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Upcoming Workshops & Events

Join a Write Around Portland creative writing class! All the creative writing classes, events, and workshops listed on this page are open to the public unless otherwise noted. Our programs are designed to be supportive, encouraging, and fulfilling for writers at every level.

Whether you’re new to writing or have an extensive background in it, we welcome you and we’re sure you’ll have a great time!


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Freewrite: Short Shorts – Writing Flash Prose

Creative Writing Class

Thursday, June 12, 6:00-7:30 PM PST

Hosted virtually on Zoom

Facilitated by Ruth Leibowitz

$25

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.

Queer Affinity Writing Circle

Creative Writing Class

Friday, July 25, 6:00-8:00 PM PST

Hosted by Sonny’s House of Tattoos & Treasures

Facilitated by Hannah Dierdorff

$25 – $50

Unlock your creativity and get some writing done in a queer affinity space! Led by a Write Around Portland volunteer facilitator, this creative writing circle includes writing, sharing, and offering each other strengths-based feedback. Sharing is optional. Open to all LGBTQIA+ participants. Learn more here.

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Freewrite Virtual Writing Circles – Songs of Autumn

Creative Writing Class

Thursday, September 4, 6:00-7:30 PM PST

Hosted virtually on Zoom

Facilitated by TBD

$25

Inspired by Mary Oliver’s poem of the same title, this creative writing workshop invites you to focus on the autumnal equinox threshold. Enter the new season with prompts to inspire reflection, connection, and creativity. Learn more here.

freewrite: keep your pen moving

Freewrite: In-Person Writing Circle

Creative Writing Class

Sunday, September 7, 1:00 -3:00 PM PST

Hosted by Up Up Books

Facilitated by TBD

$35

Led by a trained Write Around Portland volunteer facilitator, Freewrite consists of writing, sharing, and giving strengths-based feedback to each other. It’s a great way to unlock your creativity, build or maintain a writing habit, and get some writing done! Learn more here.

Prompt Online Writing Group – Writing for Health and Healing

Creative Writing Class

8 Sessions every Monday: October 6 – November 24, 6 PM – 8 PM PST

Hosted by virtually on Zoom

Facilitated by TBD

$195

While not therapy or medicine, writing can heal. This 8-week series features writing and poetry exercises that empower you to explore mental, emotional, and physical states of being in connected workshops full of freewriting, listening, and strengths-based feedback. With accountability and community built in, you’ll be able to build your confidence as a writer in a welcoming space. This workshop is designed and intended for everyone, writing novices and experts alike. Join us in using language to relieve some stress, get in touch with our senses, and breathe! Learn more here.

Raise Your Pen: A Benefit for Write Around Portland

Saturday, September 27, 5:30-8:30 PM

Hosted at Jupiter NEXT (900 E. Burnside St, Portland)

Tickets coming soon!

This is a literary party you won’t want to miss! Join us for a silent auction, raffle, dinner, and a slate of inspiring speakers and writers from across Portland!

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