Event details
Date
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time
2:00 PM–4:30 PM
Timezone
CT
Venue
Canopy House — Reading Room
Address
2214 South Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Cost
$18
Doors open
1:50 PM
Capacity
Limited to 20 participants
Age
18+
About this event
Letters to Strangers is a two-hour writing workshop built around one simple premise: some things are easier to say when you are not sure anyone is listening. You will be given paper, a prompt, and time. There is no sharing required, no critique, no workshop in the uncomfortable sense. Just a quiet room and space to write something true. Participants take their letters home. Some come back.
Who this is for
Anyone who carries things they have not found the right words for yet. Writers and non-writers both welcome. You do not need to be good at this — you just need to want to try.
What to expect
The workshop runs two and a half hours with a short break in the middle. You will receive paper, envelopes, and optional prompts. The facilitator will offer a brief opening, then let the room go quiet. There is no sharing unless you want to.
Community space
How we hold this space
This is a quiet, contained space. We ask that phones stay face-down and conversation stays gentle. The work here is personal — treat what you hear from others accordingly.
Consent & safety
Participation is entirely voluntary at every step. You will never be asked to share what you have written. If the space feels difficult for any reason, you are welcome to step out and return.
Getting there
Accessibility
The Reading Room is on the ground floor, step-free access from street. Gender-neutral restroom on the same level. Seating is at writing tables — let us know if you need a different setup.
Parking & transit
Street parking on S Congress Ave. Bus route 10 stops half a block north.
Arrival
Doors open at 1:50 PM. Come in, find a seat, settle in.