Our fall 2026 series and one-day workshops are here! Click on a title to register.

Our after-school workshops and weekend intensives give young visionaries the chance to connect, get creative, build their writing collections, and ask for feedback on their work. We offer both in-person and virtual options, as well as financial assistance, to ensure that all writers can participate.

Workshops are organized by age group (9-12 and 13-17).

AGES 9-12

One of our most-beloved classes, the Sampler class is designed to introduce students to all kinds of genre writing. From poetry, to fiction, to creative nonfiction and more, we will explore the tenants of each genre and try our hand at writing, too! Part reading and discussion, part writing, and part sharing, this class covers lots of information in a fun, exciting way for students.

Use nature as your muse and write about it! This class will explore multiple genres, all using nature as their subject. Students will have time to write their own work and gain a deeper appreciation for the natural world around us. We will read, write, and share our work in each class. Sharing is optional.

Learn about why poets continue to use the Fall season as symbol, metaphor, motif, and inspiration for poetry. We’ll read some Fall poems by famous poets, discuss how they use the season in their work and discover what Autumn means to you! Students will begin drafting a poem, and then incorporating that poem into a collage of pressed Autumn leaves. Take home a handwritten poem and physical memento of fall before the season finally gives way to winter.

AGES 13-17

Characters. Visions. Turning points. Fiction writing is not just putting together a string of words that convey a basic message; it's exploring the corners of your brain, having imaginary conversations, creating a world down to its last detail. This session’s challenge will be plumbing the depths of our imaginations to create a cohesive story - but don’t worry, we’ll stop to refuel with lots of fun creativity-building exercises along the way.

Poetry 101 is a fun and approachable 4-week class designed to introduce teens to the world of poetry. Each week, students will explore a different poetic form or theme—like haiku, free verse, spoken word, and metaphor—through reading, discussion, and writing. No prior experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to play with words. By the end of the course, students will have a small portfolio of original poems and a deeper appreciation for the power of poetic expression.

Learn about how poets have written about the winter season and all the joy, love, and wonder it can bring. Then begin writing your own winter poem and pick out its most evocative word or phrase to embroidery onto a felt ornament! Students will leave class with their own hand stitched felt ornament and a deeper look at how poets use winter to inspire.