Explore new work by living poets (published in literary journals within the last 12 months) and write poems of your own that are inspired by these conversations. We’ll also expand our knowledge of contemporary literary journals and learn how to submit work for publication, should you wish to do so.
read moreLearn everything about creating your own cartoon characters and telling their story in your very own comic.
read moreRead and discuss poems written by other people, and 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 least […]
read moreLearn everything about creating your own cartoon characters and telling their story in your very own comic.
read moreExplore the possibilities of the prose poem. Each week, we’ll read and discuss examples of prose poems (historic and contemporary), then use these conversations to inspire us as we write prose poems of our own.
read moreLearn everything about creating your own cartoon characters and telling their story in your very own comic.
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 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 moreTap into the power of your imaginations, observations, and memories, as inspiration for creative writing. Using a special notebook, we’ll write about personal experiences, interesting characters, memorable places, dream worlds and more. Each class will include a combination of short activities and a longer writing session. You’ll leave the class with many pages of writing […]
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 moreWe will read, discuss and draw our way to a deeper understanding of the Civil Rights movement as well as the Black Lives Matter protests happening now. The texts for this course, as well as the activities we will do in and outside of class, will help us broaden our experience and knowledge of systemic […]
read moreExplore ways to use words and pictures to record creative ideas, document your life and express yourself. 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, with the option to use […]
read moreThe Bullet Journal (Bujo) is a notebook organization system and a creative outlet for visual thinkers and creatives. Ryder Carroll, a digital product designer, developed this personal organization method that has gained popularity worldwide. The notebook becomes a space that encourages productivity and creativity. It is a tool that can track development and habits, capture […]
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 moreExplore ways of using words and pictures to record ideas and observations, document your experiences, and discover new avenues for creative expression. In this class, we’ll fill the pages of a composition notebook with drawings, diagrams, data logs, personal writing, collage, and more. We’ll find inspiration by looking at the creative practices of writers and […]
read moreStudents will learn/review the basics of screenwriting for film including proper screenplay format, dramatic structure, and character development. Students will also work towards completing a short screenplay ready for production, or begin/continue working on a feature length screenplay.
read moreInspired by maps used in popular adventure stories and movies, plan a mysterious scavenger hunt for your family members. Create a secret map and messages with invisible ink. Hint: A UV light will reveal all!
read moreLearn the “where” and “how” of finding and assessing various writing opportunities—such as residencies/retreats, conferences, publications and contests—and navigating the application and/or submission process for each. This is not just a class with a bunch of “tips,” rather an active experience for writers who are looking to put themselves out there in new ways but […]
read moreMany writers struggle to write unique and compelling dialogue. In this class we will read dialogue excerpts, as well as essays on theory, and will practice various dialogue techniques. At the end of the course writers should have a chapter-length body of writing or several smaller excerpts of workshopped dialogue.
read moreEnd the summer strong by generating fresh work for the fall! Through intensive freewriting and class discussion, we will delve deeper and complicate our initial ideas. This class is for first-time writers, writers in the muddled middle of a longer project, and writers feeling directionless after time away from the page. Like going to the […]
read moreExplore ways to use words and pictures to record creative ideas, document your life and express yourself. 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, with the option to use […]
read moreLearn the ins and outs of freelance writing from a local journalist, who can teach you the art of brainstorming and pitching stories, the etiquette behind communicating with editors, negotiating and selling your writing and the rewarding editing and publishing process.
read moreBreak out of creative blocks using various mindfulness, meditation and free-writing techniques. Carve out space for yourself in a rapidly changing world to process thoughts, emotions and experiences.
read moreExplore the process of designing materials for a social media campaign to promote either yourself, your business or any other service/event you’d like to present to the public. The materials for the campaign can come from a variety of sources and can be formatted for each social media channel. Learn how to reach a targeted […]
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 […]
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