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Upcoming programs & Events

Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle

Friday, April 26, 4:00-5:30 pm PST

Held virtually on Zoom

Free

Facilitated by Mei Bose

Resonate is a creative writing workshop specifically for folks identifying as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Join us as we write, share, and give each other strengths-based feedback. (Sharing is always optional!) Learn more here.

Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle

Friday, May 10, 4:00-5:30 pm PST

Held virtually on Zoom

Free

Facilitated by Juliana Posada

Resonate is a creative writing workshop specifically for folks identifying as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Join us as we write, share, and give each other strengths-based feedback. (Sharing is always optional!) Learn more here.

Queer Affinity Workshop

Friday, May 10, 5:30-7:00 pm PST

Held in-person at Sonny’s House (2504 NE Sandy Blvd)

$10-$25 Sliding scale

Facilitated by Ari Lombardi

Unlock your creativity and get some writing done in a queer affinity space! Led by a Write Around Portland volunteer facilitator, this creative writing workshop includes writing, sharing, and offering each other strengths-based feedback. Sharing is optional! Open to all LGBTQIA+ participants. Hosted by Honeyed Words at Sonny’s House.

Please note: masks required for everyone’s safety.

Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle

Sunday, May 12, 1:00-3:00 pm PST

Held in-person at Alder Commons (4212 NE Prescott St)

Free

Facilitated by Mei Bose

Resonate is a creative writing workshop specifically for folks identifying as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Join us as we write, share, and give each other strengths-based feedback. (Sharing is always optional!) Learn more here.

Spring Reading & Book Release

Thursday, May 16, 6:00 pm Doors | 6:30 PM Program

First United Methodist Church (1838 SW Jefferson St.)

Free

The Spring Reading & Book Release is a celebration of our latest published anthology and the writers featured within it. Join us! Learn more here

Facilitator Info Session

Monday, May 20, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Hosted Virtually on Zoom

Free

Are you interested in volunteering with us as a workshop facilitator? Join us for a virtual info session to learn more!

Freewrite: Short Shorts – Writing Flash Fiction

Thursday, May 23, 6:00-7:30 pm PST

Held virtually on Zoom

$25

Facilitated by Elisabeth Geier

Join us for a 90-minute creative writing workshop focusing on writing short, complete pieces, sometimes called “flash fiction” or “micro essays.” We’ll use generative prompts to spark the imagination and a revision exercise to refine what you create. By the end of the session, you’ll have at least one fresh, complete, short-short piece. Learn more here.

Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle

Friday, May 24, 4:00-5:30 pm PST

Held virtually on Zoom

Free

Facilitated by Briseida Pagador

Resonate is a creative writing workshop specifically for folks identifying as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Join us as we write, share, and give each other strengths-based feedback. (Sharing is always optional!) Learn more here.

Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle

Sunday, June 9, 1:00-3:00 pm PST

Held in-person at Alder Commons (4212 NE Prescott St)

Free

Facilitated by Tyler McCray

Resonate is a creative writing workshop specifically for folks identifying as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Join us as we write, share, and give each other strengths-based feedback. (Sharing is always optional!) Learn more here.

Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle

Friday, June 14, 4:00-5:30 pm PST

Held virtually on Zoom

Free

Facilitated by Juliana Posada

Resonate is a creative writing workshop specifically for folks identifying as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Join us as we write, share, and give each other strengths-based feedback. (Sharing is always optional!) Learn more here.

Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle

Friday, June 28, 4:00-5:30 pm PST

Held virtually on Zoom

Free

Facilitated by Tyler McCray

Resonate is a creative writing workshop specifically for folks identifying as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Join us as we write, share, and give each other strengths-based feedback. (Sharing is always optional!) Learn more here.

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