Stone People Speak: Writing as Ritual and a Reciprocity Practice
w/ Shayne Cae

Sunday, February 23rd 1-4:00pm Pacific via Zoom
(A recording will be made available to all registrants for a limited time afterwards.)

What if a stone could speak? What stories would it tell? In this immersive workshop, we will explore the wisdom that stones have to share, calling upon their ancient voices to guide our writing and creative expression.

We will engage in a multi-layered writing process, using the stones as our guides. So, bring a gemstone or stone that resonates with you, or allow one to find you before the class begins. Together, we will transform the ordinary into the extraordinary—letting the timeless wisdom of the Stone People speak through us.

This workshop is designed to open new channels of creativity through storytelling, meditation, and shared reflection. Whether you are a seasoned or emerging writer, we will work together to uncover profound narratives shaped by perspective, empathy, and deep listening to the hidden stories carried by the earth.

Prepare to meditate, write, share, and discover stories that transcend the self.

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Unlock the Ancient Wisdom of Stones in a Transformative Writing Workshop

Explore the untold stories and timeless wisdom of stones in our immersive creative writing workshop. Discover how to channel the ancient voices of gemstones and stones to guide your writing and unleash your creativity. Bring a stone that resonates with you or let one find you. Through storytelling, meditation, and shared reflection, you’ll engage in a multi-layered writing process that transforms the ordinary into extraordinary narratives. Suitable for both seasoned and emerging writers, this workshop fosters creativity, empathy, and deep connection with Earth’s hidden stories. Join us to meditate, write, and discover narratives that transcend the self.

Pricing:

The following payment model is inspired by and borrowed from the payment model of Bayo Akomolafe’s class, We Will Dance With Mountains: Into the Cracks.

This workshop offers a sliding scale based on your relative financial standing. In an effort to reflect disparity in economic condition and access to wealth, the following payment system is designed for those with more wealth to help cover the costs of those with less access to wealth and resources. We trust your discernment of your current financial situation and how you fit into the global economic context.

As you decide what amount to pay, please consider your present-day financial situation governed by income, but also the following factors: historical discrimination faced by your peoples; your financial wealth (retirement/savings/investments); your access to income and financial wealth, both current and anticipated (how easily could you earn more income compared to other people in your community, country, and the world; are you expecting an inheritance); people counting on your financial livelihood including dependents and community members; the socio-economic conditions of your locale (relative to other places in your country and in the world); your relationship to food & resource scarcity.

$325 Partner

$250 Companion (Note: This amount reflects the “real” value of this course.)

$150 Supporter

$100 Neighbor

$50 Friend

Shayne Case (she/they)

Shayne Case, the founder and director of the Under the Eagle’s Wing Mentorship Program and the Tokeyamaniwin Project, is mixed race Lakota and an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. With undergraduate degrees in English Literature and Child Study from Smith College, Shayne pursued graduate studies in Consciousness & Spirituality, Applied Theology, Divinity, and Clinical Herbalism. As a writer and medicine person, Shayne has spent over two decades in private practice, integrating ancestral wisdom and healing. Grounded in both academic knowledge and Indigenous practices, Shayne bridges worlds to foster healing and transformation in those they serve.