Spring 2010 Writing Workshops
Workshops will start the the week of February 7th and run for 10 weeks, 2 hours per week. These free workshops are open to the populations described below. Writing journals, pens, light snacks and all materials are provided. Ask about bus tickets and childcare when you register.
Please note:
- Pre-registration is required, and it must be done by phone (NOT by email) - 503.796.9224.
- Workshops fill up quickly, so register early.
- If you are not able to call us during normal business hours, please leave a voicemail message and we will call you back to confirm your registration.
- Priority registration will be given to people who have not previously participated in a Write Around Portland workshop.
- The workshop list below may change. Call us for details, including dates and times.
- See "Events" page of our website for more information about the Prompt workshop at Powell's books and our Third Thursday writing workshops at HOTLIPS pizza
Spring workshops by agency/population:
Independent Living Resources - adults with disabilities
Williams Plaza, Housing Authority of Portland - HAP residents living on a low income or with a disability
Full Life Coffee Shop - adults with developmental disabilities
Portland Women Crisis Line - adult survivors of sexual violence
Harvey Scott SUN School - 6th-8th graders in SUN School program
Coffee Creek Correctional Facility - women incarcerated at the state prison
Multnomah County Inverness Jail - men incarcerated at the count jail
Providence Elderplace Glendoveer - seniors in assisted living
Bradley Angle House - survivors of domestic and sexual violence
New Avenues for Youth - youth who are homeless
Patton Park, REACH CDC - REACH apartment residents and adults living on a low income or with a disability
University of Hope, McLaren Youth Correctional Facility - youth who are incarcerated
Volunteer of America Residential Center - women and men in residential drug & alcohol recovery
Multicultural Center - seniors living on a low income
We also have workshops for adults who are "Returning Writers" in our program:
Write On - open to adults who have participated in 2+ previous Write Around Portland workshops
Seasoned Writers - participant-facilitated group for those who have completed Write On
"Write Around Portland has changed my life in so many ways. I've learned to trust people and write feelings...everyone gave me great encouragement. I was even afraid to ride the Max, and now I ride the Max alone and look forward to every day...I want to write forever."
-Leah R., Write Around Portland Participant
