Anne Hofland is a regular member of our open studio sessions, and discovered expressive writing as a tool on her own healing journey. She integrates extensive personal experience with the Amherst Writers and Artists workshop method, her skills as an educator, and her training as a
facilitator with the Toronto Writers Collective to provide an opportunity for participants to embark on an inner journey of exploration through writing. Anne has published work in three anthologies, as well as the Existere Journal of Arts and Literature, Open Minds Quarterly, and TravelScoop magazine. She was a winner in the City of Toronto’s My City, My Six story competition, and earned honourable mention in the Ontario Poetry Society’s Pandemic Poetry competition. Anne has
taught Expressive Writing in person at Expressive Arts Florida, and has adapted her program to an online format as well.
"Writing with Anne is such a pleasure. I loved meeting new writers and hearing their positive affirmations about my writing. What a positive experience! I will look forward to the next class". - Terry