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 moreCome 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 moreCome 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 moreCome 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 moreCome 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 moreCome 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 moreCome 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 moreCome 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 moreCome 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 moreThrough 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 […]
read moreHow do you take advantage of the creative opportunities that are present in your writing, and recognize the sparkling moments? Plows turn over top layers of earth so that fresh nutrients can surface. Workshopping your poems in this class will help you uncover rich worlds, too.
read moreHave you taken an advanced poetry workshop with Leslie or another poet and want to continue? This class is a continuation for students who took Part 1, which started in January. Continue your rigorous study and critique of poetry alongside other experienced writers.
read moreFor 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 […]
read moreExperiment with poetry for the first time or expand on your poetry writing skills, then print your poems in the letterpress studio. We’ll complete a hands–on exploration of poetic forms such as erasure, tanka, cento and pantoum. Then we’ll use typewriters and explore ways of making poems with scissors, paper and glue. In addition to […]
read moreExplore 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.
read moreHave you taken a beginner poetry workshop and want to continue? This is a continuation for students who took Leslie’s Part I class, which started in January. Start from scratch to write poems, read poems, learn about forms of poetry and discuss your work. We’ll use packets of poems, exercises and essays supplied by the […]
read moreUnravel the tales traveling through your head. We’ll explore memory and character with writing exercises that inspire you to put your fears down and get the writing onto the page.
read moreExplore the relationship between words and pictures in a collaborative setting. We’ll use visual images (some found, some created by you) to prompt new creative writing. You’ll create an evolving, book-like object.
read moreExplore the role of place in poetry, focusing on the city of Richmond as a rich source of inspiration and discovery. We’ll read work by poets who have lived in the Richmond area and create new poems inspired by our experiences, challenging ourselves to engage more deeply with the city and the people around us.
read moreWriters approach each stage of the writing process from a different perspective. We’ll try on those perspectives, taking one story from inspiration to completion. What’s the hardest part of your writing process? Beginning? Continuing? Revising? Finishing? Each phase requires a different attitude—we essentially become a different person. In this eight-week course, we’ll try on all […]
read moreIt has been said that ‘all writing is political.’ We’ll explore what this means by reading and reflecting on social protest writing in both poetry and prose. Participants will write their own thoughts and ideas to develop their personal voice and style.
read moreExplore the role of place in poetry, focusing on the city of Richmond as a rich source of inspiration and discovery. We’ll read work by poets who have lived in the Richmond area and create new poems inspired by our experiences, challenging ourselves to engage more deeply with the city and the people around us.
read moreUnravel the tales traveling through your head. We’ll explore memory and character with writing exercises that inspire you to put your fears down and get the writing onto the page.
read moreWe’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.
read moreTry your hand at making your own stamp: a fun introduction into the technique of relief printmaking. Take this stamp and make cards and gift wrap for the holidays. Learn how to design and carve a stamp that you can take home with you. December’s Second Friday event will feature a special holiday sale, highlighting […]
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