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Family Studio Program

April 08, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

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Family Studio Program

April 08, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

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Family Studio Program

April 08, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

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Family Studio Program

April 08, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

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Nature Writing

April 08, 2019

Celebrate and observe the natural world through writing. We’ll explore what others have written about nature and write new poems inspired by your experiences. Plan to read poems, create new work and engage in readings and discussions.

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Writing the Shadow

April 08, 2019

Explore the dark self, what Carl Jung called the “shadow” part of our psyche. Sometimes we see it in our dreams, sometimes it appears in dark imaginings. We’ll learn what the shadow can add to our creative writing by experimenting with timed writing, dream journals, guided imagery and Active Imagination.

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Writing the Memoir

April 08, 2019

Through writing, explore and focus on the most meaningful and memorable parts of your life. Thomas Larson writes that “memoir is most successful when it is not the ‘story of a life,’ but a focused part of that life—a dozen summers spent working on a grandfather’s farm, a long relationship with a dying relative, the […]

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The Nuts and Bolts of Freelance Writing Workshop

April 08, 2019

Learn the ins and outs of freelance writing from a local journalist, who can teach you the art of brainstorming and pitching stories, the etiquette behind communicating with editors, negotiating and selling your writing and the rewarding editing and publishing process.

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Continuing Freelance Writing

April 08, 2019

Continue developing your freelance writing skills: polishing your work, trying out niches both inside and outside of your comfort zone; participating in feedback with classmates. In particular, we will home in on subjects and types of writing that each student wishes to explore further, with the goal of matching the student’s unique talents with specific outlets. […]

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Introduction to Freelance Writing

April 08, 2019

For the aspiring writer, freelance can be both rewarding and lucrative. Explore the world of freelancing, both analyzing and writing in a multiplicity of genres such as travel, pop culture, food, arts, profile pieces, humor, etc. We’ll study top-notch examples from well-regarded writers and complete weekly written assignments. Each session will offer valuable insights about […]

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Short Story Fiction Writing

April 08, 2019

Explore short story fiction writing by studying narrative craft elements like story, plot, character, scene, structure, archetypal patterns and dialogue. We’ll examine professionally published pieces and your own work. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to begin a story based on a word or an idea. You’ll also understand how to evaluate […]

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Revising Your Poems

April 08, 2019

Need help workshopping your in-progress poems? We’ll explore the core of your poems, salvaging the best lines and images to create a stronger version of the original. Critiques, class exercises, readings and reflective writing exercises will help you develop an ear for voice and language.

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Family Studio Program

April 08, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

read more

Family Studio Program

April 08, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

read more

Family Studio Program

April 08, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

read more

Family Studio Program

April 08, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

read more

Family Studio Program

April 08, 2019

Come and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. This program is best suited for families with children aged 3 to 8, however, all family members are welcome. Drop in for one session or buy a discounted package that includes […]

read more

Continuing Freelance Writing

March 04, 2019

Continue developing your freelance writing skills: polishing your work, trying out niches both inside and outside of your comfort zone; participating in feedback with classmates. In particular, we will home in on subjects and types of writing that each student wishes to explore further, with the goal of matching the student’s unique talents with specific […]

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Advanced Poetry Writing

February 27, 2019

Have you taken an advanced poetry workshop with Leslie or another poet and want to continue? This class is a continuation for students their rigorous study and critique of poetry alongside other experienced writers.

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Novel Writing

January 31, 2019

Build a workable first draft of a novel by the final session of this year–long class. We’ll focus on technique and craft as well as plot structure as we work our way through your novel from start to finish.

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Art Explorers (Ages 5–6)

January 28, 2019

Create eclectic 2-D and 3-D art collections using clay, wire, fabric, paint and other materials. Sign up for multiple weeks or full days, as each class has a new curriculum!

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