Join us on Monday, February 16th at 12 PM Eastern Time for a special creative and meditative session with Kevin Basl & Alexis Laryea.
Creative Sanctuary offers a welcoming space for art, writing, meditation, and meaningful connection. Whether you’re an artist, writer, or simply seeking a moment of calm, this workshop is for you. Held by Mission Belonging facilitators— Kevin Basl and Alexis Laryea— and community members, this event invites you to bring a project you’re working on or something that inspires you to share with the group. Together, we’ll explore our creative sides, find tranquility, and build connections in a supportive environment, away from the noise. All are welcome.
Kevin Basl
Kevin Basl is a writer and musician living near Ithaca, New York. He was a mobile radar operator in the U.S. Army. Over the past decade, he has taught many writing and art-marking workshops for service members, veterans, and their communities.
He’s author of Midnight Cargo: Stories and Poems (Illuminated Press), and he’s co-author of a chapbook of poems: Corn, Coal & Yellow Ribbons (Out of Step Press).
Alexis Laryea
Alexis Laryea is a part-time doodler and writer who loves turning discarded objects into new creations. After 16 years in the Army Reserve as an Admin specialist, she was medically retired following her Afghanistan tour and later earned her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Now a Licensed Resident in Counseling and Nationally Certified Counselor, she supports individuals and families facing mental health challenges and hopes to inspire others to embrace creativity and authenticity.
