Love, Felt: A Black & BIPOC Valentine’s Writing Circle Thru the Five Senses

This Valentine’s Day, join us for an in-person writing workshop in Portland created especially for Black and BIPOC community.

This care-centered, sensory writing circle explores love beyond romance—through friendship, chosen family, community, memory, and self.

In a world that often asks us to be strong, composed, or resilient before we are allowed to be tender, this space offers a different pace. Together, we will slow down and explore love as it has been felt and lived.

Using the five senses—touch, sound, smell, taste, and sight—we’ll move through guided meditation, generative writing prompts, and reflection. Optional sharing is offered in a supportive, non-performative environment. The experience also includes time to shape and work with what you’ve written and the option to create a small keepsake to take home.

No writing experience is required. This session stands on its own and is designed as a gentle, affirming way to begin Valentine’s Day grounded in care and connection.

Facilitated by: La Toya A. Hampton, MSW aka The Poet Lady Rose

📅 February 14
⏰ 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Safety Side Up

1727 NE 13th Ave, #100
Portland, Oregon 97212

Sliding scale $25 / $50 / $75
Please reach out if you have hardship and would like to attend

• Black & BIPOC adults (older teens at parent discretion)
• Writers and non-writers
• Anyone seeking a gentle, reflective Valentine’s experience

• Arrival and grounding
• Guided meditation
• Sensory-based writing prompts
• Time to shape and work with your writing, with optional sharing
• A gentle close and optional keepsake

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Host or Publisher La Toya “Lady Rose” Hampton -- Educator, Writer and Spoken Word Poet