Creative writing and mindfulness workshops For wholehearted schools and thoughtful communities

‍ ‍Inspired workshops

Wonderthoughts and Write To Rise Workshops are an invitation for schools and communities to offer something special: the kind of connection and growth possible when a guide knows how to create emotional safety, self connection and free expression. Witness something magical in these workshop offerings.

WONDERTHOUGHTS WORKSHOP

All The Ways To Let Go

  • Wonderthoughts #1

    Sometimes I drift off into space

    (inner, not outer)

    eyes glazed over

    thinking thinking thinking 

    all sorts of strange ideas

    inventing new words

    discovering new wonders

    I call them my wonderthoughts

  • This signature session, Wonderthoughts: Poems That Bloom, introduces students to free verse poetry through curiosity, noticing and imaginative play. The workshop is interactive, accessible and designed to build creative confidence while aligning with the Australian English curriculum.

    Students explore how poetry works beyond rhyme, experiment with line breaks and imagery, and create their own short “Wonderthought” poems in a supportive and energising environment facilitated by author of ‘All The Ways To Let Go’, Amanda Racanovic (published by Ford Street Publishing, 2026).

  • For Australian school students aged 11 and up (upper primary to early secondary).

    This workshops align with the English Language and Literature curriculum, and their inclusive and sensitive nature allow these workshops to align with student wellbeing and pastoral care philosophies and frameworks.

LATEST WORKSHOP OFFERING

    • Fully facilitated program including all handouts, a Powerpoint presentation and resources.

    • Two signed copies of ‘All The Ways To Let Go’ for your school’s library.

  • Welcome and acknowledgement

    Before we write, we arrive.

    Our workshop begins with a mindful breathing practice where students can slow down and tune into their own thoughts and presence.

    Intention: What Is A Wonderthought?

    We then turn our attention inwards to contemplate and begin the journey into a Wonderthought.

    Reading from ‘All The Ways To Let Go’

    Amanda will share two of her Wonderthought poems from the novel. We consider features of these poems, including short reflective lines, questions, non-rhyme free verse and white space. Students are invited into the world of poetry as intimate thoughts, small musings, whispers and songs.

    The Power of Poetry

    After this discussion and breakdown of features of free verse, students are invited to create their own Wonderthought poem.

    The Wonderstone

    Students are given the opportunity to give voice to their unique and original Wonderthought poem.

    A Fun Activity and Gift

    The workshop concludes with a fun closing activity and a keepsake.

  • To book this workshop, simply click below and reach out to to confirm times and numbers.

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write to rise

somatic poetry writing workshop

‘Write To Rise’ is an empowerment-based somatic healing workshop that accompanies Amanda’s healing poetry book ‘Rising In Love’. 

Are you:

  • your own harshest critic?

  • recovering from shame, fear, grief, or stress? 

  • a perfectionist?

  • an over-achiever or people-pleaser?

  • a self-saboteur: do you always undermine or second-guess yourself?

  • prone to anxiety or depression? 

  • feeling disconnected or unable to connect with yourself?

  • afflicted with constant negative thoughts?

  • struggling with self love? 

‘Write to Rise’ fuses a healing yin yoga practice with somatic poetry writing, all beautifully and seamlessly connected through a circle experience. In this circle, participants are invited to lean into parts of their emotive, spiritual and physical bodies in order to unearth parts of their inner narrative – to feel into spaces, and take the time to fully explore and express what emerges. Participants are invited to share in a safe space, to feel heard and be seen into order to activate energetic shifts towards self compassion, self acceptance and self love. 

in this session, amanda will come to your school, community group or mother’s group and provide the following: 

  • A 45 minute yin yoga session, where participants can slow down, tune in to their own bodies, release tension and breathe.

  • A guided meditation and sound healing to to guide participants into a relaxed state to allow for feel greater inner clarity and connection.

  • A 15 minute break to enjoy some refreshing tea and reset.

  • A poetry reading from ‘Rising In Love’, with an empowering talk on why caring about ourselves is integral to caring about the world in which we live, and how it actually helps others when we help ourselves. 

  • A discussion on poetry as a form of writing that supports healing.

  • Opportunities to experiment and play with poetry prompts to guide participants inwards.

  • An invitation for participants to share their poems.

  • Poetry books available for purchase and signing; stickers and prints available for purchase.

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What Sets Amanda’s Workshops Apart

01 / Experienced expert facilitation

Amanda has over twenty years of in-classroom experience and accreditation in arts therapy, sound healing, yoga, and meditation. She knows how to hold space, encourage participation, and keep things moving with purpose.

02 / High quality content for high energy outcomes

With two books published and multiple programs and a membership being enjoyed by many young people, Amanda knows how to engage people with high quality, relevant, useful and impactful content. These are workshops that are both helpful and inspirational.

03 / Uniquely magical

These workshops were created from a deeply personal place of wanting to support wellbeing and facilitate personal empowerment through the art and power of language. These workshops are highly intentional and infused with symbolism, high frequency activities and love.