Writing Workshops in Portland
Find the lowdown on new spring and summer 2012 writing workshops taking place in Portland, the Oregon Coast, and even the Oregon wilderness!
Scroll and see what matches up for you and/or the young writer in your family. Also, get in touch to discuss a personalized writing workshop.
ADULT WRITING WORKSHOPS IN PORTLAND AND THE COAST
TIME TO WRITE AND WORKSHOPS YOUR POEMS @ THE ATTIC INSTITUTE, SPRING
This unique, eight-week generative and critique workshop is a collaborative effort between Attic Institute Adjunct Fellows John Morrison and Dave Jarecki, and is designed to give you an opportunity to create, revise and workshop new poems over the span of eight weeks.
During odd-numbered weeks: Jarecki will lead writers down the path of creating new work with writing prompts and generative exercises. Writers will share their first drafts aloud, where fellow writers and workshop leaders will offer initial reactions and thoughts for revision.
During even-numbered weeks: Morrison will lead writers through a critique workshop around their work. Writers will bring with them printed versions of their revised poems to distribute to the class, and will have the opportunity to discuss their work and receive feedback from the group.
COST: $330, payable to the Attic Institute
DATES and TIMES: Eight Saturday afternoons, 1 — 3 p.m. (No meeting on May 26)
WHERE: The Attic Institute, 4232 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97215
TO REGISTER: Register online via the Attic/
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CREATING TIME AND SPACE FOR YOUR WRITING @ THE ATTIC INSTITUTE, SPRING
Create time for exploring with language in a directed and supportive atmosphere. Each session uses unique exercises to help you discover and develop your voice as well as create new material.
Unlike a critique workshop, we’ll focus on the process, not the result, so that you’ll have many new pieces to pursue and revise. You’ll also learn a variety of tips and techniques that will enable you to create writing time and space in your own life after the class is complete.
COST: $185, payable to the Attic Institute
DATES and TIMES: Five Saturday mornings, 10 a.m. – noon, April 21 – May 19.
WHERE: The Attic Institute, 4232 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97215
TO REGISTER: Register online via the Attic
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MENTOR IN THE HOUSE @ OREGON COLONY HOUSE, SEPTEMBER 14 – 16
Bring your poems, pens, notebooks and whatever else gets your creativity flowing for a long weekend of writing, reading and relaxation. During the weekend at the Colonyhouse, I’ll be available for private one-on-one mentoring as part of our Mentor in the House program.
The Colonyhouse is a historic log cabin on the Oregon Coast at Rockaway Beach. In addition to plenty of time to write over the weekend, an optional Saturday night sharing allows participants to workshop their writing in a relaxed atmosphere with the mentor and other retreat-goers.
COST: $150 for Oregon Writers Colony members, $190 for non-members (the non-member price includes a one year membership to the Oregon Writers Colony). This cost includes shared lodging at the Colonyhouse. Participants are expected to provide their own food and bedding.
DATES and TIMES: Friday, September 14 – Sunday, September 16.
WHERE: Oregon Writers Colony Colonyhouse, Rockaway Beach, Oregon.
TO REGISTER: Register online via the Colonyhouse
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WRITING WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG WRITERS IN PORTLAND AND THE OREGON WILDERNESS
SUMMER WRITING CAMP AT THE ATTIC
Back for its second year, the Summer Writing Camp is a great way for young writers to stay engaged with the writing process during the summer. For writers ages 12-16, the camp provides a unique, supportive and cooperative learning environment where they can write, create and share their work with confidence.
Students in this open-ended workshop will meet eight times to work on personal narrative, fantasy, fiction, essays, poetry, and any other type of writing they wish. Writers will be heavily engaged in peer critiques, feedback, and revision.
The camp’s overall goal is to help keep teens and pre-teens engaged with the writing process so they are better prepared to utilize their creative skills through junior high, high school and beyond.
DATES and TIMES: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 24 – August 16, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE: The Attic Institute, 4232 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97215
COST: $250 for the entire eight sessions. A 10% discount is available for parents/families enrolling more than one student. A 10% discount applies for any parent enrolling more than one student. Limited to 12 students total.
To enroll, and for more information: Send a note via the Breakerboy Communications contact page.
Please include your name, email address, and the name/age of your child, and select “workshops” from the drop down menu.
Full tuition is due (cash, check or money order) on the morning of the first workshop. Payment plans are available, but we request that parents inquire about these before the first class.
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INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS AND PRIVATE WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG WRITERS
Individual and private group writing workshops are available year-round, and are designed to work with family budgets, schedules, and the individual needs of young writers. Since 2006, I’ve had the pleasure of working with writers from kindergarten through senior high. Some of my current writers are working on novels-in-progress, while others (and their parents) are looking for enrichment courses and opportunities beyond what’s available during the school day.
If you’d like to know more about my process and the goals I bring into a youth writing workshop, feel free to send me a note at info(at)davejarecki(dot)com. You may also visit the blog page to read my “Youth Workshop Statement.”
Costs, schedules, and meeting places vary, and I’m always happy to work with parents in order to create the plan that will best support your goals and your child’s wishes around writing.
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WHAT’S THIS WRITING WORKSHOP BUSINESS ALL ABOUT?
Have a read of this 2011 interview with Reading Local that touches upon my thoughts on the importance of writing workshops and the workshop process.
