The Paris Chapter: 8 - 14 Jan, 2024
A creative identity workshop, Aboriginal painting class, Bollywood dance, film masterclass, language game, painterly discussions, philosophy chats and more.
Happy New Year!
May your 2024 be filled with boldness, big dreams, wild adventures, witty banter, soulful creativity, expansive connection and a hearty dose of tenderness.
One of my key themes for the year is “If you can’t find it, build it”. The Paris Chapter started that way, and the next step is creating more events for this community.
I’ve scoured thousands of event listings since starting this newsletter (often 100+ in a week) and while there are plenty that tickle my fancy, I still think there’s still a gap for a certain kind of event: one that combines intellectual, creative and spiritual stimulation, and which is designed to foster new friendships.
As teased in the last edition, I’m hosting a special deep connection dinner on Tues, 16 Jan. I’ve also partnered with artist Laura Horrocks on a creative identity workshop this coming Wed, 10 Jan, titled The Art of You. Details for both can be found below.
If you have an idea for an event, don’t hesitate to reach out. Having the opportunity to take tea, attend events and collaborate with so many of you in 2023 really was one of the year’s highlights.
Hope to see (or hear from) you soon!
A Question and a Quote
If you’re watching a movie about your life, what do you want the main character - that would be you - to do? (Thanks to Açim for this one)
“If you're going to try, go all the way. There is no other feeling like that. You will be alone with the gods, and the nights will flame with fire. You will ride life straight to perfect laughter. It's the only good fight there is.”
— Charles Bukowski
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
A private dinner party centred on deep conversation.
Hungry for heartfelt conversation? Us too. Big cities bring chance encounters but it can be tricky to properly meet new people.
Over a glass of wine and some delicious Brazilian food, we’ll deploy mindfulness, good humour and curated questions to lead you down meaningful conversation pathways with your table mates.
Designed and hosted by yours truly! Hope to see you there.
Tues, 16 Jan / 7 - 10pm / Paris 11e
Book your spot
Events
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Wed 10 Jan
The Art of You (11e), 7.30 - 9.30pm
A creative identity workshop to help you attune to your intuition, find your personal art frequency, connect to your personal inspiration and support your 2024 intentions. Co-hosted with artist Laura Horrocks in a lovely private salon.
(EN) 30€, all materials provided. Book your spot
Thur 11
The Art of Self Invention, Institut Suédois (3e), 7 - 8.30pmDive into the life and work of surrealist painter Leonor Fini, famous for her costumes, unconventional lifestyle and many lovers. The focus of the discussion - between two art historians - is on the art of self-invention.
(EN) Free. Learn more
Sat 14
Stéphane Mercurio Masterclass, Centre Pompidou (4e), 5 - 7pmThe director looks back on her career as a filmmaker, primarily making documentaries but also a number of narrative pieces. The conversation will be accompanied by extracts from her films.
(FR) Free. Reservation required
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