• Replenish our creative wells and practices with visual art and literature to inspire us
• Think, learn, and write with exercises, tips and tricks, and a versatile process for getting unstuck
• Enjoy time to write in the calm and scenic Alexandria Retreat
• Savour coffee/tea and delectable homemade snacks

• When:        April 25, 2026
• 8:30–9:00 coffee, light welcome snacks, Meet ‘n greet
• 9–12:00 workshop with breaks as needed

• Price:     $85 for Collectif Members            $105 for non-members

• Where: Alexandria Retreat https://thealexandriaretreat.ca

Only 14 spaces.  (Payment holds your spot) To register: Contact Yvonne at TheCollectif.ca@gmail.ca

Workshop leader: Jessica MacLeod is a writer, artist, and educator offering coaching, teaching, and editing services to creatives.  She works with writers at various levels, from beginners to published or self-published authors.

Comments from participants in Jessica MacLeod’s Winter 2026 Creative Non-Fiction and Memoir Course.“It had been decades since I sat in on a writing workshop. No one was more surprised than moi that sentences came together in a seven-minute free-writing exercise.” 

“Jessica’s Creative Non-Fiction and Memoir course got me excited about writing again.”

“Storytelling and learning, guided by a knowledgeable and nurturing instructor, who provides a safe space for creating and developing your skills.”