Pathway: Gather & Socialize

Gather & Socialize Offerings

Writing and reading don't have to be solitary—this pathway centers connection, conversation, and community. Join fellow writers and readers for casual meetups, celebrations, and shared creative energy.

Spring Student Reading
Spring Student Reading | May 8

Join us for a special evening of student readings at the Loft! Ten students enrolled in 2024–2025 classes will share original work across genres and formats.

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Graphic for Jon Austin's Book Launch and Fundraiser on May 13, features an image of Jon Austin in a circular frame with the book cover for "The Mechanic"
Jon Austin Book Launch and Fundraiser | May 13

Jon Austin is launching his new book, The Mechanic, with My Word Publishing. The book launch will double as a fundraising event for the Loft because his creative writing journey began here. There will be light bites, drinks, a reading, and Q&A.

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Graphic depicting a sun with rays and water symbols. The words over the top read PoeSA - Poetry Service Announcement
PoeSA | May 30

Join Heid E. Erdrich and a cohort of poets convened and commissioned as part of her fellowship from the Academy of American Poets.

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Gather & Socialize Classes
In-Person
Single Session
A Class for Writers of Color and Indigenous Writers: The ABCs of Narrative Construction
Date
Time
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Price
$40.00
$36.00 (Friend)
David Mura
In-Person
Single Session
A Class for Writers of Color and Indigenous Writers: Writing Immersive Worlds and Authentic Cultural Representation in Children’s Literature
Date
Time
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Price
$40.00
$36.00 (Friend)
Payal Doshi
Online
Crafting Intimate Narratives: A Workshop for Queer & Trans Writers
Date
Jun 17, 2025 - Jul 15, 2025
Time
Tuesday, 6 p.m. - Tuesday, 8 p.m.
Price
$148.00
$133.20 (Friend)
Jesaka Long
Online
Single Session
Summer Sampler: Fiction with John DeDakis
Date
Time
Wednesday, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Price
$8.00
$7.20 (Friend)
John DeDakis
Online
8 Week
8-Week: From Page to Publication
Date
Jul 2, 2025 - Aug 20, 2025
Time
Wednesday, 12 p.m. - Wednesday, 2 p.m.
Price
$296.00
$266.40 (Friend)
Kelly Van Sant
Online
Single Session
Writing & Publishing Your Op-Ed
Date
Time
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Price
$74.00
$66.60 (Friend)
Julie Knopp
Online
4 Week
4-Week: Start Writing Right Now
Date
Jul 29, 2025 - Aug 19, 2025
Time
Tuesday, 6 p.m. - Tuesday, 8 p.m.
Price
$148.00
$133.20 (Friend)
Tina Tocco
Online
Single Session
Behind the Scenes with Traditional Publishing
Date
Time
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Price
$55.50
$49.95 (Friend)
Sara Megibow
Online
Single Session
Summer Sampler: Digital Storytelling with John Moe
Date
Time
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Price
$8.00
$7.20 (Friend)
John Moe
In-Person
Single Session
How to Write Your Podcast
Date
Time
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Price
$55.50
$49.95 (Friend)
John Moe
Online
Single Session
Summer Sampler: Creative Nonfiction with Lizzie Lawson
Date
Time
Thursday, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Price
$8.00
$7.20 (Friend)
Lizzie Lawson
Online
Single Session
Summer Sampler: Fiction with Holly Day
Date
Time
Wednesday, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Price
$8.00
$7.20 (Friend)
Holly Day
Online
Single Session
Summer Sampler: Screenwriting with Bo Kaprall
Date
Time
Thursday, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Price
$8.00
$7.20 (Friend)
Bo Kaprall
Online
Single Session
Summer Sampler: Creative Nonfiction with Rachel Werner
Date
Time
Thursday, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Price
$8.00
$7.20 (Friend)
Rachel Werner
Online
Single Session
Nonfiction Book Proposal Writing Intensive
Date
Time
Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Price
$92.50
$83.25 (Friend)
Rachel Werner
In-Person
Single Session
Playing with Prose and Poetry
Date
Time
Saturday, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Price
$55.50
$49.95 (Friend)
Lara Mimosa Montes
Online
Single Session
Summer Sampler: Flash Fiction with Alex Juffer
Date
Time
Thursday, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Price
$8.00
$7.20 (Friend)
Alex Juffer
In-Person
Single Session
Summer Sampler: Creative Process with Alison Bergblom-Johnson
Date
Time
Tuesday, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Price
$8.00
$7.20 (Friend)
Alison Bergblom Johnson
Online
Single Session
Summer Sampler: Fiction with Sydney Fowler
Date
Time
Thursday, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Price
$8.00
$7.20 (Friend)
Sydney Fowler
Online
Double Session
Descriptive Writing
Date
Jun 14, 2025 - Jun 21, 2025
Time
Saturday, 12 p.m. - Saturday, 2 p.m.
Price
$74.00
$66.60 (Friend)
Jaye Viner
Online
Single Session
Summer Sampler: Poetry with Halee Kirkwood
Date
Time
Wednesday, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Price
$8.00
$7.20 (Friend)
Halee Kirkwood
Online
Single Session
Summer Sampler: Digital Storytelling with Clare Boyle
Date
Time
Wednesday, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Price
$8.00
$7.20 (Friend)
Clare Boyle
Online
Single Session
Summer Sampler: Fiction with Sruthi Narayanan
Date
Time
Tuesday, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Price
$8.00
$7.20 (Friend)
Sruthi Narayanan