Upcoming programs & Events
Freewrite
Thursday, April 18, 6:00-7:30 pm PST
Held virtually on Zoom
$25
Facilitated by Amelie Welden
Freewrite is a 90-minute virtual writing session. No preparation or experience is required! Led by a 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: Memoir & Family Stories
Beginning Wednesday, April 24
8 sessions, 6:30-8:30 PM PST
Wednesdays, April 24 – June 12
Held virtually on Zoom
Facilitated by Lara Bjork
$195
Have you been meaning to document your family’s stories? Are you thinking of writing a biography of one of your family elders? Prompt workshops bring together people who share your interests. Do you wonder if your family’s story will appeal to a wider audience? Gather feedback on your work and build connections for future support! Learn more here.
Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle
Friday, April 26, 4:00-5:30 pm PST
Held virtually on Zoom
Free
Facilitated by Mei Bose
Resonate is a creative writing workshop specifically for folks identifying as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Join us as we write, share, and give each other strengths-based feedback. (Sharing is always optional!) Learn more here.
Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle
Friday, May 10, 4:00-5:30 pm PST
Held virtually on Zoom
Free
Facilitated by Juliana Posada
Resonate is a creative writing workshop specifically for folks identifying as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Join us as we write, share, and give each other strengths-based feedback. (Sharing is always optional!) Learn more here.
Queer Affinity Workshop
Friday, May 10, 5:30-7:00 pm PST
Held in-person at Sonny’s House (2504 NE Sandy Blvd)
$10-$25 Sliding scale
Facilitated by Ari Lombardi
Unlock your creativity and get some writing done in a queer affinity space! Led by a Write Around Portland volunteer facilitator, this creative writing workshop includes writing, sharing, and offering each other strengths-based feedback. Sharing is optional! Open to all LGBTQIA+ participants. Hosted by Honeyed Words at Sonny’s House.
Please note: masks required for everyone’s safety.
Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle
Sunday, May 12, 1:00-3:00 pm PST
Held in-person at Alder Commons (4212 NE Prescott St)
Free
Facilitated by Mei Bose
Resonate is a creative writing workshop specifically for folks identifying as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Join us as we write, share, and give each other strengths-based feedback. (Sharing is always optional!) Learn more here.
Spring Reading & Book Release
Thursday, May 16, 6:00 pm Doors | 6:30 PM Program
First United Methodist Church (1838 SW Jefferson St.)
Free
The Spring Reading & Book Release is a celebration of our latest published anthology and the writers featured within it. Join us! Learn more here
Facilitator Info Session
Monday, May 20, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Hosted Virtually on Zoom
Free
Are you interested in volunteering with us as a workshop facilitator? Join us for a virtual info session to learn more!
Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle
Friday, May 24, 4:00-5:30 pm PST
Held virtually on Zoom
Free
Facilitated by Briseida Pagador
Resonate is a creative writing workshop specifically for folks identifying as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Join us as we write, share, and give each other strengths-based feedback. (Sharing is always optional!) Learn more here.
Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle
Sunday, June 9, 1:00-3:00 pm PST
Held in-person at Alder Commons (4212 NE Prescott St)
Free
Facilitated by Tyler McCray
Resonate is a creative writing workshop specifically for folks identifying as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Join us as we write, share, and give each other strengths-based feedback. (Sharing is always optional!) Learn more here.
Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle
Friday, June 14, 4:00-5:30 pm PST
Held virtually on Zoom
Free
Facilitated by Juliana Posada
Resonate is a creative writing workshop specifically for folks identifying as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Join us as we write, share, and give each other strengths-based feedback. (Sharing is always optional!) Learn more here.
Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle
Friday, June 28, 4:00-5:30 pm PST
Held virtually on Zoom
Free
Facilitated by Tyler McCray
Resonate is a creative writing workshop specifically for folks identifying as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Join us as we write, share, and give each other strengths-based feedback. (Sharing is always optional!) Learn more here.