Creative Writing with Shelby Wardlaw
Practical four-week creative writing course focusing on storytelling craft, with craft talks, mentor texts, free writing prompts, and peer sharing to mine memories, overcome blocks, and build complex believable characters.
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Sixty-minute timed writing sprints in a low-key coffeehouse atmosphere, with quick intros and communal accountability for novels, poems, lyrics, resumes, and work reports; arrive early to claim a seat and focus.
Sixty-minute timed writing sprints in a low-key coffeehouse atmosphere, with quick intros and communal accountability for novels, poems, lyrics, resumes, and work reports; arrive early to claim a seat and focus.
Sixty-minute timed writing sprints in a low-key coffeehouse atmosphere, with quick intros and communal accountability for novels, poems, lyrics, resumes, and work reports; arrive early to claim a seat and focus.
Focused evening writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop, with short social check-ins before and after; bring your current project and a coffee for quiet, nonjudgmental accountability alongside local writers.
Focused evening writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop, with short social check-ins before and after; bring your current project and a coffee for quiet, nonjudgmental accountability alongside local writers.
Focused evening writing sprints in a cozy coffeeshop, with short social check-ins before and after; bring your current project and a coffee for quiet, nonjudgmental accountability alongside local writers.
Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a cozy South Asheville café, punctuated by brief introductions for accountability and local writer networking; all experience levels welcome to bring projects, grab a drink, and write together.
Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a cozy South Asheville café, punctuated by brief introductions for accountability and local writer networking; all experience levels welcome to bring projects, grab a drink, and write together.
Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a cozy South Asheville café, punctuated by brief introductions for accountability and local writer networking; all experience levels welcome to bring projects, grab a drink, and write together.
Quiet guided meditation and journaling exercises coax out lyric ideas and the 'shy inner voice' for song-focused creativity, with listening practices and writing prompts in a small studio forum for artists.
Quiet guided meditation and journaling exercises coax out lyric ideas and the 'shy inner voice' for song-focused creativity, with listening practices and writing prompts in a small studio forum for artists.
Quiet guided meditation and journaling exercises coax out lyric ideas and the 'shy inner voice' for song-focused creativity, with listening practices and writing prompts in a small studio forum for artists.
Hands on workshop teaching practical budgeting, debt reduction tactics, and long term investing strategies to build financial freedom; participants leave with actionable tools, templates, and community resource referrals.
Hands on workshop teaching practical budgeting, debt reduction tactics, and long term investing strategies to build financial freedom; participants leave with actionable tools, templates, and community resource referrals.
Hands on workshop teaching practical budgeting, debt reduction tactics, and long term investing strategies to build financial freedom; participants leave with actionable tools, templates, and community resource referrals.
Poet M.K. Barreau leads a generative poetry workshop at Pack Memorial Library, using evocative prompts and craft discussion to help writers translate the unspoken into concise, image-driven lyric work in a supportive community setting.
Poet M.K. Barreau leads a generative poetry workshop at Pack Memorial Library, using evocative prompts and craft discussion to help writers translate the unspoken into concise, image-driven lyric work in a supportive community setting.
Poet M.K. Barreau leads a generative poetry workshop at Pack Memorial Library, using evocative prompts and craft discussion to help writers translate the unspoken into concise, image-driven lyric work in a supportive community setting.
Gentle guided journaling and meditation practices for songwriters and artists to drop beneath the busy surface mind, listen for the shy inner voice, and nurture emergent melodies and lyrics in a small group forum.
Gentle guided journaling and meditation practices for songwriters and artists to drop beneath the busy surface mind, listen for the shy inner voice, and nurture emergent melodies and lyrics in a small group forum.
Gentle guided journaling and meditation practices for songwriters and artists to drop beneath the busy surface mind, listen for the shy inner voice, and nurture emergent melodies and lyrics in a small group forum.
Intimate six-week evening creative writing workshop exploring the hero's journey through guided prompts, craft exercises, and peer feedback; limited enrollment ensures personalized mentorship and focused revision across six Wednesday sessions.
Intimate six-week evening creative writing workshop exploring the hero's journey through guided prompts, craft exercises, and peer feedback; limited enrollment ensures personalized mentorship and focused revision across six Wednesday sessions.
Intimate six-week evening creative writing workshop exploring the hero's journey through guided prompts, craft exercises, and peer feedback; limited enrollment ensures personalized mentorship and focused revision across six Wednesday sessions.
Mostly-silent independent writing session with optional light conversation; headphones encouraged and brief introductions at the start to set goals, welcoming writers of all experience levels seeking a focused cafe workspace.
Mostly-silent independent writing session with optional light conversation; headphones encouraged and brief introductions at the start to set goals, welcoming writers of all experience levels seeking a focused cafe workspace.
Mostly-silent independent writing session with optional light conversation; headphones encouraged and brief introductions at the start to set goals, welcoming writers of all experience levels seeking a focused cafe workspace.
Roundtable writers' critique where participants share new pieces and exchange constructive feedback; bring 8–10 printed copies for group reading in a relaxed kava lounge setting.
Roundtable writers' critique where participants share new pieces and exchange constructive feedback; bring 8–10 printed copies for group reading in a relaxed kava lounge setting.
Roundtable writers' critique where participants share new pieces and exchange constructive feedback; bring 8–10 printed copies for group reading in a relaxed kava lounge setting.
Two-and-a-half-day intentional creativity retreat blending guided journaling, inquiry, and expressive art to dismantle limiting beliefs, catalyze emotional release, and co-create a clear, embodied vision for the new year.
Two-and-a-half-day intentional creativity retreat blending guided journaling, inquiry, and expressive art to dismantle limiting beliefs, catalyze emotional release, and co-create a clear, embodied vision for the new year.
Two-and-a-half-day intentional creativity retreat blending guided journaling, inquiry, and expressive art to dismantle limiting beliefs, catalyze emotional release, and co-create a clear, embodied vision for the new year.
Quiet guided meditation paired with reflective journaling to nurture the ‘song within’ and coax shy creative impulses into form. Artists gather in a small studio forum for listening practices, prompts, and gentle songwriting exploration.
Quiet guided meditation paired with reflective journaling to nurture the ‘song within’ and coax shy creative impulses into form. Artists gather in a small studio forum for listening practices, prompts, and gentle songwriting exploration.
Quiet guided meditation paired with reflective journaling to nurture the ‘song within’ and coax shy creative impulses into form. Artists gather in a small studio forum for listening practices, prompts, and gentle songwriting exploration.
Quiet guided meditation followed by reflective journaling using Taoist poems—exploring hidden currents, underlying life-stories, and contemplative insights through prompts and group sharing in an intimate, beginner-friendly writing circle.
Quiet guided meditation followed by reflective journaling using Taoist poems—exploring hidden currents, underlying life-stories, and contemplative insights through prompts and group sharing in an intimate, beginner-friendly writing circle.
Quiet guided meditation followed by reflective journaling using Taoist poems—exploring hidden currents, underlying life-stories, and contemplative insights through prompts and group sharing in an intimate, beginner-friendly writing circle.
Hands on mixed media workshop exploring collage, acrylic washes, and found materials assemblage in a relaxed studio atmosphere; beginner friendly, social, and focused on playful material experimentation and creative skill building.
Hands on mixed media workshop exploring collage, acrylic washes, and found materials assemblage in a relaxed studio atmosphere; beginner friendly, social, and focused on playful material experimentation and creative skill building.
Hands on mixed media workshop exploring collage, acrylic washes, and found materials assemblage in a relaxed studio atmosphere; beginner friendly, social, and focused on playful material experimentation and creative skill building.
Cozy screening of the romantic comedy and fantasy Groundhog Day followed by a discussion unpacking moral development, transformative character arcs, and Stanley Cavell’s film theory on ritual, repetition, and redemption.
Cozy screening of the romantic comedy and fantasy Groundhog Day followed by a discussion unpacking moral development, transformative character arcs, and Stanley Cavell’s film theory on ritual, repetition, and redemption.
Cozy screening of the romantic comedy and fantasy Groundhog Day followed by a discussion unpacking moral development, transformative character arcs, and Stanley Cavell’s film theory on ritual, repetition, and redemption.
Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.
Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.
Welcoming open stage for poets, comedians, musicians, and first-time performers to try original poetry, jokes, and songs in an intimate, community focused night that prizes creativity, courage, and attentive audience listening.
Laid-back improv exercises focusing on creativity, play, and confidence-building through short improv games and ensemble exercises; no-performance pressure, beginners welcome, free to attend with RSVP recommended and stairs at the entrance.
Laid-back improv exercises focusing on creativity, play, and confidence-building through short improv games and ensemble exercises; no-performance pressure, beginners welcome, free to attend with RSVP recommended and stairs at the entrance.
Laid-back improv exercises focusing on creativity, play, and confidence-building through short improv games and ensemble exercises; no-performance pressure, beginners welcome, free to attend with RSVP recommended and stairs at the entrance.
Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a brass-and-copper mountain pendant with a silver moon and hands-on bench skills—sawing, filing, sanding, riveting, stamping, texturing, and torch work; all materials provided. Open to ages 9 and up and welcomes all skill levels.
Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a brass-and-copper mountain pendant with a silver moon and hands-on bench skills—sawing, filing, sanding, riveting, stamping, texturing, and torch work; all materials provided. Open to ages 9 and up and welcomes all skill levels.
Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring a brass-and-copper mountain pendant with a silver moon and hands-on bench skills—sawing, filing, sanding, riveting, stamping, texturing, and torch work; all materials provided. Open to ages 9 and up and welcomes all skill levels.
Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) training covering overdose response, safe administration, and harm reduction strategies; free monthly midday session with online Zoom access and practical overdose response drills.
Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) training covering overdose response, safe administration, and harm reduction strategies; free monthly midday session with online Zoom access and practical overdose response drills.
Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) training covering overdose response, safe administration, and harm reduction strategies; free monthly midday session with online Zoom access and practical overdose response drills.
Learn affordable, practical branding and marketing tactics across six weekly sessions, with hands-on exercises to clarify positioning, messaging, and low-cost promotional strategies for early-stage small businesses and solo entrepreneurs.
Learn affordable, practical branding and marketing tactics across six weekly sessions, with hands-on exercises to clarify positioning, messaging, and low-cost promotional strategies for early-stage small businesses and solo entrepreneurs.
Learn affordable, practical branding and marketing tactics across six weekly sessions, with hands-on exercises to clarify positioning, messaging, and low-cost promotional strategies for early-stage small businesses and solo entrepreneurs.