Upcoming Events & Workshops
See below for all of the info about:
- Move over Wordigo - XY&Z is October 3rd
- Third Thursday (& some Sundays) workshops at HOTLIPS Pizza
- Summer and fall workshops
- Fall Prompt workshop at Powell's - starts in October
- Volunteer Workshop Facilitator Trainings
Move over Wordigo. XY&Z is here.
Everyone has been asking, and here it is! Our fall event of word games, food, drink, music and connection through writing has a new name: XY&Z. Saturday, October 3rd at Design Within Reach. Mark your calendar, and check back soon for more details.
Third Thursday and Sunday Writing Workshops at HOTLIPS Pizza
Join Write Around Portland and HOTLIPS Pizza to experience the transformative power of writing in community. These workshops are perfect for the new and seasoned writer. Start your day with breakfast pastries provided by Grand Central Baking Company, coffee, tea and the written word. Attend one, attend them all.
Thursday Workshops:
July 16, August 20
Time: 9am - 11am
Sunday Workshops:
July 26
Time: 10am - Noon
Location: HOTLIPS Pizza, 2211 SE Hawthorne Blvd. [MAP] on the TriMet #14 bus line.
Fee: $10-$30 sliding scale, per workshop. These workshops are a fundraiser for Write Around Portland.
Registration: Pre-registration requested.
Email hotlipspizza@writearound.org with your name, phone number and date(s) of workshop(s) you would like to attend.
Summer and Fall Writing Workshops
Click here for a list of free 8-week summer writing workshops for at-risk youth, adults with developmental disabilities, Housing Authority of Portland residents and others. Fall workshops start in September. These workshops are free, and writing journals, pens, snacks, and all materials provided. Ask about childcare and bus tickets when you call.
Pre-registration by phone or in person at our office is required (cannot be done by email), and workshops fill up quickly. For more information and to register, call Dawn Thompson at 503.796.9224.
We're also holding monthly workshops at HOTLIPS Pizza (see above) and our popular Prompt workshop at Powell's books.
Community Writing Workshop at Powell's City of Books Starts October - Register Now
Write Around Portland is offering a special workshop designed for writers and aspiring writers in the greater Portland area who want to participate in a Write Around workshop and support the communities we traditionally serve.
Prompt is your chance to write in community with others following the Write Around model while also providing support to writers who might not otherwise have access to writing and community.
Pre-registration is required and is limited to 12 adults per workshop. Spaces are filling quickly! IMPORTANT NOTE: Call us to confirm there is space before registering online (503.796.9224).
Fall Session: Eight Mondays, 6:15 - 8:45pm
October 19th - December 7th
Click here for more information, including cost and registration.
Volunteer Workshop Facilitator Trainings
Write Around Portland's workshops are facilitated by trained, dedicated volunteers. If you are interested in applying to participate in our volunteer facilitator training, click here for more information and to download a facilitator application form. The deadline to apply for late spring training has passed. The deadline to apply for the January 2010 training will be in November. Check back here for details.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants are strongly encouraged to volunteer with us in another capacity prior to submitting an application. Call us for details, 503.796.9224.
917 SW Oak St. #406, Portland, OR 97205 503.796.9224 info@writearound.org
"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
