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
Friday, July 12, 4:00-5:30 pm PST
Held virtually on Zoom
Free
Facilitated by Michael Battle
Resonate is a creative writing class 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.
Freewrite: Grounded in Place
Creative Writing Class
Thursday, July 18, 6:00-7:30 pm PST
Held virtually on Zoom
$25
Facilitated by Carly Rae Zent
Join us for a 90-minute creative writing class focusing on writing towards 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
Friday, July 26, 4:00-5:30 pm PST
Held virtually on Zoom
Free
Facilitated by Jewels Pedersen
Resonate is a creative writing class 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, August 9, 4:00-5:30 pm PST
Held virtually on Zoom
Free
Facilitated by Briseida Pagador
Resonate is a creative writing class 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, August 16, 5:30-7:30 pm PST
Hosted in-person at Sonny’s House/Honeyed Words (2504 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland)
Sliding Scale: $15-$30. Please pay what you’re able.
Facilitated by Tyler McCray
Back by popular demand — Unlock your creativity and get some writing done in a queer affinity space! This creative writing workshop includes writing, sharing, and offering each other strengths-based feedback. Sharing is optional! Open to al LGBTQIA+ participants.
Prompt Writing Group: Embracing Autumn
Begins Tuesday, September 17
8 Sessions, 6:30-8:30 PM PST
Tuesdays, Sep 17 – Nov 5
Held virtually on Zoom
$195
Prompt is a virtual writing group of connected workshops full of freewriting, listening, and strengths-based feedback. With accountability and community built in, you’ll be able to bundle up all your summer memories and turn them into beautiful art. Join us! Learn more here.
Raise Your Pen
A Benefit for Write Around Portland
Saturday, October 12
5:30 PM (Inkwell members receive early entry at 5 pm!)
Oregon Contemporary
Who’s up for a cosmic celebration? Join Write Around Portland’s galaxy of donors, volunteers, and writers as we toast to 25 years of respect, writing, and community!