Adult Classes and Workshops

Virtual Classes via Zoom

Short StoryBeginning Monday, March 28 is writing short shorts, a six-week workshop that celebrates flash fiction, flash nonfiction, prose poetry, and hybrid styles that defy definition. Participants will write and workshop their work each week. The Flash and Microprose workshop will meet on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 Eastern via Zoom. Meeting dates: Mondays March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, and May 2, 2022. Registration: $250
Beginning Wednesday, March 30, the Wednesday afternoon poetry workshop will meet from 1:00-3:00 pm Eastern via Zoom, We will be working out of The Strategic Poet edited by Diane Lockward. Dates: Wednesdays March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, and May 4. Registration: $225
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If neither of these workshop times work for you, never fear. A NEW Tuesday EVENING Poetry Workshop begins in May (there was a typo in the last announcement). In this six-week session, which will meet from 6:30 to 8:30PM Eastern via Zoom, students will respond to writing prompts, consider elements of craft, and provide feedback to each other’s work. We will be using prompts and readings from The Strategic Poet edited by Diane Lockward. Dates: Tuesdays May 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7 & 14. Registration: $250
Registration  is open. To enroll, just use the form below to register. Be sure to specify which workshop you would like to attend.

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In Person

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BLAIR CENTER FOR THE ARTS
1125 Bowman Rd #100, Mt Pleasant, SC
blaircenter.com

Creative Writing for Adults
Five weeks
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:15pm
April 5, 12, 19, 26 and May 3

A perfect opportunity to practice and learn more about creative writing. We will explore the basics to writing stories, poems, and personal essays. Students will respond to several prompts and easy-to-follow exercises to spark creativity in the most satisfying ways. If you’ve been meaning to write more and have a good idea or two, or are in search of a good idea to inspire more writing, you’ll definitely want to enroll in this class. $210
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Memoir Writing for Adults
Five Weeks
Thursdays, 10:00 to 11:30AM
May 5, 12, 19, 26 and June 2

Explore and express what matters most to you while crafting stories from your life. We will uncover “shimmering” moments to write about and learn how to string these moments together to create a stunning narrative that honors your unique perspectives and experiences. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned writer, this course will provide a guide as you start or develop your memoir. $250

Register with Blair Center for the Arts at blaircenter.com        843-936-6351