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
Thursday, April 24, 4:00-5:30 pm PST
Hosted virtually on Zoom
Free
Facilitated by Tracey Nguyen
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.
Inkwell Bookswap
Thursday, April 24, 5:00-6:30 PM PST
Hosted at Pause Meditation (right next to our office: 133 SW 2nd Ave. Suite 300)
Exclusively for Inkwell Sustainers!
Inkwell Sustainers and their guests are invited to the Inkwell Bookswap! Bring a book and pick up a new one. Share your favorites — or unload some that are taking up space. You decide! Meet other Write Around fans, learn about new authors, and more!
Want to join us? Quick, sign up to become an Inkwell Sustainer today!
Queer Affinity Writing Circle
Creative Writing Class
Friday, April 25, 6:00-8:00 pm PST
Hosted at Sonny’s House of Tattoos and Treasures
Pay what you’re able – $25 to $50
Facilitated by Tia-Theo Thompson
Join us for an in-person 2-hour writing circle specifically for queer folks. We’ll freewrite, share, and offer each other strengths-based feedback. No writing experience required!
Freewrite: Grounded in Place
Creative Writing Class
Thursday, May 1, 6:00-7:30 PM PST
Hosted virtually on Zoom
$25
Facilitated by Brandy Bell
Join us for a 90-minute creative writing class focusing on writing toward a sense of place. Through generative prompts and exercises, you’ll explore physical settings, internal landscapes, and how to make places come alive on the page! Learn more here.
Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle
Creative Writing Class
Thursday, May 8, 4:00-5:30 pm PST
Hosted virtually on Zoom
Free
Facilitated by Makayla Terrell
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.
Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle
Creative Writing Class
Thursday, May 15, 6:00-8:00 PM PST
Hosted in-person at Kindness Farm (7101 SE 127th Ave. Portland, OR)
Free
Facilitated by Makayla Terrell
Join us for an in-person gathering of Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle at Kindness Farm! This writing circle is an affinity space for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) folks and no writing experience is required. We’ll explore the farm and write together! Our writing sessions will take place in the Dome Classroom, an indoor/outdoor space. Dress for the weather and wear shoes that can get dirty! Learn more here.
Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle
Creative Writing Class
Thursday, May 22, 4:00-5:30 pm PST
Hosted virtually on Zoom
Free
Facilitated by Jessica Yen
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.
Summer Reading & Book Release
Thursday, June 5, 5:30-8:30 PM
Hosted at NW Natural (250 SW Taylor St)
Free and open to all!
Join us as we celebrate all of our writers from our spring season of programming! This event is free and open to anyone who would like to join us.
Tributaries Writing Retreat
Hosted by Write Around Portland and Menucha Retreat and Conference Center
Tuesday, June 10 – Friday, June 13
Check in: 3 PM on Tuesday, June 10
Check out: 11 AM on Friday, June 13
Hosted at Menucha Retreat and Conference Center
We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Menucha Retreat and Conference Center! This transformative writing retreat will tap the energy of the Columbia Gorge while allowing you to explore your personal growth through writing in community.
Participants will stay at Menucha in your choice of a private room (with shared bath), or a shared room (shared by 2 people). All meals included in tuition (dinner on Tuesday through breakfast on Friday!)
Freewrite: Short Shorts – Writing Flash Prose
Creative Writing Class
Thursday, June 12, 6:00-7:30 PM PST
Hosted virtually on Zoom
$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.
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!