Writing Workshops
We offer a range of writing workshops here at the Community Writing Center where you can explore a variety of writing topics in theme-based classes. Past workshops include Journaling for Mental Health, Poetry, Novel Writing, Songwriting, Food Memoirs, and Creative Writing. Workshops are created in response to community requests and are taught by our talented Writing Assistants. If there's a workshop you'd like us to offer in the future, please let us know by emailing us at cwc@slcc.edu.
Most workshops take place at the Community Writing Center. We try to keep the cost of workshops as low as possible, and are able to offer some for free through partnerships and grant funding. Fees can be waived for financial hardship. Otherwise, donations are always welcome. Due to limited space, it is necessary to register in advance if you plan to attend a workshop. Registration will close twenty-four hours prior to the scheduled event. Registrants who choose not to attend may call to cancel up to one week prior to the workshop; after this time payments are non-refundable.
Note: If you have any issues or problems registering online for one of our workshops, please contact us at 801-957-2192 or cwc@slcc.edu for assistance.
Fall 2024 Workshops
She Said: Womanhood in Utah – Breaking the Glass Ceiling
1-part workshop
Wednesday, November 13, 6-8 pm
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Shirley Chisholm, Sandra Day O'Connor, Kamala Harris. Or perhaps Kathrine Virginia Switzer, Billie Jean King, Ronda Rousey, Serena Williams, Simone Biles. From politics to sports and business to STEM, women around the world have toppled invisible barriers for generations. Join the CWC and Amplify Utah to explore how women have navigated reaching, breaking, and shattering the glass ceiling, both on the public stage and in their personal lives. Inspired by the voices of women who have shaped history, this workshop presents guided writing exercises that foster self-discovery, reflection, and empowerment. No previous writing experience or preparation required.
Cost: Free. Registration is required.
Location: CWC, 210 East 400 South #8.
Grant Writing
2-part workshop
Saturdays, December 7, 14, 10-1 pm
Join the SLCC Community Writing Center for an interactive workshop on the basics of grant writing. We’ll cover the basics of grant proposals and explore strategies of persuasive storytelling to make a strong case for your projects and organization.
Cost: $50 (fee can be waived on request; contact kati.lewis@slcc.edu). Registration is required.
Location: CWC, 210 East 400 South #8.
Pet Memoirs
1-part workshop
Tuesday, December 10, 6-7:30 pm
We love to read and write about our animal friends, whether it is through personal photo scrapbooks, stories about incredible animal adventures, or following our favorite cat personality on social media. Join the CWC in this workshop celebrating our favorite furry, scaly, and feathered friends as we explore the ways we connect with animals and one another through writing.
Cost: $15. Registration is required.
Location: CWC, 210 East 400 South #8.
Holiday Horrors: Drawing Spooky Inspiration from the Winter Season
1-part workshop
Saturday, December 14, 1:30-3:30 pm
Imagine being trapped indoors during the darkest and longest nights of the year. What fearsome spirits will Mother Nature yield from the pine tree forest? What about the dark side of the winter solstice? Sick Santa, cranky Krampus, evil elves, Rudolf out for Revenge? In this hands-on workshop, we will play with holiday tropes, twist traditions, and have a jolly old time slashing through the snow! We will be learning, discussing, brainstorming, writing, and sharing!
Cost: $15. Registration is required.
Location: CWC, 210 East 400 South #8.
Writing for Change: Letter Writing
1-part workshop
Saturday, January 25, 10:30 am-noon
Join the CWC during this legislative session to learn techniques for writing letters to editors, institutional administrators, and public officials. Come with a social issue in mind and explore persuasive strategies and format recommendations.
Cost: Free. Registration is required.
Location: CWC, 210 East 400 South #8.
Write Your Rage
1-part workshop
Tuesday, January 28, 6-7:30
In this workshop, we’ll reclaim the power of our anger, dismantle societal messages that belittle it, and use writing to turn frustration into amplifying our voices and imaginations. Whether you want to write poetry, personal essays, or fiction, this space will help you channel your emotions into work that challenges norms and reshapes the possibilities for expressing our anger, rage, and despair.
Cost: $15. Registration is required.
Location: CWC, 210 East 400 South #8
Writing as a Journey of the Soul
2-part workshop
Saturdays, February 8 and 15, 11:30-1:30 pm
Join us as we present a two-part workshop on writing that explores your connections with your inner-self, others, nature, universe, spirituality, or your cultural heritage in a meaningful and creative way. So, if you are interested in writing as a mindfulness practice, a meditative introspection, and as a spiritual exploration this workshop is for you.
Cost: Free. Registration is required.
Location: CWC, 210 East 400 South #8
Queerly Beloved: Romance 101
1-part workshop
Tuesday, February 11, 6-8 pm
We all have stories within us. Maybe they’re our own. Maybe we wish they were. Either way, this class is going to talk about how to bring your inner romantic to life. Whether you’re a 2SLGBTQ+ ally or the formerly closeted Sapphic desperate for stories where love that looks like ours can conquer all, this class is for you. We’ll be going over tropes, double entendre, niche markets, finding queer agents and publishers, and most importantly, sensitivity and inclusion. You’re here, you’re real, and you deserve to be seen.
Cost: $10. Registration is required.
Location: CWC, 210 East 400 South #8
Exploring Sci-Fi Futures for Teens
1-part workshop
Saturday, February 22, 10 am-2 pm
Science fiction combines future technology with themes of adventure and rebellion. In this workshop for teen writers, we’ll explore world-building, technology, and revolution in science fiction. We’ll also begin writing sci-fi stories of our own. For ages 12-14.
Cost: Free. Ages 12-14. Registration is required.
Location: CWC, 210 East 400 South #8