Join us the first Tuesday of every month this fall for a mystical series of evenings celebrating Sufi Poetry. The Rumi Poetry Club was founded by Rasoul Shams in 2007, on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of Jalâluddin Rumi’s birth. Since then, they have celebrated the poetry, inspiration, and perennial teachings of Rumi and other poets of the heart, nature, and spiritual life from around the world. Rasoul Shams first learned of Rumi's poems in his Persian classes as a young boy in Iran. The works of Rumi and other Persian poets have been his spiritual companions for decades. He has studied and lived in India, Japan, and the USA. His books include Rumi: The Art of Loving, Rumi Essays: On the Life, Poetry, and Vision of the Greatest Persian Sufi Poet, The Words of Rumi, and Through Love Pain is Healed. https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/spring-with-rumi-2026

Ken Sanders Rare Books is pleased to announce that Terry Tempest Williams will be launching her first book tour in 16 years with us on Thursday, March 5, 2026, for The Glorians: Visitations from the Holy Ordinary beginning at 7PM here in Salt Lake City. Terry Tempest Williams in Conversation with Ken Sanders will take place at the Nancy Tessman Auditorium at the downtown SLC Public Library, just a short walk from our store on Library Square. Terry Tempest Williams will be sitting down for a heart to heart with her old friend Ken Sanders. Ken and Terry have known each other since they worked together at Sam Weller's in the 1970s. This will be a conversation you will not wish to miss. The ticket to the event includes a signed first edition copy of The Glorians to be picked up at the event and access to the after-party at Ken Sanders Rare Books, where music and refreshments will be provided. It is important to note that Terry will not be signing anything at the event. Signed copies of The Glorians are available on our website for those who cannot attend.

Visit https://www.kensandersbooks.com/events.php for more information and tickets to the event.

There are many ways to build a story and integrate English Language Arts with Visual Arts in the classroom! Inspired by special exhibit Storywork: The Prints of Marie Watt, from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation we’ll explore ideas of collaboration, writing, and visual stories. As we participate in workshops and an interactive tour, we’ll learn together to make a more dynamic story. K–12 educators only. In-person and remote options available.

Free event, registration required: Course Details for Evening for Educators 2025-2026 - MIDAS

Event info: Evening for Educators: Building a Story Together - Utah Museum of Fine Arts

Dreamwork has long been recognized as a vital pathway to psychological insight and inner integration. Dreams arise from the unconscious and express themselves in symbolic language, revealing emotions, conflicts, and potentials that often lie outside waking awareness. By attending carefully to dreams, individuals gain access to aspects of the psyche like the Shadow and the Self that are not filtered through rational defenses or social expectations. Dreamwork allows these symbolic messages to be explored rather than dismissed, helping the dreamer uncover hidden motivations, unresolved tensions, and emerging possibilities for growth. In this way, dreams serve as a natural form of self-regulation, offering guidance, warning, and compensation for one-sided attitudes in conscious life. In this 90 minute workshop, I will introduce you to Carl Jung’s Approach to Dreamwork. First, we discuss the whys of dreamwork, give an overview of the Psyche, looking at the Shadow, the Anima, and the Animus. Then I will teach you a “Lightning Dream Process,” taught to me personally by Robert Moss, who has written more than 18 books on dreaming. You will leave this meeting with a better understanding of Dreams and the process of remembering and analyzing them. Bring a notebook, two pens (different colors), a recent dream, and a Beginner’s mind. This will be fun and enlivening as we move into Sacred time. About Dr. Mark R. Grandstaff, Ph.D.: Dr Mark R. Grandstaff, Ph.D., has a degree in American and Organizational Culture from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. An author of four books and more than seventy articles, he has taught at Brigham Young University (emeritus professor), the University of California at Berkeley, and the University of Maryland, University College. Dr. Grandstaff is a former fellow of the James MacGregor Burns Institute of Strategic Leadership, College Park. He served on the U.S. President's Committee for National Service. He is also a Certified Typology Master Practitioner who mentors organizations in the use of the Myers-Briggs (MBTI) for communication and conflict resolution. He received training in the U.S. and from Zurich, Switzerland for Jungian Coaching. His most recent book, Reclaiming The Fire: Depth Psychology in Teacher Renewal, introduces the role that Jungian Typology and Archetypal Reflectivity play in overcoming occupational stress and burnout. Marquis' Who's Who awarded him the 2025 Life Achievement Award for his career contributions. A Jungian Coach, he changes people's lives and can help you do the same. Read more about Dr. Grandstaff on his website, www.Renaissance-Thinkers.com

https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/the-wisdom-of-the-dream

In this empowering seminar you learn how to consciously navigate your inner world using the principles of the Law of Attraction, Resilience, and Quantum NLP. Your emotional state is your energetic signature that determines what you attract, how you respond to challenges, and how you shape your reality. By understanding how emotions influence vibration and thought patterns, you will discover how to align your inner frequency with your highest intentions. Through powerful mindset strategies and practical tools, you’ll learn to shift from reaction to creation, transforming emotions into resources that empower rather than limit you. About Christiane Turner: Christiane Turner is a transformational coach, Quantum NLP Trainer, and international speaker with over three decades of experience. She empowers individuals to master change, build resilience, and consciously create their reality by blending ancient wisdom with modern science. https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/master-your-emotional-state

Join us the first Tuesday of every month this fall for a mystical series of evenings celebrating Sufi Poetry. The Rumi Poetry Club was founded by Rasoul Shams in 2007, on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of Jalâluddin Rumi’s birth. Since then, they have celebrated the poetry, inspiration, and perennial teachings of Rumi and other poets of the heart, nature, and spiritual life from around the world. Rasoul Shams first learned of Rumi's poems in his Persian classes as a young boy in Iran. The works of Rumi and other Persian poets have been his spiritual companions for decades. He has studied and lived in India, Japan, and the USA. His books include Rumi: The Art of Loving, Rumi Essays: On the Life, Poetry, and Vision of the Greatest Persian Sufi Poet, The Words of Rumi, and Through Love Pain is Healed.

https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/spring-with-rumi-2026-april

As the premier hand lettering conference in the nation, LetterWest is hosted by top lettering artists from Utah and around the world. Featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, a community art project, and hands-on educational workshops. The conference will be held April 10-11, 2026, across several locally-owned venues in the Midvale Main Arts & Culture District. LetterWest unites a unique creative community, including calligraphers, muralists, tattoo artists, graphic designers, and lettering enthusiasts of all levels. This year’s line-up includes lettering icons: Jessica Hische, Noel Weber, Huyen Dinh, Jessie Nucifora, Austin Namba and Letter Queen. General Admission tickets $350.

Limited tickets available! Purchase Here: 

Select tickets – The Fifth Annual Craft Lake City LetterWest – Midvale Main Arts and Culture District

Join your local writing community for the Pre-Quill Conference, a one-day writing conference with presentations on writing and story craft, editing, publishing, and marketing. It’s an excellent opportunity to learn from local writing and publishing professionals within our community. Admission is $40 for both in-person and online access to classes. The Pre-Quill Conference is hosted every spring by the League of Utah Writers, a 501c3 nonprofit founded in 1935. The League of Utah Writers empowers the writing and publishing goals of members through community interaction and dynamic educational opportunities, from novice to professional levels.

Registration and more info: The Pre-Quill Conference | LUW

Join us the first Tuesday of every month this fall for a mystical series of evenings celebrating Sufi Poetry. The Rumi Poetry Club was founded by Rasoul Shams in 2007, on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of Jalâluddin Rumi’s birth. Since then, they have celebrated the poetry, inspiration, and perennial teachings of Rumi and other poets of the heart, nature, and spiritual life from around the world. Rasoul Shams first learned of Rumi's poems in his Persian classes as a young boy in Iran. The works of Rumi and other Persian poets have been his spiritual companions for decades. He has studied and lived in India, Japan, and the USA. His books include Rumi: The Art of Loving, Rumi Essays: On the Life, Poetry, and Vision of the Greatest Persian Sufi Poet, The Words of Rumi, and Through Love Pain is Healed.

https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/spring-with-rumi-2026-may