COURSES – SPRING 2026 / Workshops / CREATIVE WRITING
Coordinators: Helen Saffran, Judy Hampson, Donna Ramer
Creative Writing offers both in-class exercises and an opportunity to share your prose, poetry, plays and essays written at home for comment and critique in a congenial atmosphere.
Each class begins with a ten-minute writing warm-up inspired by a prompt, such as ice cream, a favorite teacher, or a memorable photograph. Other in-class writing might be related to the specific topic of the day: dialog, openings, the senses, vivid description, or character development. All genres are welcome, including science fiction, romance, mystery, memoir, and comedy.
Note:This workshop ends at 3:00 PM.
A WEEK / TUESDAY / 1:00 – 3:00 PM / IN-PERSON / ROOM 19
| Creative Writing Workshop | ||
| Date | Presenter | Title |
| Feb 03 | Helen Saffran | Revision with Partners |
| Feb 17 | Judy Hampson | How Is Poetry Different from Prose: Let’s Have Fun Finding Out |
| Mar 03 | Helen Saffran | Writing Poetry: A Short Guide |
| Mar 17 | Donna Ramer | Writing Persuasive Dialog |
| Mar 31 | Donna Ramer | Short Plays: Five Minutes to Curtain |
| Apr 21 | Judy Hampson | How to Create Dynamic Characters |
| May 05 | Helen Saffran | TBD |
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