PLAYSHOP: THE ANALOG LETTERS JOURNEY

A 6-Week Series in Mindful Connection & Creative Expression

Sep 08, 2025

Transform your Wednesday evenings into something sacred: a weekly ritual of connection, creativity, and gratitude. Over six weeks, you'll rediscover the profound joy of handwritten letters paired with creating your own beautiful mixed-media art cards. You'll explore why analog connection feels so essential in our digital world. You'll master techniques that turn simple cards into treasures, all while building genuine relationships within our intimate creative community. Each week builds naturally upon the last, creating both artistic skills and a heartfelt practice that will transform how you connect with others long after our final session.

When: Wednesdays, October 8-November 12, 2025 (4:00pm PT / 7:00pm ET)
Duration: 1.5 hours weekly for 6 weeks
Where: Zoom with intimate community atmosphere
Group Size: Limited to 10 participants for deep connection
Playshop fees:
- Early Bird (first 6 registrations): $120 for all 6 weeks
- Regular Registration (final 4 registrations): $150 for all 6 weeks
- Drop-in Rate (space permitting): $30 per individual session

"Over six weeks, you'll not only create beautiful letters—you'll build a practice that transforms how you show up in your relationships and how you prioritize gratitude and creativity in your life."

What You'll Experience Across 6 Weeks

Weekly Rhythm:

Opening Circle (15 minutes): Check-ins, recipient updates, community building
Teaching Segment (20 minutes): New techniques and concepts
Creative Time (45 minutes): Guided artmaking and letter writing
Closing Circle (10 minutes): Sharing, reflection, and weekly commitments

Progressive Skill Building:

Weeks 1-2: Foundation techniques and confidence building
Weeks 3-4: Advanced artmaking and deeper emotional expression
Weeks 5-6: Personal style development and practice integration

Community Development:

Small group connections that deepen weekly
Optional buddy system for encouragement
Private online group for sharing letter responses and inspiration
Ongoing support beyond the 6-week series

Materials Needed

Bring Your Own Materials Option

Perfect for crafters who love gathering supplies. This option offers flexibility to use materials that speak to you. Suggested materials include:

6 (or more) blank cards and envelopes - also you will clearly need stamps…
Mod Podge and application tools - you can also use Elmers glue or glue sticks, but they are not nearly as effective for our purposes.
Curated collection of decorative papers - this can include random magazines, old cards or photographs, whatever you’ve got hanging around!
Quality pens for writing and art
Bonus materials for experimenting - that can include paints, stamps, pastels, whatever art medium you happen to have around.

Complete Series Kit Available ($45)

All materials for 6+ letters including:

6 blank cards and envelopes as well as 6 forever stamps
Mod Podge and an application tool
A curated collection of decorative papers - this will include random magazine pages, old cards or photographs, each kit will be different
Quality pens for writing and art
Bonus materials for experimenting - that will vary by kit and may include stamps, paints, and/or other art medium