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Fall Classes for Teens

Meet multi-genre writers, build storytelling skills, write toward social justice, and spark writerly chaos in our virtual classes for teens.

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Minneapolis Poet Laureate 2023
Minneapolis Poet Laureate

Applications Now Open | The City of Minneapolis and the Loft are searching for Minneapolis' first-ever Poet Laureate. Applications are due by November 15! 

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Fall Classes

Now Open | Plan your fall with us. Dozens of amazing writing classes just waiting for you to explore your creativity, find your voice, and take your next steps. 

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Loft classes are offered online and in-person. All classes are designed to help you reach your goals. Explore our upcoming offerings and find your next chance to learn, connect, and grow.

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Upcoming Loft Events

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The Loft hosts numerous events throughout the year. Take a look at our upcoming offerings and plan your next visit.

Upcoming Loft Events
Oct
14
2023
Threads Dance Project presents Let America Be America - Salon #1

Grounded in the Langston Hughs poem by the same name, Threads Dance Project presents Let America Be America Again - Salon #1 an intimate look at excerpts from their full performance of Let America Be America Again, which merges spoken word and dance to explore what it means and will mean for America to truly be America.
Nov
16
2023
The Loft's Fall 2023 Student Reading
The Loft proudly presents an evening of student readings! Come join us for a showcase of some of the Loft's talented students as they read their own work.
The Loft's Blog
Reading Like a Writer
Nothing But Blackened Teeth and the Accumulation of Horror
An almost-inaudible whisper, an ancient sacrifice, and a party gone wrong—enter the ghostly world of Cassandra Khaw.
Allison Wyss
Sep. 28
Loft Spotlights
Fall's Magic and the Power of Outdoor Movement
Embark on a transformative journey this fall, where every step outside ignites your creativity and every observation becomes a written wonder.
Sara Puotinen
Sep. 16
The Bookish Brand
The Secret to Selling a Book Series
Discover Hanna Kim's pathway to becoming a published author, the unexpected extensions of "The Magic Lunch Box" series, and the joy found in community connections in the latest insightful blog post by Rachel Werner.
Rachel Werner
Sep. 7
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