LITERARY ARTS—ADULT

Write Your Own Adventure

Age 9–12

Is your mind alive with stories of great adventures? Dragons?

Cats who talk? Monsters? Explore the limits of your own storytelling imagination. With a group of other young writers, you will play with words, build characters, craft plot, and discover how to draw the reader into a gripping narrative. Find out where words can take you!

*No class 11/23

Th 5:00–6:15pm 10/5–12/7*

$144 [9 Classes]

Poetry Writing

Age 16 & up

1156873 Meg Currell

Intro to Creative Writing

Age 18 & up

All writers are welcome in this craft-focused class. Students will receive instruction across all literary genres: poetry, prose, creative non-fiction, memoir, and more. This is an opportunity to join an active, supportive, and enthusiastic writing community with a shared goal of lifting up all voices. Share in the excitement of getting to express yourself! *No class 11/21

Tu 1:00–3:00pm 10/3–12/5*

$216 [9 Classes]

1156874 Sherri Levine

Writing Through Grief

Age 18 & up

Writing can be used as a powerful tool to process grief. This class offers the opportunity to explore loss through story and connect with other grievers in a kind and supportive group setting. Through guided writing prompts, poetry, letter writing, and journaling, we will carve out time to focus on nurturing our personal voice. All are welcome, no writing experience necessary. *No class 11/22

W 10:00am–12:00pm 10/4–12/6*

Engage in the craft of writing poetry as you give form and focus to expression through words. Suitable for all levels. Explore poetry through weekly prompts and writing exercises. Students will also have the opportunity to read, share, and respond to one another’s works in a group setting that is highly supportive of all writing styles. *No class 11/20

M 10:00am–12:30pm

$282 [9 Classes]

Memoir Writing

Age 16 & up

10/2–12/4*

1156747 Christopher Luna

Document your memories for your friends and family or for future publication. Complete short timed writings as well as weekly take–home assignments. Give and receive feedback in a safe, informal, small-group setting. *No class 11/20

M 1:00–3:30pm

$282 [9 Classes]

Flash Fiction

Age 18 & up

10/2–12/4*

1156751 Christopher Luna

Flash fiction is all about creating short stories and works. Character and plot are still vital, but brevity is key! With a focus on style and structure, this course is for writers of all levels. Students will read and discuss short works and will sharpen their writing skills with prompts and in–class activities. Engage in the art of storytelling! *No class 11/21

Tu 10:00am–12:00pm 10/3–12/5*

$216 [9 Classes]

1156883 Sherri Levine

$216 [9 Classes]

1156876 Sherri Levine

THEATRE—ADULT Improv—Adult

Age 18 & up

A basic tool of performance, improvisation skills help the actor or public speaker think and react effectively in a variety of situations. Capture the mood of play while sharpening creative skills in activities such as games, movement exercises and open scenes. *No class 11/20

M 6:30–8:00pm 10/2–12/4*

$150 [9 Classes] 1157164

Adult Acting Basics

Age 18 & up

Nick Herb

Anyone can benefit from the skills actors use to help build confidence and strengthen communication skills in everyday life. Through theatre games and short scene work, reveal the natural actor inside you, and strengthen skills you can use at work and school, from giving presentations to working with clients. Stimulate the imagination, spark creativity, learn to have fun and relax while thinking on your feet and navigating new situations; this class will energize, challenge, inspire and surprise you! For those who would like to participate, there will be a presentation on the last day of class. *No class 11/21

Tu 6:30–8:00pm 10/3–12/5*

$150 [9 Classes] 1157166

Nick Herb