Classes
Spring 2026 Classes
On Holy Ground: Ekphrastic Poetry Workshops Focused on the Outdoors
Mondays, January 12, 19, 26, 2026
Beginning Time: 7:00 pm CST.
In this three-part class, participants will discover new ways to engage with paintings of the outdoors by writing poems.
Come Along for the Ride: Travel Writing at Its Best
Monday, February 9, 16, 23, 2026
Beginning Time: 7:00 pm CST.
In this three-part class, learn how to layer descriptive details and actions to deepen travel writing.
A Deep Dive into Fictional Technique: Scene and Panorama
Mondays, March 2 & 9, 2026
Beginning Time: 7:00 pm CST
This two-part class will explore using scenes and panoramas to captivate readers and deepen meaning in writing fiction.
Preparing to Walk with Jesus: Writing and Reflecting on Holy Week
Sunday through Friday, March 22-27, 2026.
This year, let’s prayerfully approach Holy Week by writing key moments from our own lives and the lives of those we’ve known that echo the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ. This is a special in-person writing retreat/workshop in Mystic, CT, at the beautiful St. Edmund’s Sacred Art Institute.
Preparing for Resurrection Joy: Writing and Reflecting on Easter
Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Beginning Time: 9:45am.
Join master teacher Sarah Cortez for this one-day in-person writing workshop in Mystic, CT, at the beautiful St. Edmund’s Sacred Art Institute, to prepare for Christ’s glorious Resurrection.
The Art of the Short Story: Form and Method
Mondays, April 13, 20, 27, 2026
Beginning Time: 7:00 p.m. CST
By studying three classic short stories, we’ll hone our understanding of this art form in three separate classes.
Fall 2025-Spring 2026 Virtual Poetry Workshop
September 17, October 15, November 19, 2025, and January 21, February 25, March 18, 2026, 7:00 pm CST
Join poet Carla Galdo for a monthly six-session poetry workshop.