Award winning writer, poet and writing teacher, Peter Levitt, (author of Fingerpainting on the Moon: Writing and Creativity as a Path to Freedom, and ten books of poetry) will lead this one-day workshop designed for people writing in all genres. In this workshop, participants will enjoy using some of the tried and true writing exercises and creative techniques Peter has developed over decades of teaching writers how to spontaneously access and give voice to their imagination. Known for his warmth, good humour and a gentle approach, Levitt’s inspiring teaching shows us how to easily step past obstacles and engage the creative, spiritual, emotional and sensual parts of ourselves that long to find expression and be heard.

“We were born to create,” Levitt says. “It’s our birthright, our nature. It is one of my greatest pleasures to show people how to give themselves complete permission to know what they need to know and say what they need to say in their writing. When people do this in the workshop, the release of freedom and joy is immense.”

Peter Levitt’s teaching has been highly praised by writers of great renown. Peter Matthiessen wrote that Peter’s offerings are “warm and joyful, full of insights and delights,” and Joanna Macy has written, “With this gentle and fearless guide, the way of self-expression becomes a path of liberation. The wisdom and practices he offers free me to walk out into the world as into my own heart – and discover that they are one.”

All participants are asked to bring a flower of their choosing to the workshop.

*This workshop is offered in collaboration with the Quebec Writers’ Federation. Please go to http://www.qwf.org/workshops to register.