Summer 2009 Workshops

Workshops will start the the week of June 7th and run for 8 weeks, 2 hours per week. These free workshops are open to the populations described below. Writing journals, pens, snacks and all materials are provided. Ask about transportation 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.
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

Portland OIC Rosemary Anderson High School - at risk youth

Housing Authority of Portland (HAP) Sellwood Center - open to HAP tenants and other adults living on a low income and/or with a disability. Priority given to HAP tenants.

Housing Authority of Portland (HAP) Ruth Haefner Plaza - open to HAP tenants and other adults living on a low income and/or with a disability. Priority given to HAP tenants.

HIV Day Center - open to adults living with HIV/AIDS

Self-Determination Resources Inc -open to adults with developmental disabilities

Independent Living Resources - open to adults living with traumatic brain injuries

Sequoia Community Mental Health - open to adults living with mental illness

Write Around Portland "open" group - open to adults living on a low income and/or with a disability

Quest Center for Integrative Health - open to women survivors of breast cancer

Timber Lake Job Corps - students earning their GEDs

We also have workshops for adults who have participated in 2 or more Write Around Portland workshops:

Write On: Returning Writers

Seasoned Writers - participant-facilitated group for those who have completed Write On


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TAKE A Writing Workshop SIGN UP for Write Around Portland News WRITING RESOURCES	Back to Events Page Summer 2009 Workshops Workshops will start the the week of June 7th and run for 8 weeks, 2 hours per week. These free workshops are open to the populations described below. Writing journals, pens, snacks and all materials are provided. Ask about transportation 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. 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 Portland OIC Rosemary Anderson High School - at risk youth Housing Authority of Portland (HAP) Sellwood Center - open to HAP tenants and other adults living on a low income and/or with a disability. Priority given to HAP tenants. Housing Authority of Portland (HAP) Ruth Haefner Plaza - open to HAP tenants and other adults living on a low income and/or with a disability. Priority given to HAP tenants. HIV Day Center - open to adults living with HIV/AIDS Self-Determination Resources Inc -open to adults with developmental disabilities Independent Living Resources - open to adults living with traumatic brain injuries Sequoia Community Mental Health - open to adults living with mental illness Write Around Portland "open" group - open to adults living on a low income and/or with a disability Quest Center for Integrative Health - open to women survivors of breast cancer Timber Lake Job Corps - students earning their GEDs We also have workshops for adults who have participated in 2 or more Write Around Portland workshops: Write On: Returning Writers 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 Sponsor a writer for a ten-week workshop.
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