1. After you have read this, if you wish to participate complete this form that adds you to our database for the project: https://forms.gle/GR6RnfiVvmodSDFm8 . If you have any questions, email us for the project at: FlatJaneAusten@gmail.com. 2. Let’s say Anne Elliot signs up first and gives us her address. Flat Austen travels to Anne’s home via the mail (hopefully not too bumpy or hot like a ride in a mail coach). 3. Anne and Flat Austen visit Anne’s house, yard, favorite places, famous places in Anne’s city, and Anne takes photos of Flat Austen there (and herself, if she wishes!). Maybe they have tea or make cookies or read a book or go on a boat! The sky is the limit (although please nothing which would scandalize someone like Mrs. Weston or Jane Bennet Bingley)! 4. Anne emails the photos to us at the email above so we can share them on social media & in a Google Photos album for everyone to see, and shares them on social media herself, if she wishes, using the hashtag #FlatJaneAusten. We give her the address of the next participant. 5. Anne writes a little note about where Flat Austen has visited on the sheet provided, puts it and Flat Austen in an envelope, (and maybe a little letter to the next recipient) and mails them to the next person on the list. 6. The next person receives Flat Austen in the mail and repeats the process! Each “visit” to someone’s house should last about a week at most (unless there are special circumstances—email us!). 7. We all wait to find out what lovely things Flat Austen has done with our wonderful friends and how far she has traveled! This can go on as long as people are interested.
If this sounds like fun to you, then fantastic! We are able to send FJA to the United States, Canada, and internationally. Mail might be slow getting outside the U.S. Please sign up by completing this form: https://forms.gle/GR6RnfiVvmodSDFm8. This project requires you share a mailing address with us, give us permission to share it with someone else who will then send Flat Austen to you, and be willing to provide your own regular envelope and stamp to send her on to another person. We promise to keep your information confidential and only give it to the next person on the list. It will not be used for any nefarious purposes (We are NOT Willoughby, after all.)
If you wish to write a reply to the person who sent Flat Austen to you, then that’s absolutely lovely and completely in the spirit of this project and Jane Austen’s life! We hope this project can be a way to connect our region members until we can meet again in person.
Questions? If you want to create Flat Austen project for your group, email us at FlatJaneAusten@gmail.com!
Lynne Marcus of Modesto, CA created this video about her adventures with FJA and allowed us to post it. Thanks Lynne!
Cindy B. Liberty Lake, WA: Tea with FJAMichele L. Pullman, WA: Barley fields!Rose T. Las Cruces, NM Freja the MuleMelody F. Spokane, WA Building a rock stackCindy B. Liberty Lake, WA: Alliums in the gardenKristina C. Nashua, NH Starting the best reading young…Rachel J. Post Falls, ID: Outdoor tea timeMelody F. Spokane, WA Riding the Skyride over the Spokane RiverJane P. Spokane, WA: Lakeside relaxingKristina C. Nashua, NH Fancy tea with JaneCynthia S. Spokane Valley, WA: Arlo, a very cute dogJane P. Spokane, WA: Huckleberry pickingRose T. Las Cruces, NM Road trip to the Rabbit EarsKristin K. Mead, WA: Pacific Sunset on Oregon CoastHeather M. Clifton Park, NY: Nature WalkA Lady in KY: the Clark Mansion 1815 (Jane’s Time)Cynthia S. Spokane Valley, WA: Mirabeau Point WaterfallRachel J. Post Falls, ID: PIE! (Maple Pumpkin-YUM!)Amy S. Powell, OH: School Bulletin BoardKirk C. Boston, MA: Beacon Hill with truly Flat Jane AustenMary M. Milton Freewater, OR: With the ChickensKristin K. Mead, WA: Oregon Beach JASNA TributeMary M. Milton Freewater, OR: In the GardenAnne H. Spokane, WA: Mending her ReticuleHeather M. Clifton Park, NY: Library!A Lady in KY: Turkeys and Chickens!Lynne M.. Modesto, CA FJA with Carved Bear Amy S. Powell, OH: Social Distancing at SchoolAnne H. Spokane, WA: Along the RiverCarolyne A. Quebec, Canada: Poutine LunchLynne M . of Modesto, CA and FJA Crash the EMMA setSara T. Pullman, WA: Vintage Shopping FindsAlyssa O. East Greenwich, RI: Historical Clothing from Jane’s EraJane Austen House Museum, Chawton, England: Holiday WreathCarolyne A., Quebec, Canada: Poste Canada Tiffany O., Easthampton, MA: The Hotel NorthamptonJenny R. Bowie, TX: Southwest Airlines HeadquartersKate H., North Wales, PA: Library Discovery! Sara T. Pullman, WA Firepit with Mask Ellery A. Chapel Hill, NC: TeacupsDebra P., Bayview, ID: Jane Austen Doll House Debra P., Bayview, ID: FJA in Winter GearJane Austen Centre, Bath , UK: With Mr. Darcy Alyssa O. East Greenwich, RI: Rhody the RamKate H. North Wales, PA: Working the Reference DeskJenny R. Bowie, TX: Shopping for All Things BritishNicole C. Ginshiem, Germany: Local HousesRosemary S. Moscow, ID: Local Historic ChurchEllery A. Chapel Hill, NC: FJA with Dr. WatsonEmma J. Santa Barbara, CA: BEACH! Jane Austen Centre, Bath , UK: With Mr. Darcy Beth A. Millsap, TX: The Dallas Galleria Ice SkatersMelinda H. Shalimar, FL: Little Free LibraryKirk C. Boston, MA: Jane Bennet MugTiffany O., Easthampton MA: Watching Election ResultsJane Austen Runs My Life: Muslins! Beth A. Millsap, TX: Tacqueria Nicole C. Ginshiem, Germany: The RiverRosemary, S. Moscow, ID: Christmas Presents Jane Austen Runs My Life: Pizza Melinda H. Shalimar, FL: Fighter JetDeanna H., Seattle, WA: Fishermen’s TerminalJane Austen House Museum! Chawton, England (she’s in the wreath)Toya S., Brooklyn Center, MN: Bingley’s Teas!Kirk C. trip to Alexandria, VA: Carlyle House Historic ParkJennifer C. Surrey, B.C.: Vancouver WaterfrontDeanna H, Seattle, WA: Stocking up on Jane’s favorite teaBecky S. Penn Valley, CA: In the RosemaryTina W., Kent, WA: Memorial Day with JaneJennifer C. Surrey, B.C.: Celebrating CanadaJo B. San Francisco, CA: Coit TowerBecky S. Penn Valley, CA: Tea and BiscuitsTina W. Kent, WA: Beautiful AzaleasToya S., Brooklyn Center, MN: Memorial for Dante WrightOlivia S. Brantford, Ontario: Mohawk Chapel, oldest church in OntarioJo B. San Francisco, CA: Palace of Fine ArtsLizbeth W. Eagle, WI: Living in the Kettle MoraineKelly S. Camano Island, WA: Sailing on Skagit BayOlivia S. Brantford, Ontario: Alexander Graham Bell HomesteadDonna F. Broken Arrow, OK: Gardens for Philbrook Museum of ArtKelly S. Camano Island, WA: This is not Mr. Darcy!Lizbeth W. Eagle, WI: Eagle Band GazeboCristina H. Redmond, WA: Returning Jane Austen Books to the LibraryCristina H, Redmond, WA: Translating Jane Austen VariationsAmanda F. Wethersfield, CT: Community Art ProjectAgnes G. Seattle, WA: Rachel the Pig at Pike Place MarketKirk C. visits St. Francisville, LA: A View from the Porch of RosedownAmanda F. Wethersfield, CT: A Music RecitalAgnes G. Seattle, WA: The Space NeedleKirk C visits Alexandria, VA: Jane Loves King StreetKaren P. Foster City, CA: Fresh Fruit and Veggies!Ashley S. St. Cathernines, Ontario: Lake OntarioKirk C. visits St. Francisville, LA: Jane Wonders How the Quilt Was MadeNaomi S. Kelowna, B.C.: Extra Fancy Tea for Jane!Kirk C. visits Natchez, MS: The Wide Mississippi River Naomi S. Kelowna, B.C.: Watching the OlympicsPenny I. Bath, UK: Georgian-style private gardenKirk C. visits Natchez, MS: USS Mississippi Ship BellMichele L. Pullman, WA: WSU campus, Bookin’ statueChuck P. Spokane, WA: The haunted forest at Mt. SpokaneAshley S. St. Catherines, Ontario: Horseshoe FallsDonna F. Broken Arrow, OK: Philbrook Museum of ArtPenny I. Bath, UK: The Royal CrescentRose K. Scituate, MA: MA LighthouseLorraine M. New Westminister, B.C.: Nanaimo HarborRose K. Scituate, MA: Tea and Reading for a Rainy DayNancy M. Vancouver, B.C. : FJA is Fascinated by The CrownLorraine M. New Westminister, B.C.: Nanaimo HarborMichele L. Pullman, WA: WSU Library MASC First Edition of Emma!Chuck P. Spokane, WA: The top of Mt. Spokane looking to IdahoNancy M. Vancouver, B.C.: FJA goes to a ballKirk C. goes to Harpers Ferry, WV: The Appalachian TrailMelanie M. Coeur d’Alene, ID: Brithday Cake!Rose T. goes the the JASNA AGM, Chicago: Making a BonnetChristina B., Custer, WA: Larrabee hikeKarin N, The Netherlands: in AmsterdamRose T. goes to Chicago: Deep Dish Pizza!Deanna H. Navarre, FL: A FL beach in stormy weatherMelanie D, Coeur d’Alene, ID: Halloween in SeattleRose T. goes to AZ: The Grand Canyon at Sunset!Deana H., Delaware, OH: Pyramid Sculpture GardenMeghan T, Wells, ME: Maine LighthouseDeana H, Delaware, OH: Homecoming!Christina B., Custer, WA: Larrabee Park Rose T. in AZ: A Mule Ride down the Grand CanyonJen D., Paducah, KY: National Quilt MuseumKirk C. goes to RI: The RI State HouseDeanna H, Navarre, FL: SeashellsMeghan T. goes to Iceland: Black sand beachKirk C. goes to Washington, DC: The Capitol BuildingMeghan T. goes to Iceland: Puffins!Jen D., Paducah, KY: The Ohio RiverLisa A. Atlanta, GA: Atlanta Braves StadiumMihaela H. Gif sur Yvette, France: ChateauMihaela H. Gif sur Yvette, France: The Eiffel TowerLisa A. Atlanta, GA: Helen GA Bavarian VillageAnne S. Morgantown, WV: Pearl Harbor CeremonyAnne S. Morgantown, WV: Skating in Pittsburgh, PA