Classes, Camps, Workshops & Registration Portal
LITERARY + THEATRE ARTS
The Creative Arts Guild provides Literary and Theatre Arts opportunities for people of all ages in our community. We are committed to furthering the arts through Literary and Theatre Arts education and performance instruction. Contact Literary & Theatre Arts Director Dana Shavin at danas@creativeartsguld.org for more information. A minimum of 4 students is required for the class.
It has long been a goal for the Creative Arts Guild to have a Literary Arts program, and that goal has finally come to fruition. Our new Literary Arts Coordinator Dana Shavin brings nearly thirty years of writing and publishing experience to the Guild, and she is hard at work organizing exciting writing and publishing workshops, readings, and writing groups for aspiring and established writers in the community, as well as a visiting writer series, author signings, and more, for those interested in all things literary.
Please reach out to Dana at danas@creativeartsguild.org with any questions about Literary Arts at the Guild!
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REGISTRATION PORTAL | LITERARY WORKSHOPS
JUMP TO FALL '26 - SPRING '27 WORKSHOPS + EVENTS
WAUGH STREET WRITERS GROUP
The Waugh Street Writers Group is a facilitated group (with an established leader) that meets twice a month, and is a safe, professional, and nurturing place to workshop ideas, share recent work, and get creative encouragement from other writers. They currently meet once a month in person at the CAG and once a month via Zoom. If you're interested in joining, please email Dana Shavin (danas@creativeartsguild.org) or Jim Sneary (jims@creativeartsguild.org)
To Register, Please Use the 'Registration Portal' Button Above.
Registration is open and ongoing until classes/workshops are full.
MONTHLY WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS:
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Writing After 50 with Sybil Baker |
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Through guided prompts, discussion, and reflective writing exercises, this literary workshop explores themes of aging, reinvention, freedom, letting go, and joy. Participants will examine personal experiences, imagined stories, and evolving identities while developing their voice in a supportive and creative environment. Whether writing memoir, poetry, fiction, or personal essays, this workshop invites writers to embrace change, celebrate growth, and uncover the beauty found in every stage of life. All experience levels are welcome. |
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Ages 18+ |
Saturday, August 1 |
10am-Noon |
$40/Workshop |
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Your Family Myths with Sarah Einstein |
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What is the story your family tells over and over again: what is the version that never gets shared? In this empowering literary workshop, participants will explore personal and inherited narratives through guided writing prompts, reflection, and storytelling exercises. Together, we’ll examine memory, identity, perspective, and the power of reclaiming our own voice. Whether writing memoir, fiction, poetry, or personal essays, participants will be encouraged to uncover untold stories and transform them into meaningful, authentic work in a supportive and creative environment. |
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Ages 18+ |
Saturday, September 5 |
10am-Noon |
$40/Workshop |
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Writing What Haunts You with Paul Luikart |
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Writing from what we’re obsessed with, what we can’t stand, and what still tugs at us after all these years, this workshop invites participants to explore the emotional pull behind their stories. Through guided prompts and reflective exercises, writers will dig into desire, resistance, memory, and the themes that refuse to let go. Whether working in memoir, fiction, poetry, or personal essay, this class encourages bold, honest writing that reveals what truly shapes us. All experience levels are welcome. |
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Ages 18+ |
Saturday, October 3 |
10am-Noon |
$40/Workshop |
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Jumpstart Your Writing for Newbies & the (Lazy) Seasoned Writer with Wes Fulkerson |
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Just when you think there’s no time to write, this energizing workshop steps in to clear the noise and get you moving. Designed to spark creativity and break through hesitation, participants will use fast-paced prompts, guided exercises, and playful exploration to generate new work and build momentum. This is a space to let go of excuses, reconnect with your voice, and remember that writing doesn’t need perfect conditions: just a starting point. All experience levels welcome. |
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Ages 18+ |
Saturday, November 7 |
10am-Noon |
$40/Workshop |
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Food, Memory, & Desire |
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This reflective workshop explores how food connects us to our bodies, our memories, and our sense of identity. Through guided writing prompts and sensory exploration, participants will examine how meals and ingredients hold emotional meaning; it links us to childhood, culture, family, and personal history. We’ll also consider what food reveals about desire, comfort, and self-understanding. Writers of all genres are invited to transform these rich sensory experiences into meaningful stories, poems, or essays in a thoughtful and creative space. |
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Ages 18+ |
Saturday, December 5 |
10am-Noon |
$40/Workshop |
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EVENING PROGRAMS
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Improv Showcase |
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If you’ve never been to a live improv show, you’re in for a treat. Join this talented troupe for a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud performance where nothing is scripted and everything is made up on the spot. Guided by audience suggestions, the performers will riff on unexpected themes, wild scenarios, and spontaneous ideas for a truly one-of-a-kind show every time. It’s high-energy, interactive, and full of surprises: perfect for a fun summer evening out. |
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Ages 18+ |
Thursday, August 13 |
6:00-7:30pm |
$10/attendee |
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Trick or Trout |
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Haunting stories and fishy tales of horror and intrigue come alive in this chilling reading event featuring local and regional writers and storytellers. From eerie mysteries to unsettling folklore and strange, uncanny fiction, each piece offers a glimpse into the darker side of imagination. Guests are invited to gather, listen, and share in an evening of suspense, surprise, and storytelling at its spookiest. Come be pleasantly spooked. |
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Ages 18+ |
Thursday, October 8 |
6:00-7:30pm |
$10/attendee |
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Eat their Words: A Holiday Literary & Culinary Collaboration |
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Writers will regale guests with their most memorable holiday food stories in this warm and indulgent evening of storytelling and culinary delight. As the Creative Arts Guild’s culinary program serves dishes inspired by the season and the memories behind them, guests will experience food at the center of narrative, nostalgia, and celebration. It’s a feast for both the table and the imagination: rich with literary flavor and gastronomic indulgence. |
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Ages 18+ |
Thursday, December 10 |
6:00-7:30pm |
$25/attendee |
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MORE OPPORTUNITIES
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Writers Group |
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The Waugh Street Writers Group is a facilitated group (with an established leader) that meets twice a month, and is a safe, professional, and nurturing place to workshop ideas, share recent work, and get creative encouragement from other writers. |
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Ages 18+ |
1st and 3rd Thursday of each month |
5:30-7:00pm |
Free |
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Author Signing |
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Authors' signing in conjunction with Photography Club gallery show opening. Meet and greet four diverse authors: George Spence, The Spence House and Night of the Shooting Stars; Barbara Tucker, author of the novels Sudden Future and Lying In; Linda Voychehovski, The Geography of Desire: A Memoir of West Africa; Kris Whorton, Everyday Omens, poetry. Free admission. |
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Ages 18+ |
Friday, August 7 |
5:30-7:30pm |
Free |
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