Events

Expand and strengthen your writing skills to confidently communicate your needs and concerns to local elected officials. Learn who the decision-makers are in your community, how to reach them, and how your words can help create change.

Join Play On Words for a reflective writing workshop in partnership with the Waterfront Botanical Gardens.

A parents only foundational workshop on basic writing refreshers and clear communication skills. Hosted by Fox Demoisey- English language arts instructor and current Dept of Edu employee

Come with whatever you're working on and be prepared to work!

Summer Story Studios: Short Stories that Sizzle

We’re setting the mood—soft lighting, good wine, and even better writing. Come learn how to build tension, connection, and scenes that sizzle.

Participants will learn how to imagine bold new worlds, create compelling characters and craft short sci-fi and fantasy stories that feel vivid, original, and immersive

Participants will explore personal and community history using The Filson Historical Society's robust archival resources. Please register on Eventbrite. HTTPS://playonwordsinc.eventbrite.com

Explore affection, friendship, self-love and connection through expressive accessible poetry. Using prompts, discussion, and creative exercises, participants will craft poems rooted in personal truth, emotional clarity and voice, no poetry experience required.

Laughs are on tap — explore how humor, irony, and clever turns of phrase keep readers smiling.

A Halloween Workshop on Suspenseful Imagery