Writer's Workshop
New Saturday writing classes run from morning through late afternoon, creating a full day for focused instruction and creative development for writers.
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Saturday classes provide a full day of creative writing instruction, running from morning through late afternoon. New sessions invite writers to develop their craft.
Saturday classes provide a full day of creative writing instruction, running from morning through late afternoon. New sessions invite writers to develop their craft.
Saturday classes provide a full day of creative writing instruction, running from morning through late afternoon. New sessions invite writers to develop their craft.
Weekly Critique
MoreShare new creative writing in a welcoming peer critique, bringing 8–10 printed copies for group reading and constructive feedback; listeners can join the discussion and draw inspiration.
Share new creative writing in a welcoming peer critique, bringing 8–10 printed copies for group reading and constructive feedback; listeners can join the discussion and draw inspiration.
Share new creative writing in a welcoming peer critique, bringing 8–10 printed copies for group reading and constructive feedback; listeners can join the discussion and draw inspiration.
Writing Group
MoreWriters of every genre bring works in progress, exchange ideas, and give supportive peer feedback during a monthly collaborative workshop. A welcoming community space encourages creative practice and mutual encouragement.
Writers of every genre bring works in progress, exchange ideas, and give supportive peer feedback during a monthly collaborative workshop. A welcoming community space encourages creative practice and mutual encouragement.
Writers of every genre bring works in progress, exchange ideas, and give supportive peer feedback during a monthly collaborative workshop. A welcoming community space encourages creative practice and mutual encouragement.
A supportive 90-minute writing session blends quiet work on personal projects with community freewriting, followed by sharing-in-progress, constructive feedback, and encouragement for poets of every experience level.
A supportive 90-minute writing session blends quiet work on personal projects with community freewriting, followed by sharing-in-progress, constructive feedback, and encouragement for poets of every experience level.
A supportive 90-minute writing session blends quiet work on personal projects with community freewriting, followed by sharing-in-progress, constructive feedback, and encouragement for poets of every experience level.
Settle in for a focused 60-minute writing sprint after brief introductions, with a timer keeping the group on task. Bring a novel, poetry, or another writing project for quiet coworking in a downtown café.
Settle in for a focused 60-minute writing sprint after brief introductions, with a timer keeping the group on task. Bring a novel, poetry, or another writing project for quiet coworking in a downtown café.
Settle in for a focused 60-minute writing sprint after brief introductions, with a timer keeping the group on task. Bring a novel, poetry, or another writing project for quiet coworking in a downtown café.
Settle into a focused writing session alongside local writers, with coffee and quiet time for your own projects. Brief social periods before and after offer relaxed connection without critique.
Settle into a focused writing session alongside local writers, with coffee and quiet time for your own projects. Brief social periods before and after offer relaxed connection without critique.
Settle into a focused writing session alongside local writers, with coffee and quiet time for your own projects. Brief social periods before and after offer relaxed connection without critique.
Explore the history and repeating-line structure of pantoums, then draft original poems in a guided writing session. Writers of all experience levels share work and exchange supportive feedback.
Explore the history and repeating-line structure of pantoums, then draft original poems in a guided writing session. Writers of all experience levels share work and exchange supportive feedback.
Explore the history and repeating-line structure of pantoums, then draft original poems in a guided writing session. Writers of all experience levels share work and exchange supportive feedback.
Settle in for a quiet, timed writing session with brief introductions and focused work time. Writers of every experience level can make progress on their projects and connect with local peers over a café drink.
Settle in for a quiet, timed writing session with brief introductions and focused work time. Writers of every experience level can make progress on their projects and connect with local peers over a café drink.
Settle in for a quiet, timed writing session with brief introductions and focused work time. Writers of every experience level can make progress on their projects and connect with local peers over a café drink.
Explore planetary transits and pivotal life moments through astrology, birth-chart interpretation, and guided group reflection. Bring a natal chart or get help creating one; birth times improve accuracy.
Explore planetary transits and pivotal life moments through astrology, birth-chart interpretation, and guided group reflection. Bring a natal chart or get help creating one; birth times improve accuracy.
Explore planetary transits and pivotal life moments through astrology, birth-chart interpretation, and guided group reflection. Bring a natal chart or get help creating one; birth times improve accuracy.
A welcoming morning drop-in for reflection, honest sharing, and creative connection, inviting Asheville creatives to nurture wellbeing and explore what it means to live a whole, sustainable creative life.
A welcoming morning drop-in for reflection, honest sharing, and creative connection, inviting Asheville creatives to nurture wellbeing and explore what it means to live a whole, sustainable creative life.
A welcoming morning drop-in for reflection, honest sharing, and creative connection, inviting Asheville creatives to nurture wellbeing and explore what it means to live a whole, sustainable creative life.
Develop personal stories through an eight-week Thursday writing course focused on memoir craft, reflection, and shaping lived experience into compelling narratives in a supportive library setting.
Develop personal stories through an eight-week Thursday writing course focused on memoir craft, reflection, and shaping lived experience into compelling narratives in a supportive library setting.
Develop personal stories through an eight-week Thursday writing course focused on memoir craft, reflection, and shaping lived experience into compelling narratives in a supportive library setting.
Collaborate on ideas for an exciting, feasible short film set in the Asheville area, using playful story-improvisation games and group brainstorming. Creatives and curious newcomers are welcome, with no experience required.
Collaborate on ideas for an exciting, feasible short film set in the Asheville area, using playful story-improvisation games and group brainstorming. Creatives and curious newcomers are welcome, with no experience required.
Collaborate on ideas for an exciting, feasible short film set in the Asheville area, using playful story-improvisation games and group brainstorming. Creatives and curious newcomers are welcome, with no experience required.
Explore zine history and observation as a creative practice, then assemble a handmade nature zine with varied materials. This tactile workshop blends field-inspired noticing, independent publishing, and visual storytelling.
Explore zine history and observation as a creative practice, then assemble a handmade nature zine with varied materials. This tactile workshop blends field-inspired noticing, independent publishing, and visual storytelling.
Explore zine history and observation as a creative practice, then assemble a handmade nature zine with varied materials. This tactile workshop blends field-inspired noticing, independent publishing, and visual storytelling.
An intimate poetry gathering centered on spoken word, original verse, and creative expression, bringing Asheville writers and listeners together in a welcoming, reflective studio setting.
An intimate poetry gathering centered on spoken word, original verse, and creative expression, bringing Asheville writers and listeners together in a welcoming, reflective studio setting.
An intimate poetry gathering centered on spoken word, original verse, and creative expression, bringing Asheville writers and listeners together in a welcoming, reflective studio setting.
Writers share samples and discuss the creative process, writing challenges, and authors they admire in a small, time-limited conversation designed to give each participant a chance to speak.
Writers share samples and discuss the creative process, writing challenges, and authors they admire in a small, time-limited conversation designed to give each participant a chance to speak.
Writers share samples and discuss the creative process, writing challenges, and authors they admire in a small, time-limited conversation designed to give each participant a chance to speak.
Hands-on four-day studio intensive centered on metalsmithing and creative art-making, designed to move from burnout into practical skill building. Expect torch work, metal forming, and reflective prompts that rebuild momentum and confidence.
Hands-on four-day studio intensive centered on metalsmithing and creative art-making, designed to move from burnout into practical skill building. Expect torch work, metal forming, and reflective prompts that rebuild momentum and confidence.
Hands-on four-day studio intensive centered on metalsmithing and creative art-making, designed to move from burnout into practical skill building. Expect torch work, metal forming, and reflective prompts that rebuild momentum and confidence.
Field-based instruction on identifying wild edibles and useful Appalachian plants in local Asheville habitats. Expect hands-on nature skills like safe harvesting, seasonal awareness, and practical tips for responsible foraging.
Field-based instruction on identifying wild edibles and useful Appalachian plants in local Asheville habitats. Expect hands-on nature skills like safe harvesting, seasonal awareness, and practical tips for responsible foraging.
Field-based instruction on identifying wild edibles and useful Appalachian plants in local Asheville habitats. Expect hands-on nature skills like safe harvesting, seasonal awareness, and practical tips for responsible foraging.
Develop personal narratives and life stories through an eight-week memoir writing course for adults, with weekly Thursday sessions focused on reflective writing and storytelling.
Develop personal narratives and life stories through an eight-week memoir writing course for adults, with weekly Thursday sessions focused on reflective writing and storytelling.
Develop personal narratives and life stories through an eight-week memoir writing course for adults, with weekly Thursday sessions focused on reflective writing and storytelling.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
Grounding weekly walks through Asheville-area wild spaces with hands-on foraging for mushrooms and seasonal edible or medicinal plants. Expect close observation of moss, forest critters, and tea brewed from woodland botanicals with safety-focused guidance.
A two-hour participatory playshop blends movement, music, storytelling, and unscripted connection in a welcoming space for newcomers and returning participants to explore creativity together.
A two-hour participatory playshop blends movement, music, storytelling, and unscripted connection in a welcoming space for newcomers and returning participants to explore creativity together.
A two-hour participatory playshop blends movement, music, storytelling, and unscripted connection in a welcoming space for newcomers and returning participants to explore creativity together.