Finding that life-work balance is the Holy Grail of making art. We’ll share what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what we’d like to try. Discussion topics include self-guided retreats, the Artist’s Way, Atomic Habits, workspace rituals, finding community, and much more!

Join the Book Rec Soiree!

Bring your favorite book (or two) for a festive night of mix and mingling. You’ll leave with a long list of your next best reads. Light refreshments and bookish giveaways!

Time is remarkably long at this fast-paced, fun night of micro workshopping. Each writer will read from their WIP for five minutes, and then immediately receive constructive feedback from the group. The second round-robin continues as time permits. All experiences welcome!

En plein air artists paint while outdoors. Think: Monet, Renoir, Sargent. We’ll do the same with our writing as we head across the street to the State House, walk along Main Street, and maybe just sit on a bench and observe our surroundings, notebooks in hand. There will be time back at the gallery to finish up our notes from the field and share our experiences.

Microdosing literature is all the rage. Flash fiction, nonfiction, and hybrid forms use the less is more philosophy where every word is gold. We’ll play with these miniature prose styles to weave complete narratives, reducing word count from 1,111 to 11 words, and chat about publications that love to accept flash.

Join us for a food and writing celebration at Rose & Rye Diner!

November’s harvest conjures so many vivid memories and sensorial experiences— apple-picking, gathering with family and friends, cooking meals passed down generations, trying new recipes, and even dining out. Through engaging discussion and fun writing prompts, we’ll use our favorite foods to inspire stories, poems, micro-memoirs, or essays. Bring your creative appetite!

Light snacks and full bar available! Bookish harvest giveaways!