Highlights From Lakeland Public Library Mail Art Workshop

This weekend I led a mail art workshop at the Lakeland Public Library. I had a wonderful group of participants. There were good vibes in the room and a contagious spirit of creativity. 

A big thank you to the Friends of the Library for making this workshop possible. They provided all the materials and supplies which I organized into kits. I like making kits and the library appreciates my need to assemble things neatly. 

As with past workshops, I shared my own letter writing background and how I got involved with snail mail groups like Letter Writers Alliance. As an LWA member, I'm always working to earn Inklings. Participants made several mail art projects including an origami folded envelope. 

The main goal of the workshop is to encourage good old fashioned letter writing. Postage was provided and, luckily, a mail box is located just outside the front door of the library. Several letters were mailed so I consider the event a success. Happy weekend and Write More Letters!

Outgoing: 19th Century Inspired Letters

This month my letters are greatly inspired by the television show, Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. It's a beautifully filmed story about two men destined to bring magic back to 19th century England. The sets feature the most gorgeous libraries and book collections. And, most importantly, there is much letter writing.

Early in the show, letters meant for Jonathan Strange are stolen and read by Mr. Norrell. They are beautifully written, folded, and sealed with wax. I loved watching the opening of each letter and attempted to recreate them. I hope my pen pals enjoy the simple beauty. 

October Journal Pages

My weekly journaling continues with the same format I've been using for almost two years. Daily highlights linked to my intentions are recorded on the left. And some sort of creative interpretation is entered on the right. This can be a collage, sketch, poem, or simply handwriting practice. Here's an updated page flip of my most recent entries.