Explore the dark self, what Carl Jung called the “shadow” part of our psyche. Sometimes we see it in our dreams, sometimes it appears in dark imaginings. We’ll learn what the shadow can add to our creative writing by experimenting with timed writing, dream journals, guided imagery and Active Imagination.
read moreTravel to locations near and far by exploring poems written by other people, then use these readings as inspiration to write poems of your own.
read moreNow is the perfect time to work on your epic fantasy novel, sci-fi video game, or tabletop roleplaying game, and this course can help you break ground. We will talk about the principles of good worldbuilding, read excerpts from stories that do it well, and write and workshop pieces as a class. You will leave […]
read moreAre you a poet who’s inspired by art? In this course, we’ll learn about the tradition of ekphrasis and how contemporary poets write about all of the things that move us, including the visual arts, film and music. Each week students will be asked to bring a poem in response to a writing prompt and […]
read moreThomas Larson writes that “memoir is most successful when it is not the ‘story of a life,’ but a focused part of that life—a dozen summers spent working on a grandfather’s farm, a long relationship with a dying relative, the first year of law school.” You’ll work on writing prompts and timed writing exercises, and […]
read moreIn this class, you will learn a new art technique each week then will have an opportunity to use it in your journal following a prompt from the instructor or one of your own.
read moreIn this course, we’ll continue to explore the life of John Lewis, with a focus on the second book in his autobiographical trilogy, “March: Book Two.” We will unpack his approach to battling systemic racism and make connections to the current moment and through in-class journaling and writing exercises as we try to unpack our […]
read moreHave a story that needs work but you don’t know where to start? Nothing we write can stand on its own without some phase of revision. In this two-day short fiction intensive, students explore different methods for revision, plus come away with resources and actionable steps for how to address revision in their own work.
read moreWrite a short story in five days! Join me for a lunchtime class organized around generative writing prompts meant to assist you in pushing through the uncertainty of that rough first draft. We’ll meet each day from 12-1 p.m., go over a helpful craft prompt, and write together. As the week progresses, we’ll assess our […]
read moreClarissa Pinkola Estes writes about el duende, “the goblin wind,” that can breathe the creative spark into fire. The goal of this creative writing class is to fan your ideas and inspirations into flame. We’ll use timed writing, dream journals, guided imagery, Active Imagination, and anything else we can think of to get in touch […]
read moreExperiment with or continue developing screenwriting for film through exercises and workshops. Students will work towards completing a short screenplay or TV pilot ready for production or begin/continue working on a feature length screenplay. This class is suitable for writers of any level and can be repeated.
read moreWe’ll read and discuss poems written by other people, then write poems of our own, with special attention to elements of line, image and syntax. Students will learn how close readings of other poems may inspire their own work, and how they might read their own work with fresh eyes. Each meeting will include at […]
read moreRevising a novel is a huge and multifaceted undertaking that often feels overwhelming. What if you had a roadmap tailored to your own process? In this class, we’ll try out various revision strategies, learn to avoid pitfalls, find the trouble spots, and discover how to fine tune them. You’ll have a chance to share selections […]
read moreExplore short story fiction writing by studying narrative craft elements like story, plot, character, scene, structure, archetypal patterns and dialogue. We’ll examine professionally published pieces and your own work. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to begin a story based on a word or an idea. You’ll also understand how to evaluate […]
read moreExplore exciting ways to combine words and pictures as you record creative ideas, document your life, and express your thoughts and feelings. We’ll fill the pages of a composition notebook with images and writing that reflect who you are, what you know, and what you find interesting. This class will include both writing and drawing, […]
read moreCelebrate and observe the natural world through writing. We’ll explore what others have written about nature and write new poems inspired by your experiences. Plan to read poems, create new work and engage in readings and discussions.
read moreRight now it seems like everything is on hold, but in many ways we have more accessibility than ever before. Learn how to create writing community, find and assess writing opportunities, and foster a sense of stability and belonging during this uncertain time. We’ll cover several subjects in two hours, with an exhaustive resource list […]
read moreThis two-hour studio course is designed for anyone interested in the techniques and development of visual journaling. We’ll review the contributions of visual diarists such as Dan Eldon and Frida Kahlo. Each session will begin with a short presentation on a visual diarist, technique or significant artist with follow up time for guidance, feedback and […]
read moreTap into the power of your imagination, observations, and memories to draw inspiration for creative writing. We’ll transform an ordinary composition book into a writer’s notebook and use it to write about personal experiences, interesting characters, memorable places, dream worlds, and more. Each class will include a combination of fun, short activities and a longer […]
read moreTap into the power of your imagination, observations, and memories to draw inspiration for creative writing. We’ll transform an ordinary composition book into a writer’s notebook and use it to write about personal experiences, interesting characters, memorable places, dream worlds, and more. Each class will include a combination of fun, short activities and a longer […]
read moreExplore exciting ways to combine words and pictures as you record creative ideas, document your life, and express your thoughts and feelings. We’ll fill the pages of a composition notebook with images and writing that reflect who you are, what you know, and what you find interesting. This class will include both writing and drawing, […]
read moreFrom bubble letters to 3-D words, we’ll explore lettering basics and have fun drawing and coloring letterforms and phrases.
read moreExplore exciting ways to combine words and pictures as you record creative ideas, document your life, and express your thoughts and feelings. We’ll fill the pages of a composition notebook with images and writing that reflect who you are, what you know, and what you find interesting. This class will include both writing and drawing, […]
read moreRight now it seems like everything is on hold, but in many ways we have more accessibility to others than ever before. Learn how to create writing a community, find and assess writing opportunities, and foster a sense of stability and belonging during this uncertain time. We’ll cover several subjects in three hours, with an […]
read moreHave a story that needs work but you don’t know where to start? Nothing we write can stand on its own without some phase of revision. In this one-day short fiction intensive, you’ll learn different methods for revision and come away with resources and actionable steps for how to address revision in your work.
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