Upcoming Events & Workshops
- Fall writing workshops in partnership with social service agencies
- 'Never Strangers' benefit show - Sept 11
- XY&Z: Annual Word Art Extravaganza - Oct 2
- Prompt writing workshop at Powell's City of Books
- Workshops at HOTLIPS Pizza - 3rd Thursdays & last Sundays
Writing Workshops
Our fall 10-week writing workshops in partnership with social service agencies will start in September. Times, dates and locations listed here soon. These workshops are free, and writing journals, pens, snacks, and all materials provided. Ask about childcare and bus tickets when you call.
Pre-registration by phone or in person at our office is required (cannot be done by email), and workshops fill quickly. For more information and to register, call 503.796.9224.
We're also holding monthly workshops at HOTLIPS Pizza (see below) and our popular Prompt workshop at Powell's books.
Benefit Show - September 11
Join us for a fun evening of accoustic roots music
in support of Write Around Portland
Saturday, September 11 at 8pm
Grand Central Baking, 714 N. Fremont
Suggested donation: $5 (or more)
XY&Z - Save the Date!
Join us Saturday, October 2 for XY&Z, our annual word art extravaganza, at Design Within Reach.
Community Writing Workshop at Powell's City of Books
Write Around Portland is offering a special workshop designed for writers and aspiring writers who want to participate in a Write Around workshop and support the communities we traditionally serve.
Prompt is your chance to write in community with others following the acclaimed Write Around model while also providing support to writers who might not otherwise have access to writing and community.
Pre-registration is required and is limited to 12 adults per workshop. IMPORTANT NOTE: Call us to confirm there is space, to register and to discuss payment plan options (503.796.9224).
Upcoming Session:
Ten Thursdays, October 7 - December 16
(skipping Thanksgiving holiday)
2011 Sessions TBA soon
Click here for more information, including cost, registration
Third Thursday & Last Sunday Writing Workshops at HOTLIPS Pizza
Join Write Around Portland and HOTLIPS Pizza to experience the transformative power of writing in community. These workshops are perfect for the new and seasoned writer. Start your day with pastries provided by Grand Central Bakery, coffee, tea and the written word. Attend one, attend them all.
Thursday Workshops, 9am - 11am:
Sep 16, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16
Sunday Workshops, 10am - Noon:
Sep 26, Oct 31
(No Sunday workshops in Nov or Dec due to holidays.)
Location: HOTLIPS Pizza, 2211 SE Hawthorne Blvd. [MAP] on the TriMet #14 bus line.
Fee: $10 - $30 sliding scale, per workshop.
Registration: Pre-registration requested.
Email hotlipspizza@writearound.org with your name, phone number and date(s) of workshop(s) you would like to attend.
917 SW Oak St. #406, Portland, OR 97205 503.796.9224 info@writearound.org
“Write Around Portland has given me a brighter perspective. It has given me hope. It has been a tremendous benefit to write about my experience. To put it on paper and to share it with others has been healing.”
-Josh, Write Around Portland Participant
