Anthologies

How many ways can we tell a story about ourselves? Through mixed media, drawing, creative writing activities, and collaging, each week we'll explore a new approach to making self-portraits that get to the heart of who we are. We will take inspiration from artists including Frida Kahlo, Faith Ringgold, and Andy Warhol as we dive into rediscovering what makes us unique—our quirks, feelings, interests, dreams, and everything in between. At the end, each of our self-portraits will showcase who we are in a new light. 

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to have paws? To leap like a frog or soar like a falcon? Through poetry and short fiction, come dive into the world of animals.We’re going to write from the perspective of your favorite animals and imagine answers to captivating questions: What does my cat dream about? What do two dogs chat about? How does Moo Deng feel about becoming famous? We’ll also learn about some quirky, interesting, and even inspiring real-life animal stories, from a friendly cat who became a town’s mayor, to the squirrel leaving behind thank-you treats for humans. Join us this winter and let’s bring the animal kingdom to life with your words

Why should fiction writers have all the fun of building new (or old) realities? In this class, we will use found poetry, black out poems, acrostic poems, character development, respons poems, and more. We will analyze and critique the world we live in and its rules, and then work to construct our own - how we want things to be.