About Classes
About Loft Literary Center Classes
Adult, youth, and online classes are all now available.
In-Person Loft Classes
We will be offering a limited number of in-person classes, to take place at Open Book, through the winter/spring term.
If you are planning to attend an in-person class, please follow our COVID-19 protocols, found here.
The Student Experience
Loft Virtual Classes
Students love our video conference classes:
"It works—an effective way to learn and to have questions answered, particularly during these times."
"Taking an online class helps to take your focus off of what is going on in the world and provides hope for the future by helping you refocus on writing and the joy and satisfaction it can offer you and your audience."
Loft Classes
Throughout the year, the Loft offers hundreds of in-person, online, and youth classes in standard genres like poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, as well as offerings in numerous other offerings including creativity, the business side of writing, and genre specifics like mystery, romance, and screenwriting to name a few.
Whether you write novels or sestinas, memoir or 'zines, movies or blogs you’ll find a class just right for you at the Loft.
Work with the Best
Loft teaching artists are experienced, professional writers. More importantly, they are committed to working with a wide range of writers—from new writers building their confidence to experienced writers ready to hone their craft and seek publication.
Learn More About Classes
Learn everything there is to know about how Loft classes work— including our code of conduct and our cancellation and refund policies—all in one handy, downloadable PDF document.
Reach Your Goals
Loft classes are designed to help you find, set, and reach your goals.
Not sure what to take? Call us at 612-379-8999 or email us at loft@loft.org.
Online Flex Classes FAQ
Interested in Loft online flex classes, but not quite sure how they work? This document helps answer the most frequent questions we receive about our flexible schedule online classes.
Loft Scholarships
The Loft has a scholarship pool that provides access to a number of Loft offerings. Learn more and apply on our scholarship page.
Youth Classes
The Loft offers classes aimed at youth all year round, with the bulk of our offerings taking place in the summer. Classes are designed for youth of all abilities and focus on developing a lifelong passion for storytelling, reading, and writing. Most classes break down into age ranges of 6–8; 9–11; 12–14; 13–17; and 15–17.