Join us for online workshops

we will guide you through the process of documenting

your & your family’s most treasured stories, photos, and lives.

Where Story Meets Soul:

Classes to Inspire Reflection and Legacy

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  • A Guided Workshop on Organizing and Preserving Your Family History.

    This immersive online course is designed to help you organize, preserve, and share your family’s story in a meaningful way. Whether you have scattered notes, old photos, or generations of ancestry research, this step-by-step guide will help you transform them into a beautifully curated family archive.

    What You Will Learn:

    Gather & Organize: Sort through documents, photos, and heirlooms with ease.
    Preserve & Protect: Learn best practices for storing physical and digital records.
    Craft Your Narrative: Turn names and dates into compelling stories.
    Build a Family Memory Capsule: Create a lasting collection for future generations.
    Share Your Heritage: Design a keepsake journal, scrapbook, or digital family tree.

    With guided lessons, downloadable templates, and expert tips, this course will help you weave your family's legacy into a cherished, organized, and enduring treasure. Because every story deserves to be remembered.

    COMING THIS SUMMER…

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  • This transformative online course helps you craft a heartfelt letter to your future self, guiding you through the process of reflecting on your current life, your dreams, and the journey ahead. It’s an opportunity to pause, connect with your inner self, and set intentions for the future—all while capturing your thoughts, hopes, and aspirations in a meaningful and lasting way.

    What You Will Learn:

    Reflection & Self-Awareness: Discover how to look inward and assess where you are in life.
    Clarity & Intentions: Define your goals, values, and the person you want to become.
    Emotional Expression: Learn how to express your thoughts and feelings authentically and deeply.
    Time Capsule Writing: Craft a letter that reflects your present, honors your past, and speaks to your future.
    Create a Legacy: Understand the power of writing to create a lasting, personal keepsake for the years to come.

    Through guided prompts, writing exercises, and insightful lessons, this course helps you create a letter that’s not just a message—it’s a personal legacy. Your future self deserves to hear from you today.

    COMING THIS SUMMER…

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  • Unearth the stories hidden in your roots and bring your ancestry to life with Root & Remember, a gentle yet powerful course that guides you through creating a meaningful family tree. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to deepen your existing knowledge, this class helps you go beyond names and dates to discover the lives, relationships, and legacies that shaped your lineage.

    Through guided prompts, research tips, and reflective exercises, you’ll learn how to trace your heritage, organize your findings, and connect the branches of your family with intention and heart. Along the way, you’ll be invited to reflect on how your ancestors’ stories influence your own—and how the story you’re living today will echo for generations to come.

    You’ll walk away with:

    • A personalized and visual family tree

    • Tools and resources to continue your genealogical research

    • Reflection prompts to connect your past with your present

    • A deeper sense of belonging, continuity, and self-understanding

    COMING THIS SUMMER…

Meet your Instructors

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Kelly Kraus

Founder / CEO Woven Word

Kelly Kraus is an inspiring entrepreneur, dedicated yogi, loving mother, supportive partner, and a passionate writer based in the beautiful state of Oregon. After spending most of her life in San Diego, successfully running several businesses, she fell in love with the charm of the Pacific Northwest when she relocated there in 2022. Kelly enjoys a quiet and peaceful life in Portland with her partner. When you don't find her in Portland, living in her 'cave on the mountain,' you can find her visiting family all over the world.

She fervently champions self-exploration and emotional intelligence. For decades, one of her favorite pastimes has been diving deep into her family's ancestry and heritage. In her heartfelt book The Fabric of Me, she guides readers through a journey of personal growth, aiming to uplift and empower others through her writing. You can learn more about her work at www.wovenwords.net.

FAQs

  • Learn at your own pace with our easy-to-follow online videos—thoughtful, inspiring lessons you can pause, replay, and revisit anytime. Wherever you are, we’re here to help you explore your story, one meaningful step at a time.

  • Once you enroll, the class is yours for life. There’s no expiration date, no deadlines, and no pressure—just lifetime access to every video, resource, and lesson. Come back whenever you need a refresher, a spark of inspiration, or simply a quiet moment to reconnect with your story.

  • Just one simple payment unlocks it all—no subscriptions, no recurring charges, no surprises. With a single purchase, you’ll get unlimited, lifetime access to the full course. Learn at your own pace, revisit whenever you like, and enjoy the freedom to return to the lessons again and again, whenever inspiration calls.

  • After you enroll, you’ll receive an email receipt with all your login details. You’ll create your own account, giving you secure access to the course anytime through our website—whether you’re on your computer, laptop, or phone. It’s simple, seamless, and designed to meet you wherever you are.