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Desert of Maine Creative Writing Workshop


  • Desert of Maine 95 Desert Rd Freeport, Maine United States (map)

Desert of Maine Creative Writing Workshop
Wednesdays, April 26th - May 31st
from 3pm - 5pm
Ages 8 - 13

Looking for a fun way to be outside this spring? Join us for a free, six week writing workshop at one of the most unique places in Maine! We will invite young writers to explore the ecology, geology, and history of the this fascinating landmark, reimagining its oldest stories and creating new ones. We'll use our close observation and wild imaginations to write across various genres, dipping our toes into fiction, nature writing, and poetry while uncovering the secrets beneath the sand. Led by Education Manager Marjolaine Whittlesey and co-hosted by Mela Heestand of the Desert of Maine Center for Arts and Ecology.

Registration for this program is now full. To join the waiting list, email Marjolaine Whittlesey at marjolaine@tellingroom.org.

Earlier Event: March 22
ASTUR UNVEILED Book Launch
Later Event: May 9
Show & Tell 2023