WGFORUM May 2025
Wednesday, June 4th from 6:30-8:00pm
Using Deep Writing & Active Imagination to Converse with the Soul
Co-hosts: Mark Waldman, Jennifer Jones, Gerald Zwers
Most writers and artists concur: The best creative efforts come when we suspend our everyday self and allow “something else” to take over: One’s muse, a state of Flow, an unconscious inner voice, or as the psychiatrist Carl Jung suggested, from the collective unconscious which can be accessed through deep states of relaxation and Active Imagination.
For many years, Jung would have conversations with different archetypal personas, like the Soul, which transformed his psychology and worldview. On Wednesday, June 4th, we’ll use Jung’s original Active Imagination strategy to dialogue with other participants and to turn those conversations into micro-stories, poetry, and creative works of art. Come join us for a truly unique experience as we explore new dimensions of creative writing.
Bring pen and paper, and a small treat to share. RSVP: markwaldman3@gmail.com , or just show up and bring a friend! No writing experience is necessary!
WHERE: Studio Channel Islands Art Center
2222 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo, CA 93010
TIME: 6:30 – 8pm
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“Writers in the Gallery” meets on the first Wednesday of each month (from 6:30pm to 8pm) with different hosts conducting experiential workshops to inspire writers (and nonwriters!) of all genres – fiction, nonfiction, memoir, poetry, screenwriting, storytelling, etc. – to improve the quality of their work.
In this issue, we have a special presentation of poetic works that were created at our May 7th meeting, using the burnt objects that are on display in the Studio Channel Islands art exhibit “Trans/Formed”, curated by Robin Wallace. Click on the “Poetry & Prose” link above to read some of the amazing contributions sent in by those who participated in the workshop. The assignment was to find an object that “spoke” to the writer and create a short poem or micro-story using Jung’s Active Imagination technique of “losing oneself” in the work of art.
“Writers in the Gallery” meets on the first Wednesday of each month.
Bring pen and paper, and something tasty to eat or drink. RSVP: markwaldman3@gmail.com
WHERE: Studio Channel Islands Art Center
2222 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo, CA 93010
TIME: 6:30 – 8 PM PDT