Write it Out, a safe space and accountability group for writers
Write It Out:
an accountability group for writers.
Wednesdays 5-7pm
Tired of wishing you’d gotten to your writing?
We will begin right at 5 with a prompt. Use it, or not. At 6 we’ll come back together and read what we wrote. The feedback process will be explained in the group: essentially it is this: reflect back the parts of the story you were positively impacted by, a word choice, the description of a place, or a moody ambiance that was created. The idea is to create safe space for us to write and share in.
For the last 7 years I have been part of Paula Diaco’s (writestoriesnow.com) writing salon. We met 1x a week in person and then jumped onto Zoom as the group expanded. I grew so much from the experience of writing consistently through the month. My mother passed away 7 years ago, my kids were going to college and change was afoot. I was drifting, unsure of who I was.
Writing consistently helped me find my voice. My writing group listened to me each week. I began to listen to myself in a more grounded and patient way. You can too. Growth is all in the shloggy trudge of showing up and doing the work.
I love Julia Cameron’s advice to “keep the drama on the page”. Her crisp line drawn in the sand…do we want to write the swirl around us down? invent our own juicy tale? or create a short essay, blogpost or more content for our website?
Write It Out: a safe space, and accountability group for writers
“….Keep the drama on the page…..” Julia Cameron
30th Anniversary of Vermont Open Studio 2022
You are invited to
Mary’s 60th Year Creativity Retrospective
taking place during
30th Annual Open Studio May 28th & 29th from 10-5 each day.
My studio is located at 52 Kelley Road Underhill, Vermont
I’ll have videos, photographs, written stories, examples of new and ancient art (mine).
Pictured above…my husband Rick in a shirt I created for him in 1989 for his famous Pig Roast in Underhill. Steve Tier , a best friend from 1st grade at Shelburne Village School, is the other character in a vintage potato print shirt made by moi.
If you knew me when I was selling Spudprints you’ll get a free box of cards if
1) wear your old shirt for the visit to my studio 2). bring a picture of you wearing your old shirt!
Below, a “sell sheet” from the 1980’s for my Spudprint Business, very high tech!
““When we listen, we hear someone into existence.””
Of course I’ll have things for sale!
Cards. Banners, T-shirts, Circle Mats, Paintings
SALE items, cards, prints, old paintings, re-purposed clothes, t-shirts, headbands.
Richmond Free Library-Class
Are you wishing for the vibrant colors of spring? Do your eyes need to see daffodil yellow or lilac purple? Come create something beautiful; something full of the colors you crave with local artist Mary Hill. All supplies and materials will be provided for this fun and inspiring workshop incorporating paint, stencils and collage on small wire-hung panels.
This workshop is for adults and teens and would be fun to do with your older child or friend.
The cost is free but space is limited and registration is required email : rfl@gmavt.net Call 434-3036)
Mixed media supplies: paint, canvas boards, collage materials, glue, rubber stamps, markers. Feel free to bring poems or sayings you love to adhere to your artwork.
Mad River Valley Craft Show
50th Annual Mad River Valley Craft Fair
Kenyon’s Field, Waitsfield, VT, 10 am - 5 pm: 2/3 under a giant tent, 100+ juried artists, 4 bands, delicious food court (craft cocktails and beer), door prizes and free kids' activities! A great family day (rain or shine) to browse handmade items and meet the artists. www.madrivercraftfair.com
Mary will have a booth and be selling her wares. She will also be facilitating a town banner making workshop during the weekend at her booth. Stop by and make your mark!
Art at Richmond Free Library
Mary will display a collection of her large and small banners. Join her for an artist talk date and time to be announced.
Black canvas and acrylic paint are the materials used to create most of these images. Many of the pictures are colorful and full of joy.
Kids Banner Painting
"imagine your story" at the Richmond Public Library
Mary will show some of her colorful banners to the kids for inspiration and share her story about how she decides to paint on her banners. This class is appropriate for 8-13 years old. No experience necessary. The class will begin with discussion and brainstorming ideas and will get right into painting on the banners. Mary will provide all materials including rubber stamps and stencils for those who do not enjoying drawing shapes! T o register call Wendy 434-3036. The event is FREE.
Experimenting with materials: Postponed
Bring a bag of your favorite art supplies, your stash of unusual paper or old clothes and settle in with Mary for an afternoon of exploration. The class will begin with short video of Mary’s latest discoveries and will lead into a demonstration of some of her favorite art supplies and techniques. Painting with found objects, using old house paint, printing on old documents are all part of her process. All materials are provided.
Multi-generational Banner Making Class: Postponed
Join in the fun making a small, banner celebrating your joy. All materials provided.
Heavy paper banners will be ready to paint, rubber stamp and decorate. Mary will demonstrate her simple process of creating a fun images on a small wall hanging. Her own work will be hanging up in the senior center from March 13-April 23rd for inspiration!
Online Zoom events
The way we are gathering will be different for a while, but it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t keep connecting. Please send me an message through my Contact page if you would like me to lead an event for your family gathering, community event or to schedule something fun for the future!
Thanks, Mary