I design workshops and gatherings where people write, cook, eat and talk — and usually leave knowing someone they didn’t before. Most have twelve seats.
Sat, Nov 14 · 10am–1pm · a backyard in Oakland
A morning writing workshop for anyone who grew up between languages. We’ll cook one dish together, eat it, and write about the words we don’t have in English.
Sun, Dec 6 · 2–5pm · a tea house in San Francisco
An afternoon of tea and letter-writing to family across the ocean — or across the table. Paper, pens and stamps provided. Come alone; leave with a few new friends.
Everyone arrives to a pot already steeping. We go around once — your name, and a word you love in any language.
We cook, fold, plant or write by hand together. It’s easier to talk when you’re busy.
A prompt, a quiet half hour, and an invitation (never a requirement) to read aloud.
We eat what we made. This is usually when the real conversation starts.
I design workshops and gatherings for libraries, schools, festivals, community organizations and teams. Tell me who’s coming and what you hope they’ll leave with.
A letter every now and then: a friendly music, the next gathering before it’s announced, and something I’ve been reading.