Some stories can only happen in one particular place. We’ll explore how writers create immersive settings that shape character, mood, and plot. And we’ll practice writing our own settings that feel vivid, transporting, and unforgettable.
craft, close reading
1
Session
Saturday, August 22, 2026
1:10-4:10 pm PT
In Person
Fiction
Let the cards guide your creative work. In this generative class, we’ll use tarot and oracle decks to spark new writing, surprise your imagination, and quiet your inner critic.
generative
4
Sessions
Thursdays, July 30 - August 20, 2026
7:10-9:10 pm PT
In Person
The Writing Life
Obsessed with a niche topic? There’s a story in there and research can help you unearth it. Learn to dive deeper into your interests and turn what you find into compelling literary nonfiction.
craft, workshop
6
Sessions
Tuesdays, July 28 - September 1, 2026
7:10-9:10 pm PT
In Person
Fiction
Intermediate
Great food writing goes beyond the plate. Through reading and prompts, we’ll explore the food essay as a way to write about memory, culture, history, pleasure, the human experience, and more. Leave with an essay draft and a strategy for next steps and/or publication.
generative, craft, cohort
4
Sessions
Thursdays, August 13 - September 3, 2026
5:00-7:00 pm PT
In Person
Fiction
Advanced
Build creative momentum through fast-paced writing bursts in this energizing fiction class. You’ll generate fresh material, quiet your inner critic, and leave with story starts—and the exhilaration of finally getting words on the page.
generative
1
Session
Saturday, July 25, 2026
1:10-4:10 pm PT
In Person
Fiction
Advanced
It turns out the antidote to writer’s block is being annoyed. Bring your grumbles and unpopular opinions—they’re going to fuel fun new humor pieces, poems, micro fiction and nonfiction. Get something off your chest and get some great writing from it, too.
generative
1
Session
Saturday, July 25, 2026
10:00-1:00 pm PT
Online
The Writing Life
Every human being lies or deceives in some way and your characters should, too. We’ll examine different types of deception and how they can be powerful drivers for our stories. Great for anyone interested in character motivation.
generative, craft, personal growth
1
Session
Monday, August 24, 2026
5:00-8:00 pm PT
Online
Fiction
How you tell a story matters as much as the story itself. In this sentence-level craft class, you’ll learn how rhythm, syntax, tone, and structure can create mood, reveal character, and shape the way your story lands with readers.
craft
1
Session
Saturday, August 29, 2026
10:00-2:00 pm PT
In Person
The Writing Life
Revision can feel overwhelming, but it’s often where a piece truly begins to take shape. In this intensive, we’ll demystify the process by breaking it into clear steps and exploring techniques for strengthening and refining a work-in-progress.
craft, creative practice
1
Session
Saturday, August 8, 2026
10:00-1:00 pm PT
In Person
Fiction
Introductory
Doomscroll less, make more! In true DIY spirit, we’ll collage, doodle, write poetry and manifestos, and assemble it all into a handmade zine—a mini self-made fanzine—that you can reproduce and share.
generative, creative practice
1
Session
Saturday, August 22, 2026
10:00-4:00 pm PT
In Person
The Writing Life
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1
Session 
In Person
Fiction
Intermediate