2025-2026 Workshops
Dark forests, haunted houses, mysterious figures, and strange dreams...
Gothic poetry explores the eerie and the beautiful at the same time. Join us as we read short poems from classic and modern Gothic poets and learn how writers create mood, suspense, and vivid imagery. Through creative prompts and guided exercises, students will experiment with atmosphere, symbolism, and dramatic language. By the end of the class, we will have a collaborative collection of haunting, imaginative poems to publish.
This workshop meets for eight 90-minute classes.
Class times:
Wednesdays, September 2-October 21, 2026
4:30-6:00pm
Fridays, September 4-October 22, 2026
2:00-3:30
2025-2026 Workshops
Have you ever heard of a tragicomedy? How about docufiction, or dark fantasy, or Weird West? All of these are mixes of the main genres of fiction that lend a new and fresh take on the common forms. In this workshop, students will learn about the characteristics of different genres and decide how to select and combine elements to make new types of stories. We'll also practice different ways to brainstorm unusual ideas, warp conventions, and manipulate text to add an inventive spin to your stories.
This workshop meets for six 90-minute classes.
Class times:
Wednesdays, November 4-December 16, 2026
4:30-6:00pm
Fridays, November 6-December 18, 2026
2:00-3:30
No class November 25, 26, 27
2025-2026 Workshops
Dark fantasy blends magic, mystery, and danger to create worlds that are both beautiful and unsettling. In our class, we will explore stories filled with cursed forests, ancient powers, strange creatures, and heroes who must face the unknown. We’ll look at examples from the genre and learn techniques for building eerie settings, complex characters, and suspenseful plots. Through creative prompts and guided writing time, students will begin crafting their own dark fantasy tales.
This workshop meets for eight 90-minute classes.
Class times:
Wednesdays, January 6-February 24, 2027
4:30-6:00pm
Fridays, January 8-February 26, 2027
2:00-3:30
2025-2026 Workshops
What are the life experiences that have shaped you? Who are the people who have taught you? What do you really and truly think and feel? This workshop is all about exploration and introspection - dig into your past, define your present, and record your hopes for the future. In this short class, we will experiment with different ways of recording life experiences and personal truths, including stories, poetry, letters, personal essays, and more.
This workshop meets for three 90-minute classes.
Class times:
Wednesdays, March 10-24, 2027
4:30-6:00pm
Fridays, March 12-26, 2027
2:00-3:30
2025-2026 Workshops
Explore the magic of romance writing! In this engaging, creative, NO CRINGE class for tween/teen writers, we'll create memorable characters, craft believable relationships, and build stories full of emotion, tension, and heart. From contemporary to fantasy, we will experiment with different subgenres while learning how to make every moment between characters feel real and compelling. Get ready to spark your imagination, dive into the drama of love, and make your readers swoon!
This workshop meets for eight 90-minute classes.
Class times:
Wednesdays, April 7-May 26, 2027
4:30-6:00pm
Fridays, April 9-May 28, 2027
2:00-3:30