About this Event
A space of being with some low-friction doing.
** Please note that while this is listed under "Class, Workshop, or Training", it isn't any of those. Read on!
The low-down:
Who: Anyone who wants to step away from some ditial and spend more time in hands-on activities but don't know where to start. Yes, even colouring can get overwhelming, and we've got your back to get you started.
What: Analog activities and crafts with starter packets provided for each attendee. Every meet will also have planner and journal examples to flip through.
When: Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 7:30-9pm except for September, which will be on the 3rd, 4th & 4th Tuesdays, Sept 15, 22 & 29.
Where: Ten Ren's Tea at Langham Square in Markham.
Why: To give yourself sometime to breathe and play, away from the strings attached to the digital world.
Sept 15: Ever wondered about washi and stickers? Come play with what we have in our stationery kit! Bring your own notebook/journal/planner or use our paper supply. For those who'd like a break from paper, we'll have various cords available to try your hand at making a Chinese button knot.
Sept 22: Try your hand at some brush lettering or handwritten fonts to open up your creative expression for notes, cards, planners... wherever you'd like to add a spark of joy! We'll have Tombow markers, Crayola markers, and regular pencils available for you to dip your fingers into the world of lettering.
Sept 29: Clay foam! We'll have some available for free play, and Clay Moo kits available for pre-order (orders must be in by Sept 21). We'll also have washi, stickers, and lettering make a return.
$5 discount for September! Buy 2 tickets and get $15 off the total!
Use code INTROLIM for $5 off. See separate listing for purchasing a pair of tickets. Each ticket comes with $10 towards food or drink at the venue.
Check out the calendar here.
The… high-down??
Come to:
- try a new analog activity with materials and starting notes ready
- try something new without expectations to be good, complete it, or even take it home
- take a moment to mentally and emotionally breathe
- take on a low-friction challenge
- not fuss over what to buy, where to start, how much to spend
- not to judge or be judged, just… be with a little bit of do, and maybe find some joy. =)
Come join me on a Tuesday evening to try out a new activity with others. No strings attached, no completion required, no achievement to unlock other than showing up and starting an adventure into analog. A starter packet will be ready for each attendee. Some sessions may have more comprehensive packets for purchase. This is a space for adults to re-discover play and curiosity. Activities without goals or defined outcomes, a place where you can come and simply be for awhile. A place where you can expermment!
Every meet up will have a different combination of activities available. Examples include:
- colouring
- zen doodles
- hand lettering
- brush lettering
- Chinese knot making
- clay foam
- fountain pen ink-sploration
- water colour play
- book mark weaving
- origami
- friendship bracelets
- journal testing
- planner testing
All tickets include $10 towards a purchase at the restaurant at the event.
Agenda
🕑: 07:20 PM - 07:40 PM
Settling In
Info: Find a seat, flip through the menu, and get your hands on your attendee packet. Oh, and say hi to those around you. I sometimes forget this too and just dive right in!
🕑: 07:40 PM - 08:55 PM
Stepping Into That Analog
Info: We'll learn messy together. We'll use our hands to explore, give our brains and eyes and fingers small challenges outside of the digital world. We'll share our successes and trials, tips for how we got through. We'll giggle at ourselves and with each other. We'll take one step into that fear of failure and encourage each other in dealing with that discomfort together.
🕑: 08:55 PM - 09:00 PM
Wrapping Up And Saying Goodbye
Info: We'll signal the time and encourage attendees to finish up whichever section they're working on and begin packing up. Any unfinished drinks can be put into a cup to go.
Event venue & nearby stays
Ten Ren's Tea, 8333 Kennedy Road, Markham, Canada
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