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Friendship Fest: Raleigh-Durham Edition

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Friendship Fest: Raleigh-Durham Edition
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Forevers is taking over Raleigh-Durham, NC this fall for our very first FRIENDSHIP FEST, four days of workshops and gatherings to celebrate and deepen friendships!
IMPORTANT: Tickets/RSVPS are required for our workshops! Get the details at bit.ly/friendfestrdu because Facebook won't let us put a ticket link in the event itself.
Come to one event! Come to all four! Come with friends! Come on your own to make things for friends (and maybe meet a few new ones while you’re at it)! No matter how you show up, we’d love to see you and enjoy some playful, creative time to appreciate our friendships.
~~EVENT LINEUP~~
(view all details and get tickets at bit.ly/friendfestrdu)
*DIY Gratitude Gifts for Friends*
Thursday, November 5 • 7-9 PM • Plum Raleigh
Make three crafty yet meaningful gifts for friends while appreciating all they add to your life.
*Friendship Love Poem Workshop*
Friday, November 6 • 6:30-8 PM • Blackbird Books & Coffee
Romanticize your friendship with an evening of writing love poems to our dear friends.
PLUS - a free First Friday pop-up!
*Friendship Portrait Sketch and Sip*
Saturday, November 7 • 1-3 PM • Orenge South Durham
See your friends in new ways with this creative portrait-making workshop. All skill levels welcome, all materials provided.
*Hug Your Friend in the Park Picnic*
Sunday, November 8 • 1-3 PM • Flowers Field, Dix Park
Bring a friend (or several!) for a casual picnic surrounded by other folks celebrating friendship. Free! All ages!
~~FAQ~~
*Do I have to come with a friend?*
Nope! But you can :) It helps to at least have a friend or two in mind that you'll be creating for. But whether you come solo or with your whole crew, you’ll be deepening your friendships.
*Is this for adults or kids?*
Our workshops are designed to deepen adult friendships, so we ask that you be at least 18 to attend! If you want to do some of our activities at home with your kids, check out our archive at forevers.substack.com
*Do I need to be an artist to attend?*
Absolutely NOT! No experience is required, and we actually believe that creative loving gestures can be even more meaningful when they are outside your comfort zone. Authentic connection and vulnerability go hand in hand.
*Who's running this?*
Oh hi! If you’re new here we’re Forevers, an organization dedicated to helping elevate friendships as a critical relationship in our lives — and helping you deepen your own. It’s run by friends Sam and Erin, though Sam is usually the one leading our events. You can learn more at forevers.us!
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Downtown Raleigh, 134 S McDowell St, Raleigh, NC 27601-1330, United States

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