Upcoming Classes
Do you long to write regularly but find it hard to do on your own? Maybe you have a project you dream of completing but never seem to find time? Part class, part accountability group, the Writers’ Inspiration Lab is a place to make progress on your creative goals in a compassionate community.
Why do some poems make your heart skip while others leave you cold? In this class, we’ll explore some of the building blocks of good poetry, including voice, metaphor, imagery, and the line.
You’ve written the wobbly first draft of a poem. Bravo! Perhaps you’ve made some edits and even had feedback from friends, but you can tell something is missing. Maybe you like it even less than before. What now?
How do we write a stirring essay from the raw materials of our own lives, desires, and curiosities? What tools can we use to transform the mundane into the transcendent? In this class, we’ll dive into the rich realm of the personal essay, looking at pieces from other writers, deepening our craft through guided exercises, and drawing fresh inspiration for our own work.
What would you attempt if you knew you couldn’t fail? The word essay derives from the French infinitive essayer—"to try" or "to attempt.” In this fun, generative class, we’ll celebrate the messy beauty of our “attempts” rather than expecting perfection.
It feels wonderful when an idea sweeps us off our feet and words tumble onto the page. But then what? We can tell the piece isn’t done—we might not even know what it is. What do we do next?
You’ve written the wobbly first draft of a poem. Bravo! Perhaps you’ve made some edits and even had feedback from friends, but you can tell something is missing. Maybe you like it even less than before. What now?
What is the role of a writer in this time of climate crisis? How do we use our voices to stand up for fireflies, rivers, rainforests, and all beings whose futures are in peril? How do we grieve what is lost while finding strength and joy in what is possible?