Robert Frost: A Guided Discussion With Gregg Thompson

The Writer's Garret 215 S. Tyler St., Dallas, TX, United States

A beloved icon of American poetry, Robert Frost composed some of the most recognizable works in the form. From "Stopping By The Woods On A Snowy Evening" to "Nothing Gold Can Stay" and beyond, Frost's body of work spanned nearly 50 years. Join us for an afternoon discussion led by Gregg Thompson, drawing from material…

Canceled Haiku & Senryu With Joan Canby

The Writer's Garret 215 S. Tyler St., Dallas, TX, United States

Most of us are familiar with the Haiku poetic form–or at least we think we are. Haiku are 3 lined short poems about nature with a serious theme and have a Japanese kigo (seasonal word) or a kireji (a cutting word).  Senryu are 3 lined short poems about the human condition, often humorous or cynical…

Writing From The Senses With Joe Milazzo

Full City Rooster 1810 S. Akard St. #100, TX, United States

Powerful writing presents us with things to hear, see, touch, smell, and touch. In this workshop, participants will engage brief readings, discussion, and shared writing exercises, with a  focus on: How to get in touch with our senses. How to translate sensory impressions into figurative language (or imagery). How to use imagery to make our writing…

Lyceum Series: Daniel DeVaughn – Writing Past Lives: Description At The Threshold

The Writer's Garret 215 S. Tyler St., Dallas, TX, United States

Welcome to the lyceum. These free, monthly workshops are held on the third Saturday of the month, and offer writers of every genre and skill level an opportunity to learn, experiment and develop their craft. We hope you’ll join us! “Writing Past Lives: Description At The Threshold,” led by Daniel DeVaughn, will be held on…

Write To Heal Veterans Workshop

The Writer's Garret 215 S. Tyler St., Dallas, TX, United States

The Writer's Garret is calling all Veterans to participate in our "Write to Heal" writer's workshop. These twice monthly workshops are free for all U.S. Veterans and active duty military members. Regardless of what branch you served in, which era you wore the country's cloth in, whether you saw combat or maintained the liberties of…

Writing In Nature With Lisa Huffaker

Twelve Hills Nature Center 817 Mary Cliff Rd., Dallas, TX, United States

The shift of seasons, year after year, means the natural landscape provides ever-changing inspiration for artistic expression. Whether honing the precision of observational description or threading the needle of metaphor, writers of every skill level and style can use nature writing as a practice for experimentation, development and pleasure. Join Teaching Artist in Residence Lisa…

Stone Soup New Works Reading

Apprentice Oak Cliff 919 Morrell Ave., Dallas, TX

At the heart of The Writer's Garret's mission, Stone Soup peer critique working groups support writers of every level of their craft. Since our founding, Stone Soup groups have created an encouraging environment for the development of new works across genre. We're proud of the work these workshops have enabled, including full-length novels, long-form journalism,…

Gardens Of Solitude: Reading Faiz With Maryam Baig

The Writer's Garret 215 S. Tyler St., Dallas, TX, United States

Faiz Ahmed Faiz was and remains among the most celebrated poets of Pakistani literature, remaining influential even now, forty years after his death. Join Maryam Baig for an afternoon reading and discussing Faiz's work, which will not only introduce participants to genres, themes, and structures in Urdu poetry, but will also detail Faiz’s works in…

Pegasus Contemporary Ballet & The Writer’s Garret Present Words For A Resonant Space

Kalita Humphreys Theatre 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas, Texas

Pegasus Contemporary Ballet, in collaboration with the Writer’s Garret, presents Words For A Resonant Space. This inspiring and unique production combines dance and poetry with imagination and insight into the human experience. Featuring Dallas-based poet Lisa Huffaker alongside the dancers of Pegasus Contemporary Ballet, this production will highlight the parallel power of language and movement, artfully…