Where We Live: A Sense of Place Story and Writing Workshop

Thu Apr 10 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-04:00

238 Cabot St | Holyoke

Wistariahurst Museum
Publisher/HostWistariahurst Museum
Where We Live: A Sense of Place Story and Writing Workshop
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A 90-minute guided writing experience to craft sensory-rich
stories, poems, or songs inspired by place. Open to all experience levels.
About this Event

In an ever-changing world, our sense of place—our connection to the landscapes, communities, and histories that shape us—offers a foundation for well-being, belonging, and stewardship. Research shows that strong place connections enhance mental health, reduce stress, and foster a sense of meaning in our lives. Communities rooted in a shared sense of place are more resilient, fostering understanding, cooperation, and a deeper appreciation for cultural and natural heritage. When we feel connected to a place, we are more likely to care for it, ensuring its stories, landscapes, and ecosystems endure for future generations.

This 90-minute workshop invites writers of all levels to craft vivid, sensory-rich stories, poems, or songs inspired by personal experiences with place. Through guided prompts and conversation, you’ll uncover fresh perspectives and creative sparks to enrich your writing and deepen your connection to yourself and where you live.

Sense of Place & Story Writing is for everyone—whether you’re a seasoned writer or just beginning. Using simple, sensory-rich prompts, you’ll unlock vivid descriptions, authentic emotions, and compelling narratives that can shape stories, poems, songs, and more. Guided by Erica Wheeler, you’ll follow a step-by-step process to tap into the power of place through writing. You’ll craft a touchstone story—one that captures meaningful moments from your past or present, deepening both personal and communal ties to the places you call home.

Co-sponsored by PVMA and Montague Public Libraries’ NEA Big Read and Wistariahurst Museum. Workshop participants will be invited to share their writings at a culminating concert with Erica Wheeler and writer’s showcase event celebrating local voices and stories on April 27, from 3-5 pm at the Great Falls Discovery Center.


*Este taller se ofrece en inglés

En un mundo en constante cambio, nuestro sentido del lugar -nuestra conexión con los paisajes, las comunidades y las historias que nos conforman- constituye una base para el bienestar, la pertenencia y la administración. Las investigaciones demuestran que una fuerte conexión con el lugar mejora la salud mental, reduce el estrés y fomenta el sentido de nuestras vidas. Las comunidades arraigadas en un sentido compartido del lugar son más resistentes, fomentan la comprensión, la cooperación y un aprecio más profundo por el patrimonio cultural y natural. Cuando nos sentimos vinculados a un lugar, es más probable que lo cuidemos, garantizando que sus historias, paisajes y ecosistemas perduren para las generaciones futuras.

Este taller de 90 minutos invita a escritores de todos los niveles a crear relatos, poemas o canciones vívidos y ricos en sensaciones, inspirados en experiencias personales con el lugar. A través de preguntas y conversaciones guiadas, descubrirás nuevas perspectivas y chispas creativas que enriquecerán tu escritura y profundizarán tu conexión contigo mismo y con el lugar donde vives.

Sense of Place & Story Writing es para todo el mundo, tanto para escritores experimentados como para principiantes. A través de sencillas indicaciones ricas en sentidos, descubrirás descripciones vívidas, emociones auténticas y narraciones convincentes que pueden dar forma a historias, poemas, canciones y mucho más. Guiado por Erica Wheeler, seguirás un proceso paso a paso para aprovechar el poder del lugar a través de la escritura. Crearás una historia que te toque la fibra sensible, una que capture momentos significativos de tu pasado o presente, profundizando en los lazos personales y comunitarios con los lugares que llamas hogar.

Co-patrocinado por PVMA y NEA Big Read de las Bibliotecas Públicas de Montague y el Museo Wistariahurst. Se invitará a los participantes en el taller a compartir sus escritos en un concierto culminante con Erica Wheeler y en un evento de presentación de escritores que celebrará las voces e historias locales el 27 de abril, de 3 a 5 de la tarde, en el Great Falls Discovery Center.


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238 Cabot St, 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, United States

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