Writers may work alone but the feedback of other writers is vital. The Writer’s Workshop gives students an opportunity to share their works-in-progress with fellow writers under the guidance of instructor Nancy McMillan.
Writers can bring in up to five double-spaced pages to be read aloud and critiqued. Writers will receive constructive feedback from other writers and the instructor. Critique guidelines will be provided. The workshop runs for two hours, to allow plenty of time for each writer to receive thorough attention.
The workshop runs for two hours and the fee for the workshop is $30.
Workshop is limited to 6 students.
COVID POLICY – Until further notice, proof of vaccination is no longer required to attend classes. Masks remain optional.
Writers may work alone but the feedback of other writers is vital. The Writers’ Workshop gives students an opportunity to share their works-in-progress with fellow writers under the guidance of instructor Nancy McMillan.
Writers can bring in up to five double-spaced pages to be read aloud and critiqued. Writers will receive constructive feedback from other writers and the instructor. Critique guidelines will be provided. The workshop runs for two hours, to allow plenty of time for each writer to receive thorough attention.
The Workshop runs for two hours and the fee for the workshop is $30. All levels are welcome.
Workshop is limited to 6 students. All students must register by Thursday, March 16 to receive the Zoom link.Students have the option to take this workshop ONLINE on Zoom or in-person.
COVID POLICY – Until further notice, proof of vaccination is no longer required to attend classes. Masks remain optional.
Please use the drop-down menu when registering for in-person or zoom.
Have you always wanted to try your hand at writing, but never took the leap? Perhaps you’ve put down your pen for a while and need a jumpstart. Or maybe you like the camaraderie and accountability that come with being part of a workshop.
Come experiment in this low-stress, generative class! You’ll kindle your imagination with fun prompts to get those gears moving. Then, if you choose, you’ll share your work in a supportive environment and receive positive feedback. You’ll walk away each week with a new piece of writing—maybe even something you’d like to build on.
Open to fiction, poetry and memoir, and appropriate for all levels, beginner to advanced.
The fee for this 4-week class is $120. Class size is limited to 8 students and requires a minimum of 4 students to run.
Students must register by Tuesday, January 17, 2023, to receive the Zoom link.
About the Instructor: Tina Tocco’s writing for children has appeared in Highlights,Highlights HighFive,Cricket, AppleSeeds, Humpty Dumpty, Turtle Magazine for Preschool Kids, Pockets, and other children’s publications. She is the author of the children’s poetry collection The Hungry Snowman and Other Poems (Kelsay Books, 2019). Tina’s fiction, nonfiction, and poetry have also been published in various literary journals and anthologies, such as New Ohio Review, Crab Creek Review, Potomac Review, River Styx, Harpur Palate, Ovunque Siamo, Best Small Fictions 2019, and Wild Dreams: The Best of Italian Americana. In 2019, she was nominated for a Pushcart Prize in fiction. Tina earned her MFA in creative writing from Manhattanville College, where she was editor-in-chief of Inkwell, the college’s national literary journal.
Writers may work alone but the feedback of other writers is vital. The Writers’ Workshop gives students an opportunity to share their works-in-progress with fellow writers under the guidance of instructor Nancy McMillan.
Writers can bring in up to five double-spaced pages to be read aloud and critiqued. Writers will receive constructive feedback from other writers and the instructor. Critique guidelines will be provided. The workshop runs for two hours, to allow plenty of time for each writer to receive thorough attention.
The Workshop runs for two hours and the fee for the workshop is $30.
Workshop is limited to 6 students. All students must register by Thursday, September 15 to receive the Zoom link.Students have the option to take this workshop ONLINE on Zoom or In-person.
COVID POLICY – Until further notice, proof of vaccination is no longer required to attend classes. Masks remain optional.
Please use the drop-down menu when registering for in-person or zoom.
Writers may work alone but the feedback of other writers is vital. The Writers’ Workshop gives students an opportunity to share their works-in-progress with fellow writers under the guidance of instructor Nancy McMillan.
Writers can bring in up to five double-spaced pages to be read aloud and critiqued. Writers will receive constructive feedback from other writers and the instructor. Critique guidelines will be provided. The workshop runs for two hours, to allow plenty of time for each writer to receive thorough attention.
The Workshop runs for two hours and the fee for the workshop is $30.
Workshop is limited to 6 students. All students must register by Thursday, April 21 to receive the Zoom link.Students have the option to take this workshop ONLINE on Zoom or In-person.
COVID POLICY – Until further notice, proof of vaccination is no longer required to attend classes. Masks remain optional.
Please use the drop-down menu when registering for in-person or zoom.
Don’t understand Poetry? Think it’s not your cup of tea? This workshop may be just for you!
A poem can speak volumes with a handful of words. Come celebrate National Poetry Month in April and try your hand at writing your own poems. In this two-part class, instructor Nancy McMillan will introduce students to a set of contemporary, accessible poems and lead the class in a discussion of the basic elements of poetry.
These poems will be used as a springboard for students to write their own poetry. Students will experiment with a variety of poetic forms as the instructor guides them step-by-step in creating their own work. Writing by hand is recommended but not required.
No experience is necessary, but do bring your spirit of play!
The fee for the two-day workshop is $60.Class enrollment is limited to eight students.
Nancy McMillan of Bethlehem is the award-winning author of March Farm: Season by Season on a Connecticut Family Farm (www.marchfarmthebook.com). She holds a graduate degree in writing from The Graduate Institute and one in music from Lesley University, where she studied historical women composers. She also studied in the MFA program at Manhattanville College. Her essay “For the Love of Linen” appeared in the 2020 Connecticut Literary Anthology and was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Her essays and articles have appeared in Connecticut newspapers and magazines and in literary journals. She is the Director of the Writing and Literature Program at Arts Escape. In her writing classes, she helps students embrace and inhabit their innate creativity. Find more at www.nancymcmillan.com.
Writers may work alone but the feedback of other writers is vital. The Writers’ Workshop gives students an opportunity to share their works-in-progress with fellow writers under the guidance of instructor Nancy McMillan.
Writers can bring in up to five double-spaced pages to be read aloud and critiqued. Writers will receive constructive feedback from other writers and the instructor. Critique guidelines will be provided. The workshop runs for two hours, to allow plenty of time for each writer to receive thorough attention.
The Workshop runs for two hours and the fee for the workshop is $30.
Workshop is limited to 6 students. All students must register by Thursday, February 24 to receive the Zoom link.Students have the option to take this workshop ONLINE on Zoom or In-person.
COVID POLICY – Until further notice, proof of vaccination is no longer required to attend classes. Masks remain optional.
Please use the drop-down menu when registering for in-person or zoom.
You have a short story you’re trying to finish, but it’s not quite there yet. It needs some editing, some polishing, some suggestions from fellow writers with similar goals. Bring that work-in-progress and your concerns to this six-week class. You’ll have the opportunity to workshop your piece multiple times so you can receive feedback, discuss your story, and make revisions. We’ll focus on craft issues such as point of view, dialogue, setting, character development, and effective use of language to help you improve that not-quite-there-yet short story. All fiction genres, including flash fiction and children’s/YA fiction, welcome!
The fee for this 6-week class is $240. Class size is limited to 8 students.
Students must register by Tuesday, April 5 to receive the Zoom link.
About the Instructor: Tina Tocco’s writing for children has appeared in Highlights,Highlights HighFive,Cricket, AppleSeeds, Humpty Dumpty, Turtle Magazine for Preschool Kids, Pockets, and other children’s publications. She is the author of the children’s poetry collection The Hungry Snowman and Other Poems (Kelsay Books, 2019). Tina’s fiction, nonfiction, and poetry have also been published in various literary journals and anthologies, such as New Ohio Review, Crab Creek Review, Potomac Review, River Styx, Harpur Palate, Ovunque Siamo, Best Small Fictions 2019, and Wild Dreams: The Best of Italian Americana. In 2019, she was nominated for a Pushcart Prize in fiction. Tina earned her MFA in creative writing from Manhattanville College, where she was editor-in-chief of Inkwell, the college’s national literary journal.
Stories are the foundation of all our communication. They spark emotion and help us find the commonalities in our shared human experiences and to connect more meaningfully to one another. We all have them. And, whether big or small, all of our stories matter.
Your Stories Matter: The Art of Storytelling Workshop provides the resources needed to begin to shape the experiences of your life into captivating stories and to gain the confidence needed to share them with others. Learning objectives are as follows:
Understand the essential building blocks of effective story-crafting
Review the differences between crafting a written story versus an oral story
Practice public speaking and performance exercises to increase confidence and authenticity and to help engage and inspire listeners
The workshop includes time for writing, reflection, constructive feedback, active listening, and group discussion in a relaxed, supportive environment. The fee is $45 and enrollment is limited to 20 participants.
Founded in 2016 by Kerri Gawreluk and Will Diaz, We Rise: Storytelling Collective is a Fairfield-County, CT-based storytelling organization whose mission is to empower individuals and strengthen communities through the art of storytelling.
We Rise produces live events, hosts storytelling workshops, and is actively involved in community outreach to promote the use of storytelling as one of the most effective ways to foster personal growth and progressive social change.
**Our top priority is the safety of our students, instructors & staff. Please note, classes may be cancelled if we feel it is not safe, and your tuition will be refunded.
COVID POLICY – Only fully vaccinated students will be permitted to attend classes.Physical proof of vaccination will be requested door (one time only).Don’t forget to bring your vaccination card.
