À la Carte Practice

Got big writing goals but feeling overwhelmed by where to start? À La Carte Practice is a low-pressure workshop designed for writers who want to stay connected to their craft without turning creativity into a checklist.

Inspired by the TikTok selfcare idea of creating “menus” instead of rigid routines, this workshop introduces a flexible way to build a writing practice using small, intentional exercises. Participants will learn how to create their own writing menu and practice choosing just a few exercises at a time so writing feels doable and sustainable rather than overwhelming.

This workshop is great for:

• Poets and writers at any stage and age
• Creatives balancing busy schedules
• Writers feeling stuck, burnt out, or overwhelmed
• Anyone looking for a gentler, more sustainable writing practice

EVENT DETAILS:

When: Januray 25th

Time: 12p-2p

Where: The Arts Factory (107 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89104). Class will be on the second floor in Fraîche Arts Studios.

Cost: $20

What to Expect:

• A relaxed, welcoming workshop environment
• Short, guided writing exercises (no sharing required)
• Time to build your own personalized writing menu
• Snacks and good vibes
• Time to chat, connect, and be in community with other writers
• Space for questions, reflection, and gentle discussion

ABOUT ELLE HOPE: Elle Hope is a national touring interdisciplinary poet who writes about her culture, her body, and the many trials and tribulations of being a woman. In 2025, Hope received a writers fellowship to Martha’s Vineyard. That same year, she was a member of the Spotlight Poetry Slam Team and helped bring home the first-ever regional win for the city of Las Vegas at the Chicharra Regional Poetry Competition.

She has headlined major art festivals including the “Wave In” Festival by Black Mountain Institute and the Utah Arts Festival. Her work has been published by Nevada Humanities, The Beyond the Neon Anthology, Shout-out LA, the Unpopular Passion Podcast, and more. Her poetry has also been displayed in exhibitions across the country, including the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, The Living Gallery in Brooklyn, NY, and the HerStory exhibition in Los Angeles, CA. In 2024, she was a finalist in the Button Poetry Video Contest for her poem “God Bless America".

In addition to her performance work, Hope is an accomplished teaching artist. She has led writing and performance workshops regionally across the country, including in Reno, NV; Portland, OR; and New York City, NY, and is an official teaching artist partnered with the Nevada Arts Council.

Deeply committed to honoring and expanding her local literary community, Hope is the Founder and President of the Las Vegas–based nonprofit Spotlight Poetry. Through this work, she is the creator and host of a poetry-exclusive open mic and has mentored over a dozen poets while cultivating accessible, community-centered spaces for writers and performers. @ellehopew / @spotlightpoetrylv

ABOUT FRAÎCHE ARTS: Fraiche Arts is an artist studio and gallery located in the Arts Factory. We showcase original artworks by local Las Vegas artists and host special events and art classes throughout the year. @fraichearts