free weekly drop in class for bipoc writers: RESISTANCE, RESILIENCE, and respite

Description: This is a free weekly drop-in class for BIPOC writers, led by local activist and writer Taari Coleman.  Writers will receive craft instruction on a variety of topics, including fiction, memoir, and more experimental writing, dictated by the class interests. Students will also receive writing prompts, time to write in class, and opportunities to share their writing, with in class feedback from peers and the instructor. This class aims to be a welcoming and safe space for BIPOC writers to write, gather, share, and empower one another.

Instructor: Taari Coleman

Dates: Begins Saturday, May 18 and runs every Saturday for six weeks total

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Level: all levels, including beginners welcome

Location: Redbud Writing Project Headquarters, 719 N. Person. St. Raleigh, NC

Cost: Free (This class is made possible with a generous grant from the NC Arts Council)

(Note: Since this is a drop in class, feel free to sign up even if you’ve missed class periods! If you sign up after May 16 just send Arshia a message at the email address below indicating that you’ve signed up so you can be added to the list.)

How to sign up: fill out this short form (remember to hit submit). We will contact you on May 16 with a welcome email. If you haven’t heard anything by May 17, please contact asimkin [@] redbudwriting [dot] org