Writing classes at the Turner Center for the Arts are for students of all levels and ages who are looking to advance their skills and make writing an active part of their lives. Through these classes, students explore a variety of paths to written expression and authorship is promoted. Our youth writing classes are currently held online only, and our adult group meets both online and face-to-face. Both the youth and adult classes are taught by Dr. Cheryl Carvajal, an accomplished and published author and literary educator. The Turner Center is building a supportive community of writers that provides opportunities for students from various backgrounds and interests to participate in an enriching experience.
LITERARY ARTS
Young Online Writers League (YoWL)
Next in-person and online group meeting is Saturday, October 7 | 11am-1pm
Please check your DISCORD account for meeting dates and locations
Are you a teenager who longs to write? Do you have a story to tell? Join us for the Young Writers League! Students write poetry and fiction, growing comfortable in a workshop setting as they learn how to discuss one another's work, hone skills with varied exercises, and gain insight into their writing abilities as each one find their unique writing voice. This class is offered online using Discord, with regular meetings in both online and face-to-face formats.
Instructor/Author: Dr. Cheryl Carvajal
Ages: 11-17
COST: FREE
All supplies provided.
Writer’s League (WL)
Group meets online or in-person on Saturday afternoons | 2pm-4pm
In-person meetings are held in the upstairs conference room at the Turner Center for the Arts Main Galleries
Please check your DISCORD account for updates on meeting dates and locations
Welcome to the Writer's League! This is an adult group of writers at all levels of experience who will meet up with like-minded writers and authors for writing sessions. These sessions will include critiques, writing strategies, and activities. This class is offered online using Discord, with regular meetings in both online and face-to-face formats.
Instructor/Author: Dr. Cheryl Carvajal
Ages: 18+
COST: FREE
All supplies provided.