Welcome to the lyceum. These free, monthly workshops are held on the third Saturday of the month, and offer writers of every genre and skill level an opportunity to learn, experiment and develop their craft. We hope you’ll join us! Let’s explore the many adventures and colorful characters we encounter through children’s literature. Participants will…

Join Gregg Thompson for a guided discussion of modernist poet Mina Loy's The Last Lunar Baedeker. Gregg Thompson makes his living as a real estate investor,  having previously worked in investment banking and the printing industry. He has a BA in History from one land grant college and MAs in Literature and Philosophy. He writes…

The shift of seasons, year after year, means the natural landscape provides ever-changing inspiration for artistic expression. Whether honing the precision of observational description or threading the needle of metaphor, writers of every skill level and style can use nature writing as a practice for experimentation, development and pleasure. Join Teaching Artist in Residence Lisa…

Most of us are familiar with the Haiku poetic form–or at least we think we are. Haiku are 3 lined short poems about nature with a serious theme and have a Japanese kigo (seasonal word) or a kireji (a cutting word).  Senryu are 3 lined short poems about the human condition, often humorous or cynical that do not use kigo or kireji words.…

Designed for both beginners and seasoned writers, workshop will introduce you to unique styles of poetry that allow you to express your emotions, thoughts, and experiences in creative and impactful ways. What You’ll Learn: Techniques for crafting poetry that captures emotions and ideas in powerful, concise forms. How to use structured poetic forms to enhance…

Welcome to the lyceum. These free, monthly workshops are held on the third Saturday of the month, and offer writers of every genre and skill level an opportunity to learn, experiment and develop their craft. We hope you’ll join us! Succession drama, high stakes tension, and fascinating characters! There's a lot we can learn from…

Miss Gwendolyn Brooks offered a voice for Black women in literature in the early 1950's at a time when Black women characters were relegated to maids and nannies. Annie Allen, her second book of poetry, is the groundbreaking work which made her the first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize in any category. These poems introduce…

The assassination of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, shocked America. Instantly, Dallas was blamed for the killing, labeled “the City of Hate.” In the half century since the president’s murder, this city’s artists and writers have produced important, if often overlooked, work that speaks to the difficult burden of our civic shaming. Here…

This workshop is ideal for anyone looking to expand their journaling practice and explore new writing methods for self-discovery and personal growth.  What You’ll Learn: Various journaling and personal writing styles that can help deepen self-awareness and enhance your overall well-being. How to develop a personalized journaling routine that supports mental, emotional, and creative wellness.…

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