includes art, food, wine, travel, free time, new friends, dancing, music, yoga, and connections to French culture and people. It’s really about learning to have fun and rediscovering our playfulness through creativity. Artistically, the goal is to learn to draw and paint confidently on location, no matter what the subject matter using a small pen/paint setup that will allow for quick sketches in any location. We will push through creative blocks and fears to draw people, food, architecture, and whatever else might catch our fancy in our travels. We will explore the fundamentals of art, such as design, color, composition, and balance as we break through our barriers and cultivate the habit of an artistic practice, while nurturing the muse of Southwestern France as she nurtures us.

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