National League of American Pen Women

The Muncie, IN Branch is a part of the National League of American Pen Women

Saturday, October 8, 2011


CELEBRATING LIFE: CREATIVE JOURNALING       

Oct. 18, 19, 20, from 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Instructor: Sandi Baron                                                  Cost: $50
Learn how to quickly assemble life lessons, family stories, and document your truths in a creative journal.  Pass this down to your family to keep those family stories alive.

No time to write a lengthy memoir?  Try Sandi Baron's artful way of recording your favorite stories. You will use colored papers, photos, writing, stamps and even pictures from magazines.  You will like this speedy way to record your personal stories.

Classes will include directions, ideas, journal prompts, and art supplies.  Bring a few favorite photos (copies would be best).  From these photos, you will write the story you would like to pass down to future generations.  Bring your most loved writing pen, and it will dance across your pages recording treasured memories.

About the Instructor:
Sandi Baron’s passion is working with people and coaching them to better understand their giftedness, talents, and interests. Part of that awareness is grounded in creativity. Discovering who you are through creative outlets brings new understanding of self-worth, God’s purpose for our lives, and how to reflect on the past to grow in the future. She enjoys her role as writing and creative coach by laughing, being free, and having fun. Participants leave with a light heart as well as confidence in writing, recording, and creating.

She is currently a retreat leader sharing her writing and creative skills with others, and writes a blog (Sandi’s Impressions) which shares life lessons from everyday life. Sandi taught English and Speech for thirty-three years in local high schools.  She has a B.A. and M.A. from Ball State University, serves on the committee for the Midwest Writers Workshop, and is a member of National League of American Pen Women and Muncie Art Guild. She continues to be a freelance writer and an oil painter. Creativity is her life and passion, and she shares it with contagious exuberance. Lee Baron

Sandi's Impressions