# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Stories We Keep: Using Objects to Unlock Memory and Meaning - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Enjoy a glass of wine, and learn how to use photographs and meaningful objects to anchor personal essays.About this EventWhat can a coffee cup, a scarf, a photograph or a piece of jewelry reveal about a moment in time, an experience or a special person in your life?Join essayist and journalist Della Cassia for an interactive workshop exploring the literary technique known as the Objective Correlative — the use of objects to evoke emotion, reveal meaning and deepen storytelling.Through guided writing exercises and discussion, participants will learn how everyday objects or keepsakes can serve as powerful entry points into memoir, personal essays and short stories. Whether you're struggling to access a memory, develop a scene or add emotional depth to your writing, this workshop will provide practical tools you can use immediately.Attendees are encouraged to bring a meaningful object. Everyone will leave with new writing, fresh insights and a deeper understanding of how the things we keep can help us tell the stories that matter most.Please bring your favorite notebook or writing materials. We'll supply the purple pens!Location:Sante Wine Tasting Room33314 Grand River Ave.Farmington, MI 48336Street parking is free along Grand River.Tickets:The workshop includes your choice of a glass of wine or a wine flight with three 2.5-ounce pours.Option 1: $65 for workshop + one glass of wineOption 2: $75 for workshop + flight of wineDWR members can use their member code for 20% off!Tickets are non-refundable. Space is limited to 35 attendees. Gratuity is covered with your ticket! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/2d6159e0-9ce3-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w592-h740-dc080818-gmir.jpg About Della CassiaDella Cassia is a Michigan-based writer, journalist, and educator who immigrated to Michigan from Lebanon at age 16 to pursue her American Dream. After working for various media outlets and covering local and national stories, she transitioned to the nonprofit sector, where she spent more than a decade as director of communications and public relations for The Engineering Society of Detroit and Detroit Public Television.Della is currently an adjunct professor and freelance writer whose work has appeared in various publications, including Literary Mama, Her View From Home, and Technology Century magazine. She is also working on a collection of essays about being raised in a war-torn country and coming of age in America. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2d757e20-9ce3-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg About the Detroit Writing RoomThe Detroit Writing Room offers an inspirational community for writers, creatives and professionals. Whether you’re working on the next Great American novel or a resume, the Writing Room has 50 professional writing coaches to help with all your writing needs. We also host book talks, writing workshops and literary events. Visit detroitwritingroom.com to sign up for coaching, memberships, events and more. Check out newyorkwritingroom.com to see our New York-based coaching team. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2dac6ca0-9ce3-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w740-h740-dc486848-gmir.png About SantéAt Santé, our mission is simple: to make wine approachable and enjoyable for everyone. That's why we take pride in helping you find wines that you'll truly love — because any wine you love is a good wine. Just like everyone has a unique story, so does each wine. Join us at Santé Wine Tasting Room to relax, share stories, and create lasting memories. Every bottle here holds a narrative, waiting to be discovered by you. Cheers to community, connection, and the joy of finding your next favorite wine! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/farmington/the-stories-we-keep-using-objects-to-unlock-memory-and-meaning/100001991811270127 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, food-drinks, wine-tasting, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Santé - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 71.21, max: 81.88, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Farmington - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Santé - **lat**: 42.4648032 - **long**: -83.3755374 - **full address**: Santé, 33314 Grand River Avenue, Farmington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Stories We Keep: Using Objects to Unlock Memory and Meaning - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/deea07e4a3035d2bc7da62f594c22609e4f5bbc2031b6b1919eb699ae6d02ffe-rimg-w1200-h1798-dc313030-gmir.jpg?v=1781514169 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Stories We Keep: Using Objects to Unlock Memory and Meaning being held? - **A:** The Stories We Keep: Using Objects to Unlock Memory and Meaning takes place on Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Sante, 33314 Grand River Avenue, Farmington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Stories We Keep: Using Objects to Unlock Memory and Meaning? - **A:** The Stories We Keep: Using Objects to Unlock Memory and Meaning is organized by The Detroit Writing Room. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Stories We Keep: Using Objects to Unlock Memory and Meaning is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Farmington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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