“You want to invest in this for yourself if you are interested in a simple and profound creative practice that lets your soul speak. Found Poetry is one of my favorite practices, and Mandy is an amazing guide.”

~ Christine Hiester, Spiritual Director and lifelong journaler

Welcome to Found, an inspiring journaling experience built around Found Poetry.

If you:

• are looking for a reflective boost to your journaling habit, this course will gently inspire you.

• need a bit of time to process your life, this course will guide you.

• want to experience journaling with Mandy but your calendar isn’t predictable, this course is self-paced and flexible for you.

What you’ll get:

• Three intimate journaling sessions.

• Guided journaling time within each session.

• Found poetry examples from other students, artists, and poets.

• Watch Mandy create three found poems in real time.

• Learn more about Mandy’s favorite journaling supplies.

• A couple surprise special guests.

• Printable with extra found words to get you started.

• Direct access to Mandy.

• As close as you can get to a live class while being self-paced and flexible!

Each session lasts around thirty minutes, offering an immersive experience into journaling with Mandy Thompson. You will feel like you’re visiting Mandy’s studio to spend some time talking journaling together. Not only will you learn about found poetry, but you will create art journal pages in each session, with tips and tricks from Mandy’s ten years as a journaling instructor.

No prior experience needed.

This course is for journal lovers at all stages of the journey.

“This class is a gem! The skills and insights I gained are valuable additions to my creative toolbox—Mandy’s guidance and techniques inspired new ideas and opened up avenues to tap into my inner creativity. Her approach to found poetry helps me uncover meaning in my life and find new dimensions for my creative expressions. I highly recommend this class for anyone seeking a fresh perspective on both poetry, creativity, and everyday life.”

“Mandy's Found Poetry course encouraged me to step out of the box in filling my journal pages. Not only that, but she and her course "gave me permission" to get creative and fun and take risks. What this has resulted in are pages and pages of journal entries that reflect more than just my thoughts, hopes and dreams, but also my mood, my energy, and the color with which my days take shape. This has positively affected my emotional well-being by helping me to see myself reflected, from the inside out, as someone who is beautiful and inspired. I've got more journals going and am making more entries than I have in years past. In Found Poetry, I've discovered the surprising beauty of the things that trouble me, as well as the things that bring joy. As a counselor, Found Poetry has also helped me to offer alternative ways for my clients to express themselves and feel worthy and valuable, seen and soothed. Mandy's delivery is authentic, gentle and wise. I am truly blessed by her willingness to share her creativity and sense of wonder! Thank you, Mandy!!!”

FAQs

• What do I need for the course?

  • When you register, you’ll receive a printable pdf with a detailed materials list. But chances are, you already have most items on hand (glue, scissors, paper, markers, a journal).

  • One thing you’ll need is a book or magazine with words that feel “right” to you, that you can select words from for your poetry. (More on this in our course instructions.)

• Can I talk to Mandy about all this?

  • Yes, I (Mandy) LOVE talking journaling, and you all make my day when you send me snapshots of your latest pages. I am always available for questions and feedback, and my email will be included with the course info.

• How can I get in on more of these?

  • Just raise your hand! Mandy offers courses a few times a year, and she sends out emails whenever a new course is available. Message Mandy HERE if you’d like to get an email when a new course is available.