We will use guided imagery to craft new stories about your life. All levels welcome. Registration is required. Registration will close at noon on the day before class. If you have any questions, please contact the Hirsch Office at 336.209.0259 or email admin@hirschcenter.org.
In real life, we’d all prefer less conflict and fewer plans gone awry, but that would be boring in fiction! In books and movies, we want to see how characters navigate trouble. In this class, we’ll look at how writers create tension in their stories, and then we’ll have fun creating some trouble for our […]
Which characters from your favorite books, movies, and TV shows are unforgettable? What makes some fictional characters so realistic and interesting? In this creative writing class, we'll talk about writing interesting and believable characters -- people who come to life on the page -- and then we'll create our own! No creative writing experience is […]
In this creative writing class, we’ll talk about how real-life conversations aren’t just about the words spoken. Together, we’ll read examples of conversations in nonfiction and fiction writing and look at the many ways writers reveal what’s really going on between two (or more) people speaking to each other. Having primed our creative pumps, we’ll […]
Let’s time travel! Ancient Pompeii? The Roaring '20’s? Which time period in history fascinates you? In this creative writing class, we’ll have some fun writing either fiction or nonfiction stories (your choice) set in a different era. We’ll also talk about how to use research to add texture to scenes and stories set in the […]
In this expressive arts class, we will write stories from our life experiences and matters of the heart. There will be prompts for freewriting of our stories. From that we will create poems and visual art inspired by our poetry! Registration will close at noon on the day before class. If you have any questions, […]
When you were a little kid, did you believe the seeds you swallowed would grow a watermelon in your belly? Did your parents' black and white photos make you think they grew up in a colorless world? In this creative writing class, we'll use Nikki Giovanni and Seamus Heaney's reflections on childhood, mothers, and fathers […]
What article of clothing have you had the longest? What stories could it tell? Have you saved your concert t-shirts? What was your favorite piece of clothing as a child? In this creative writing class, we’ll take inspiration from what others have written in response to some of these questions and then write about the […]
Unleash the power of your story! This class will guide you through crafting a short, captivating story and equip you with the tools to shape your story-sharing style confidently. Walk away ready to share your story and leave a lasting impression! Registration is required. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES 12PM THE DAY BEFORE CLASS. If you […]
Alchemy is the ancient practice of trying to transform base metals into gold. We will practice our own "alchemy," finding inspiration for our poetry (or stories, if you prefer) by combining words, phrases, and images in playful and unexpected ways! No writing experience is necessary. Registration is required. Registration closes at noon on the day […]
This month, we're taking our creative writing inspiration from O. Henry magazine's 2024 essay contest. The magazine says, "From beloved pets to snake encounters, we want to get our paws on your story." So, we'll have some fun writing about our own animal encounters! Participants don't have to submit to the contest. No writing experience […]
In this creative writing class, we'll explore techniques for digging deeper into a topic, reworking the "architecture" of a story or essay, and polishing our sentences. Although not required, participants will have the option to email a story or essay (1000 words or less) to the instructor the week before our class meets. Registration is […]
