Exploring the Healing Power of Family Stories

A Family Heirloom Arts writing workshop with Lisa Kagan

“Within us we have a hope which always walks in front of our present narrow experience;
it is the undying faith in the infinite in us.”
~ RabindranathTagore

Explore how your family stories, culture, and traditions have had a significant impact in shaping who you are today and what you believe is valuable to pass on to the next generation. How has your cultural inheritance shaped your life, your values, and your sense of personal identity? During this workshop, you will have the chance to engage in a guided life writing process delving into themes of resilience and renewal in the context of your personal healing journey. We will draw on pearls of wisdom that have been passed on from generation to generation as we craft our narratives. The workshop will focus on the power of memories, the healing benefits of the personal history process, and how you can turn a collection of your stories into an illustrated family heirloom book. No previous writing experience necessary, all are welcome.

The Journey, Mixed Media by Lisa Kagan

Dates & Times:

Tuesday November 10th, 10am-12pm

Location: The Lantern, 2828 SE Stephens Street, Portland, OR 97214

Registration & Payment:

Sliding scale $70-$90 per participant

Register online through The Lantern:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/exploring-the-healing-power-of-stories

About Lisa:

Lisa Kagan is a personal historian, writer, artist, creative facilitator, and celebrant. Her business, Family Heirloom Arts, is dedicated to helping individuals and families celebrate their life stories and significant life milestones through conducting oral history interviews and creating illustrated heirloom books. She is a co-founder of Touchstone Retreats, facilitating art and writing programs throughout the Portland area. Through her work as a celebrant, Lisa runs Full Circle Ceremonies, supporting people to create custom ceremonies honoring celebrations, transitions, and healing. Lisa believes in the transformative nature of the creative process to renew, empower, challenge, inform, and awaken the human spirit. Lisa received her BA from Wesleyan University in Connecticut with a focus on writing and fine art. She has completed intensive studies in the arts at Skidmore College, the University of New Mexico, Sitka Center for Art and Ecology, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, and the Maine Photographic Workshops. Lisa has completed extensive training through the Celebrant Academy and the Ceremony and Rites of Passage Global Training certification program. Lisa has published two books of original art and poetry, Coming Home to Myself (2021) and Emergence (2009).

Learn more about The Lantern: 
https://www.thelanternpdx.org/