Desired Writing Club: Cities as Vessels

Join us on Friday, April 24th, at Ēre Athens, to explore the city as a vessel for our urban stories. From the curated ceramics on the table to the words on your page, this session is designed to hold your creative voice.

While our regular Writing Clubs are silent at the rooftop of Stoa Anatolis, the special Desired Writing Clubs are site-specific, one-off, thematic experiences. Each time, I carefully choose a surprise urban location that reflects our topic and makes Athens feel like home, to offer editorial inspiration and group dialogue, and take your writing to a deeper level.

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The Scenography: Ēre
For this April edition, we are moving the desk after work to Ēre in Koukaki. Part concept store, part pastry space, it is a venue that transforms a daily ritual into an aesthetic experience. Co-founder Dora Kalogirou will set the scene with a curated selection of local ceramics to inspire our "Cities as Vessels" brainstorm, while Ēre’s other half, Georgia Romanou, will fuel our writing session with herbal tea and her signature tahini bites.

The Writing Experience
Anastasia Pappa, the editor of Desired Landscapes will set the tone with a brief assignment, and then will set a timer for 1 hour of writing. There will be no sharing of texts (unless someone feels like it), but as the writing hour resumes, we will start to casually discuss emerging thoughts and connect with fellow writers and urban lovers who may live or pass by the city of Athens.  

• Introduction: Opening thoughts on the theme Cities as Vessels.

• Group Ideation: Introductory assignment, setting the tone for the session.
• 1 Hour of Free Writing: A rare moment of stillness, intimacy, and digital detox.
• Reflective Dialogue: A casual discussion of shared discoveries, to connect with the group and our true voice.
• The Takeaway: A Desired notebook carrying your words, forming the base for the month's writing.
  

* No writing experience is required. Whether you are a published author or haven't picked up a pen in years, this space is for you.

* Open to ALL ages, genders, and backgrounds!

> 6 Early bird tickets are available. First-come, first-served.

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Details 
When: Friday, April 24th, 2025 | 19:30–22:00

Where: Ēre, Erechthiou 30, Athens (Koukaki)
Intimacy: Capped at 12 participants to ensure every voice is heard.
Included: Desired writing kit, and herbal tea with tahini bites offered by Ēre.

The Editorial Follow-up (Optional Add-on): If you’d like to develop your text further, I offer personal editorial feedback the following week. This is an optional service available for an additional fee; please let me know after the club if you’d like to book a session.

Important to Note
No laptops: To embrace the perks of handwriting.
Booking: Required in advance.
Meeting Details: A few days later, you will receive an email with all meeting details.
No Cancellation Policy: Because the groups are intentionally small, bookings are non-refundable and non-cancellable. Your contribution sustains this shared moment, and your presence ensures the magic of a full table. If you cannot attend, please let us know so we can offer the spot to someone on the waiting list.

✍️ We bring the notebooks, you bring the pens.