LITERARY ARTS—YOUTH & ADULT

Write Your Own Adventure

Age 9–12

Is your mind alive with stories of great adventures? Dragons? Cats who talk? Monsters? Triumph over bullying? Aliens? Join us every week to 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. The possibilities of your story are as limitless as you are. Find out where words can take you!

Th 5:00–6:15pm 4/6–6/8

$155 [10 Classes]

Poetry Writing

Age 16 & up

1150332 Meg Currell

Writing About Grief

Age 18 & up

Writing can be used as a powerful tool to transform grief and loss. 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 honor our departed and focus on nurturing our personal voice. All are welcome, no writing experience necessary.

W 1:00–3:00pm 4/5–6/7

$220 [10 Classes] 1149956 Sherri Levine

Writing Short Stories

Age 13 & up

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 5/29

M 10:00am–12:30pm 4/3–6/5*

$265 [9 Classes]

Memoir Writing

Age 16 & up

1150055 Christopher Luna

Document your memories for your family and/or 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 5/29

M 1:00–3:30pm 4/3–6/5

$265 [9 Classes]

1150054 Christopher Luna

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!

Tu 1:00–3:00pm 4/4–6/6

$220 [10 Classes]

1149955 Sherri Levine

Do you have scraps of paper everywhere with notes about stories you plan to write someday? Looking for a consistent reason to put pen to paper? Join us as we explore character, dialogue, and plot in short story form. Develop your singular voice in community with other writers.

Th 6:30–8:00pm 4/6–6/8

$155 [10 Classes] 1150333 Meg Currell

Literary Arts Workshop—Poetry Revision

Age 13 & up

Do you have poems stuffed away in a desk drawer or notebook that you want to learn how to revise and improve? In this workshop, writers will explore techniques for revising and workshopping their own poetry. Through readings and in-class discussions, students will discuss their works and receive instruction on the revision process in a friendly and supportive environment that is welcoming of all voices. This class is for all levels. Students should bring two typed drafts to each class.

F 1:00–3:30pm 4/7–4/14

$65 [2 Classes] 1151556 Sherri Levine