Little Book of the Ancestresses

“For me, the desire to write together with others is a way of giving back what I’ve received, by recreating that sense of wonder that comes with a discovery: poetry belongs to everyone.”
Silvia Vecchini, “There’s a Poem Waiting for You: Thoughts and Practices for Writing Together,” Topipittori, 2025

Writing as the wind leads, learning to let go like the leaves do, tracing a path with pebbles, listening to the voice of the trees, and seeing oneself reflected in the natural elements.
Drawing on reflections and experiences shared in the essay “There’s a Poem Waiting for You: Thoughts and Practices for Writing Together,” the workshop will offer some writing prompts to explore together, as well as others that will be illustrated and discussed so participants can adapt and transform them for their own contexts.

Comfortable clothing is recommended, as the workshop includes a short nature walk starting from the Rugolo location.