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!
Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle
Creative Writing Class
Friday, October 11, 4:00-5:30 pm PST
Held virtually on Zoom
Free
Facilitated by Juliana Posada
Join us for a 90 minute writing circle specifically for BIPOC folks (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). We’ll freewrite, share, and offer each other strengths-based feedback. No writing experience required! Learn more here.
Raise Your Pen
A Benefit for Write Around Portland
Saturday, October 12
5:30 PM (Inkwell members receive early entry at 5 pm!)
Oregon Contemporary
Who’s up for a cosmic celebration? Join Write Around Portland’s galaxy of donors, volunteers, and writers as we toast to 25 years of respect, writing, and community!
Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle
Creative Writing Class
Thursday, October 17, 6:00-8:00 pm PST
Held In-Person at SE Uplift
Facilitated by Tyler McCray and Jewels Pedersen
Free
Join us for an in-person 90 minute writing circle specifically for BIPOC folks (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). We’ll freewrite, share, and offer each other strengths-based feedback. No writing experience required! Learn more here.
Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle
Creative Writing Class
Friday, October 25, 4:00-5:30 pm PST
Held virtually on Zoom
Free
Facilitated by Briseida Pagador
Join us for a 90 minute writing circle specifically for BIPOC folks (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). We’ll freewrite, share, and offer each other strengths-based feedback. No writing experience required! Learn more here.
Prompt Writing Group: November Writing Support Group
Begins Wednesday, October 30
5 Sessions, 6:30-8:30 PM PST
Wednesdays, October 30 – December 4 (skipping Nov 27)
Held virtually on Zoom
Facilitated by Brandy Bell
$125
Would you enjoy the challenge of drafting a novel in a month? We can help! Join us as we support each other, write together, and give each other positive, strengths-based feedback that will help shape your work and give continuous inspiration. And—we made it a 6-week workshop to include planning and celebratory meetings designed to get the most out of November! We can’t wait to write with you!
Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle
Creative Writing Class
Friday, November 8, 4:00-5:30 pm PST
Held virtually on Zoom
Free
Facilitated by Michael Battle
Join us for a 90 minute writing circle specifically for BIPOC folks (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). We’ll freewrite, share, and offer each other strengths-based feedback. No writing experience required! Learn more here.
Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle
Creative Writing Class
Thursday, November 21, 6:00-8:00 pm PST
Held In-Person at SE Uplift
Facilitated by Tyler McCray and Jewels Pedersen
Free
Join us for an in-person 90 minute writing circle specifically for BIPOC folks (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). We’ll freewrite, share, and offer each other strengths-based feedback. No writing experience required! Learn more here.
Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle
Creative Writing Class
Friday, December 13, 4:00-5:30 pm PST
Held virtually on Zoom
Free
Facilitated by Tyler McCray
Join us for a 90 minute writing circle specifically for BIPOC folks (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). We’ll freewrite, share, and offer each other strengths-based feedback. No writing experience required! Learn more here.
Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle
Creative Writing Class
Thursday, December 19, 6:00-8:00 pm PST
Held In-Person at SE Uplift
Facilitated by Tyler McCray and Jewels Pedersen
Free
Join us for an in-person 90 minute writing circle specifically for BIPOC folks (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). We’ll freewrite, share, and offer each other strengths-based feedback. No writing experience required! Learn more here.