FALL WRITING WORKSHOPS ARE LIVE!
A Very UniqueWriting Group
Gertrude’s Writing Room in partnership with Balanced Life Wellness Centre is proud to present a unique writing group that brings together our favourite things about writing: learning, sharing and writing! This monthly writing opportunity offers writers a safe, comfortable, accessible and inspiring space in which to flex their creative writing souls. We will gather one Sunday each month for themed writing workshops, as well as full-day themed writing retreats, author panels, and more!
2026 WRITERS’ ASSEMBLY UPDATE!
NEW PAYMENT POLICY BEGINNING JANUARY 2026
Starting in January, payments for each workshop will be due the week before the workshop. This is to support the prep work/supplies costs for our workshop teachers. Payments will be made to Vanessa Shields via etransfer no later than one week before the workshop. We will included the ‘pay-by’ date on all marketing materials for reminders. VANESSA’S EMAIL: shieldsvanessa@gmail.com
NEW WORKSHOP LENGTHS & COSTS BEGINNING JANUARY 2026
To better accommodate the different styles of teaching and in-workshop participation (some workshops are very hands-on and/or prompt oriented!), please note that there may be changes to both the length of the workshop and the cost. Cost may increase when the length/participation of the workshops shifts. It is important that we remunerate our amazing workshop teachers for their prep-time and supply costs. Please let us know if cost is challenge, we will do our best to accommodate. NEW COSTS AND LENGTHS ARE ON THE POSTERS/MARKETING MATERIALS! PLEASE SEE BELOW! Payment will be made by etransfer to Vanessa Shields. VANESSA’S EMAIL: shieldsvanessa@gmail.com.
THE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT EMAIL IS THE SAME! shieldsvanessa@gmail.com.
LAST WORKSHOP OF 2025 – DECEMBER
Ruth-Anne Wilhelm has been teaching workshops on the divine feminine for years – and now she’s offering her expertise in a writing workshop! Curious or compelled by this topic, join us as we discover how to create from a feminine centre. All are welcome!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! EMAIL MICHELLE: michelleweglarz@hotmail.com. Please pay via etransfer to the same email OR bring cash on the day. Thank you!
BALANCED LIFE WELLNESS CENTRE is located at 114 Talbot Street South, Essex
*PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY! Due to a consistent increase in writers gathering, we are including a registration process for the workshops. Twelve writers maximum for the workshops to ensure continued safe, intimate gatherings.
*PLEASE NOTE: IF THE WEATHER IS TERRIBLE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS, WE CAN SHIFT TO A VIRTUAL WORKSHOP.*
INTRODUCING OUR 2026 LINE-UP!
WANNA TEACH A WORKSHOP?
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TEACHING A WORKSHOP IN THE NEW YEAR: JAN – JUNE 2026, PLEASE SEND A MESSAGE TO MICHELLE. Pitch your idea in your email! Include the topic/theme and a short description.
PLEASE email Michelle: michelleweglarz@hotmail.com.
HERE’S A REMINDER OF OUR AMAZING AUTHOR PANEL!
PAYMENT
We are asking for $25.00 per visit or a ‘love’ donation (pay-what-you-can). Monies collected will be used to cover food, beverages, space usage and workshop teachers. We will pay attention to the cost and listen to your feedback. We want to keep this writing opportunity accessible and on-going!
FOOD ALLERGIES
If you have food allergies/concerns, please let us know via email BEFORE you come so we can make necessary amendments to food/beverages. (email MICHELLE AT balancedlifewc@gmail.com )
ACCESSIBILITY
The Balanced Life Wellness Centre is fully accessible.
VANESSA SHIELDS 