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Transform Your Writing Into Storytelling (in person) with Kim Cuny

Conference Room 109 - Near Hirsch Classroom 1250 Revolution Mill Drive, Greensboro, NC, United States

Bring a sample of your own writing and learn techniques to infuse your storytelling with personality, emotion, and authenticity. Discover how to effectively use rhythm, pauses, and emphasis to keep your audience engaged. We invite writers eager to bring their stories to life in dynamic, engaging ways to join us for this interactive workshop. You'll […]

How-To Guides (online) with Molly Haile

ONLINE SESSION
Virtual Event Virtual Event

How to ... make the most of a rainy day. How to heal a broken heart. How to make the perfect cup of tea... What "how-to guide" would you like to write? In this class, we'll have some fun creating how-to guides for serious and silly topics. No writing experience necessary. Registration is required. Registration […]

Japanese Letter Fold (in person) with Mary Beth Boone

Hirsch Classroom on 1st floor 1250 Revolution Mill Drive, Studio #130, Greensboro, United States

Join this fun session exploring various ways to make books and cards simply by folding and cutting paper. We will do a bit of writing and some drawing to create a "sweet suite" of books that may be given as gifts, cards, and messages of hope and well being! Registration is required. Registration will close […]

Transform Your Writing Into Storytelling (in person) with Kim Cuny

Hirsch Classroom on 1st floor 1250 Revolution Mill Drive, Studio #130, Greensboro, United States

Bring a sample of your own writing and learn techniques to infuse your storytelling with personality, emotion, and authenticity. Discover how to effectively use rhythm, pauses, and emphasis to keep your audience engaged. We invite writers eager to bring their stories to life in dynamic, engaging ways to join us for this interactive workshop. You’ll […]

The Story of a Recipe (online) with Molly Haile

ONLINE SESSION
Virtual Event Virtual Event

What is that one legendary family recipe? Or maybe you can think of several! In this class, we'll talk about the power of family recipes to unlock so much about culture,  memory, and love. We'll look at some published writing about food and recipes and then write about a recipe or food that holds special […]

Poetry: It’s as easy as ABC (online) with Molly Haile

ONLINE SESSION
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Akin to acrostic poetry, the "abecedarian" (pronounced ay-bee-see-deh-ree-un) is an ancient form of poetry that uses every letter of the alphabet. In this creative writing class, we'll read some examples of abecedarians together and then write our own. No experience needed. Registration is required. Registration closes at noon on the day before class, and Zoom […]

Fun with Grammar! (online) with Molly Haile

ONLINE SESSION
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Who or whom? Further or farther? In this creative writing class we'll take a short tour through the trickiest and most commonly confused grammar rules and talk about when it's okay (and good!) to ignore them. After our grammar tour, we'll practice with some playful creative writing exercises, including a few where we intentionally break […]

Nature Journals (in person) with Catherine Crowder

Hirsch Classroom on 1st floor 1250 Revolution Mill Drive, Studio #130, Greensboro, United States

Begin the new year with purpose by harnessing the healing power of nature and creativity! This class explores how mindfulness in nature enhances emotional well-being, reduces stress, and fosters connection. Together, we'll "upcycle" a composition book into a year-long journal for capturing nature observations and reflections on being truly present outdoors. Rediscover the peace and […]

The Art of Haiku (online) with Molly Haile

ONLINE SESSION
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Let's delve into the short and poignant haiku! We'll begin by reading examples of this Japanese poetic form and discussing the unique qualities. Then we'll have fun composing a few of our own! No writing experience is necessary. Registration is required. Registration closes at noon on the day before the class, and Zoom links will be […]

Poetry Alchemy (in person) with Molly Haile

Hirsch Classroom on 1st floor 1250 Revolution Mill Drive, Studio #130, Greensboro, United States

In this creative writing class, we'll find inspiration for our poetry by combining words, phrases, and images in playful and unexpected ways! No writing experience necessary. Registration is required. Registration closes at noon on the day before class. If you have questions, please call the Hirsch Office at 336.209.0259 or email admin@hirschcenter.org.

This I Believe (online) with Molly Haile

ONLINE SESSION
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Taking our inspiration from Edward R. Murrow’s popular radio series, we’ll read a few short essays describing one core value that guides the daily life of the writer. We’ll brainstorm some of our own core values and write a short "This I Believe" essay about one of them. No writing experience is necessary. Registration is […]

Telephone Game (in person) with Molly Haile

Hirsch Classroom on 1st floor 1250 Revolution Mill Drive, Studio #130, Greensboro, United States

Come learn about and try "renga," a Japanese poetic form where participants create verses together, each adding a couple of lines inspired by what others have written. This “telephone game” collaboration produces surprising and thought-provoking poems. No writing experience necessary. Registration is required. Registration closes at 12pm on the day before class. If you have any […]