Pathway: Expand & Discuss
Expand & Discuss Offerings
For readers and writers who love digging in, this pathway offers rich conversations and craft-focused discussions centered around books and big ideas. Grow, question, and engage with others who love to think critically about stories and storytelling.
Short Story Summit | Sep 30
Join us for an engaging evening dedicated to the mechanics and magic of the short story. Join award-winning authors Aamina Ahmad, Megan Giddings, and Julie Schumacher as they discuss the inspiration, challenges, and artistry behind crafting short stories.
Patricia Smith Live: Reading & Conversation in Support of the Loft | Nov 7
Join National Book Award winning poet Patricia Smith for an intimate evening of poetry and conversation in support of the Loft on Saturday, November 7, at House of Hope Presbyterian Church in Saint Paul.
Cornelius Eady Author Talk | Nov 20
Please join us for a public reading by the 2026 McKnight Judge in Poetry and Spoken Word, acclaimed writer, poet, and leader, Cornelius Eady. Eady's groundbreaking and celebrated work confronts history, celebrates resilience, and captures the rhythms of everyday life.
Expand & Discuss Classes
Expand & Discuss
Online
Double Session
Date
Oct 10, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026
Time
Saturday, 12 p.m. - Saturday, 2 p.m.
Price
$74.00
$66.60 (Friend)
Expand & Discuss
Online
4 Week
Date
Oct 28, 2026 - Nov 18, 2026
Time
Wednesday, 6 p.m. - Wednesday, 8 p.m.
Price
$148.00
$133.20 (Friend)
Expand & Discuss
In-Person
Double Session
Date
Nov 7, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026
Time
Saturday, 12 p.m. - Saturday, 2 p.m.
Price
$74.00
$66.60 (Friend)
Expand & Discuss
In-Person
Single Session
Expand & Discuss
Online
Single Session
Expand & Discuss
Online
Single Session
