Creative Writing 101

“Have you wanted to test the waters of creative writing but don’t know where to begin, or how?" asks instructor Kathy Garlick. “Have you waded into those waters before, but it’s been a while?” In this 5-week class, you will be guided surely and safely into the writing experience... more
January 15 - February 12
5 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA

Writing Through the Canvas: Sparking Creativity with Visual Art

In this half-day class, we’ll play with three different approaches to writing—narrative, lyric, and dramatic—to connect with visual art in fresh and interesting ways... more
March 01
1 Sunday, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 5:00pm

San Francisco, CA

Creative Writing Workshop: The Process Is Everything

This online creative writing workshop will enable class members to deepen reflection on their own work, receive focused feedback from classmates and instructor, and inspire development toward class members’ finest hopes for their writing projects... more

Instructor: Kathy Garlick

January 15 - February 12
5 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA

The Art of Writing About Place

“Every story takes place somewhere,” says instructor Katharine Harer. “Images in poetry and stories often root us in distinct places. When we write about a place, and weave together our memories and observations, we create meaning beyond a road sign or a pin on a google map... more
October 11 - October 25
3 Saturdays, (Pacific Time)

10:30am - 1:00pm

San Francisco, CA

Body Narratives

“Some of our most defining stories are about the things that have happened to our bodies,” says instructor Jennifer Lewis. “Whether adolescence, childbirth, aging or gender transitioning, each of us has experienced transformations that have shaped our character... more
October 26 - November 23
5 Sundays, (Pacific Time)

10:30am - 1:00pm

Creative Writing 101: Awakening the Muse

"Writing begins in curiosity, an impulse toward discovery, a feeling that something wants to be expressed," instructor Jennifer Lewis says. "This class will give you the inspiration and encouragement you need to follow that impulse and to discover the stories that are already within you... more
September 21 - October 19
5 Sundays, (Pacific Time)

10:30am - 1:00pm

Comedy Writing 101

“Comedy is fragile,” says instructor Kate Montgomery. “One extra word can ruin a laugh. But the truth is, just about anyone can be funny, once they know how it’s done... more
December 06 - December 13
2 Saturdays, (Pacific Time)

10:00am - 1:00pm

Turn Your Fragments into Finished Works

If you’ve been writing for a while, especially if you’ve participated in Round Robin classes, you’ve likely amassed bits of stories, essays, and poems, promising pieces that you haven’t developed further or don’t quite know how to expand. In this 6-week class, we’ll build from those starts, fragments, and sketches to create more fully realized works of art... more
November 06 - December 18
6 Thursdays, (Pacific Time)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Short and Sweet: Prose Poems, Flash Fiction and Mini-Memoirs

In this online class we'll look at examples of short pieces from practitioners such as Lydia Davis and Russell Edson, and we’ll explore how to incorporate techniques like free association and juxtaposition into our work. Then we'll write, share, and write some more... more
December 03 - December 17
3 Wednesdays, (Pacific Time)

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Creative Writing Workshop: The Process Is Everything

This online creative writing workshop will enable class members to deepen reflection on their own work, receive focused feedback from classmates and instructor, and inspire development toward class members’ finest hopes for their writing projects... more
October 12 - November 23
6 Weeks

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