"Words came so much more effortlessly than when I’ve 'tried' to write something."
—Cody S.
“All the parts of me were most welcome. The result was a deeply satisfying experience and a newfound appreciation for the creativity that’s available just slightly outside my comfort zone!”
—Anne R.
“Loretta has a deep understanding and commitment to preparing and supporting the journey into exploring one’s own inner creativity… This process opened the back door for me, letting the writing emerge wearing brand new, unexpected words. Wow!”
—Julie HP
“The words that landed on my page and the context they created was often surprising… There was a voice that I had not heard in a long time after the workshop.”
—Charlotte
"I arrived exhausted, disconnected from my body, and post-a few months of a lot of stress and left feeling inspired, alive, grateful, and full of wonder."
—Therese A.
“Loretta's well-crafted writing prompts sparked a writer inside me that I didn't know I had… I left feeling invigorated, accomplished and proud of myself for trying something new.”
—TB
"It felt delicious to dive into my creative moving and language self with others. For days after, I felt both emptied and filled up creatively in ways that I hadn’t felt in a long time."
—Claire D.
"I felt refreshed, renewed, and like I had processed some emotional blockages… The paths were opened and the words just flowed. "
—Kirsten A.
“I'm neither a writer nor a dancer, but Loretta made it easy to put aside my inhibitions and let my emotional body lead the way… I recommend this class for anybody at all!”
—Kris S.
“Loretta is a masterful teacher and brings her years of experience, creativity, gravitas and joy to the writing table.”
—SP
“I was amazed by how easily I flowed into picking up the pencil and writing—It was exhilarating and fun.”
—Irene F.
“Loretta’s workshops and committed groups work magic for me… I leave feeling more alive, creative and confident.”
—Alex R.
“I crave contexts in which I experience unknown facets of my own mystery, and I found that in MovingWriting.”
— Jenna M.
“The workshop opened a door, an invitation to a space gently but firmly held… We wrote in safety and comradeship.”
— Bob E.
Upcoming Workshops
2025 Weekend Afternoons
March 9, June 14,
Sept 20, Dec 6
2-5pm
Monthly MovingWriting Women’s Circle
First Friday of the month
10am-noon
Special Events
Moving & Writing with Trees: A Tu BiShvat Celebration
Osher Marin JCC
San Rafael
February 9, 1-3 pm
No previous writing or moving experience necessary
