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, 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.
Queer Affinity Writing Circle
Creative Writing Class
Thursday, November 14, 6:00-8:00 PM PST
Hosted at Sonny’s House of Tattoos and Treasures
Sliding Scale Fee $20-$40, please pay what you’re able to
Facilitated by Arabelle May
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. Please note: masks are required at Sonny’s House for everyone’s safety.
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.
Freewrite: Writing about Place
Creative Writing Class
Thursday, November 21, 6:00-7:30 pm PST
Hosted Virtually on Zoom
Facilitated by Carly Rae Zentz
$25
Join us for a 90-minute creative writing class focusing on developing a sense of place. Through generative prompts and exercises, you’ll explore physical locations, internal landscapes, and how to make settings come alive on the page. Learn more here.
Winter Reading & Book Release
Thursday, December 12, 6:00-8:00 PM PST
Hosted In-Person at NW Natural (250 SW Taylor St. Portland, OR)
Free!
Join us as we celebrate the end of our Fall season and all of the writers published in the anthology! 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.
Freewrite: Writing for Health & Healing
Creative Writing Class
Thursday, December 19, 6:00-7:30 pm PST
Hosted Virtually on Zoom
Facilitated by Linda Drach
$25
Writing is not therapy or medicine, but people who write know it can be healing. This writing workshop engages participants in free writing and poetry exercises that empower you to explore physical and mental health in a brave space. This workshop is designed and intended for everyone, writing novices and experts alike. Join us in using language to lighten our loads! Learn more here.