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The Creative Writing Project

The Creative Writing Project is a series of workshops designed to provide adult writers of all levels with opportunities to explore the art of creative writing. Each month-long series puts participants amongst a community of writers and educators, offering instruction and guidance from a diverse group of local and published writers. Throughout the series, writers will produce a piece of their choosing, exploring methods such as poetry, nonfiction, and prose.

Series Costs (4 sessions): This program is sold together as a 4 session series. Registration for the series is required through Passage. $100 for Non-Members, $80 for CAC Members or students.

Winter Registration

Spring Registration

2025 Winter Series Dates at the CAC

February 3 - Alison Covey Taylor
February 10 - Desirae Hosley
February 17 - Dr. Taylor Byas
February 24 - Amy Tuttle

2025 Spring Series Dates at the CAC:

April 5 - Stacy Sims
April 12 - Yalie Kamara
April 19 - Annette Januzzi Wick
April 26 - Jamie-Lee Morris

Contact the CAC's Education Team if you have any questions.

Included in each Series:

4 sessions (1 per week) that explore the creative writing process with a diverse group of local writers.
An embossed notebook with guided writing prompts.
Coffee and refreshments
Class size is limited, ensuring participants are given time for individual attention.