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!
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.
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: 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!