Life is hard. Writing about it doesn't have to be. Through some mindful wine tasting (yes, that's a thing!) guided by expert sommelier Chiara Shannon and simple memoir writing exercises led by local author Lauren Miller, you'll leave with the tools you need to start telling your story. Join us for a chance to plug into your creativity and unplug from all the shit you're sick of thinking about anyway. Whether you’ve written before or just wondered if you might like to try, this workshop is for you.
Introduction to mindful wine tasting
Introduction to the art of memoir writing
Flight of three organic wines
Three guided writing exercises
Light bites
Q&A
Saturday, September 7th 2019
7PM-9PM / $75 per person
**20% off thru 8/1 with code EARLYBIRD**
Paper and writing utensils will be provided. If you want to work on a laptop, journal or other medium, please bring it.
Advance registration required. Tickets are non-refundable. Must be 21+.
Lauren Miller - Lauren writes novels for young adults. Her book FREE TO FALL was nominated for the American Library Association's Best Fiction for Young Adults reading list in 2015. Her latest novel ALL THINGS NEW, was featured in Seventeen Magazine and was a HelloGiggles "Can't Wait To Read" pick. Born in NYC and raised in Atlanta, Lauren now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three children. You can find her online at www.laurenmillerwrites.com.
Chiara Rose Shannon - Chiara is a sommelier, wine educator and wellness professional. At K&L WINE MERCHANTS, she served as lead Wine Writer and the company's first Head Sommelier. Now based in Los Angeles, Chiara is the Manager and Wine Buyer at MISSION WINES, consults for local restaurant pop-ups and organizes workshops and retreats in LA and wine country. You can find her online at www.theyogisommelier.com.
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