May
14
Note: This is a series of four separate writing retreats. You may attend all sessions, but you will need to register for each one individually. Choose your date(s) when you […]
May
19
Join us to practice your Spanish conversation skills! Discussions will revolve around Spanish-language podcast episodes, articles, debate topics, and real-life scenarios, giving participants a chance to challenge their comprehension, expand […]
May
28
Carefully facilitated, the Poetry From Art Workshop includes collage, journaling, and writing poetry directly from the collaged art. Each workshop begins with a brief yogic/science-based, calming, nervous system breathing technique. […]
Jun
1
We will read contemporary poets in order to explore certain elements of poetry: image, sound, the 5 W’s, visual presentation, and time. Students will also write new poems of their […]
Jun
3
Loss can take many forms — the death of a loved one, the loss of a job or career, retirement and thefading of a familiar role, a health crisis, or […]
Jun
8
This Spanish Level 1 course is designed to introduce students to a new language, covering grammatical concepts, situational and functional vocabulary, expressions, phrases, and pronunciation. At the end of the […]
Jun
8
Whether you have a fresh idea or want to adapt your existing work to the screen, this course is designed to teach the standard formatting for a screenplay. For beginners […]
Jun
8
In this class, we’ll be inspired to write from rotating prompts during short, timed writing sessions designed to help you get your pen moving while shutting down your inner critic. […]
Jun
9
Students will gather for one session focused solely on poetry generation. Sean Corbin, Poetry Gauntlet coordinator, will attempt to overwhelm you with writing prompts in order to challenge everyone to […]
Jun
9
Students will have the opportunity to continue learning and practicing Spanish, whether for social, cultural, or academic enrichment. This course covers Spanish grammar, which is important to handle more structures […]
Jun
9
In three two-hour classes, students will practice reading their own poetry aloud. Focus will be on diction, scanning, projection, and other techniques that can help every poet ‘sell’ his, her, […]
Jun
10
This is a recording of a live class held on April 5, 2025. The link to the video and accompanying materials will be automatically emailed to you after registering. This class […]
Jun
10
Q-munity returns this summer! Grounded in the LGBTQ+ community, this writing group allows you to explore your authentic voice and expression while exploring the rich history and contemporary landscape of […]
Jun
11
GRADES 6–9: Join us for an adventure in learning! This class uses the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons to show kids how fun critical thinking, teamwork, and math can […]
Jun
11
Participants learn to see life like a writer. We will take a deep dive (as deep we can in 6 sessions) into the nature of creativity, how to find the […]
Jun
12
If you’re interested in writing and have reached that golden age, this is the group for you! Participants can expect cross-genre writing prompts; feedback for family stories, memoir, poetry, and […]
Jun
15
During this math workshop, students will be actively involved in the process of learning, working together, and reflecting. This class is structured to provide strategies, skills, and concepts through a […]
Jun
15
Learn to conduct efficient online research of quality primary and secondary sources, organize findings, draw conclusions, and write productive pieces of academic writing. Topics can be based on individual interest, […]
Jun
15
This workshop class is designed to motivate and inspire writers of kids’ books by exploring plot and craft techniques through discussion, peer-sharing, and writing exercises. Come with a work-in-progress—or at […]
Jun
15
Learn to build the blueprint for a long-running series by writing an original pilot. This course is designed for aspiring writers who want to develop a new TV drama concept […]
Jun
15
Join us for a balanced literacy program that focuses on developing independent and passionate young readers. We will work on reading strategies and comprehension techniques through a consistent structure including […]
Jun
16
Writing book reviews is a way to be a good literary citizen, to process what you read, and be in conversation with literature and culture–all while championing the authors and […]
Jun
17
GRADES 4–5: Your pencil is your magic wand! OWL class makes creative writing fun for kids. Using “neon words,” and images based on all of the five senses, young minds […]
Jun
17
A distinctive trait of much memorable writing is its (and its author’s) “sense of place.” But any “place” is much more than just its geographical location — place is also […]
Jun
18
An informal discussion group focusing on literature by and about women. Be prepared to buy the selected works or borrow them from the library. Contact the Carnegie Center for the […]
Jun
18
What’s the point of writing or creating anything right now? In this current moment of collapse – from the AI-induced collapse of meaning to various forms of climate and democratic […]
Jun
20
This workshop will detail the ekphrastic process and provide prompts that will serve you whenever you face the blank page. Elizabeth will guide you to respond to visual and musical […]
Jun
23
What can the songs of legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton teach us about writing, craft, and perspectives in poetry? In this in-person workshop, Let Me Say This: A Dolly Parton Poetry […]
Jun
24
Spanish Level 2 builds upon the foundation established in Spanish Level 1. This course aims to reinforce and refine all grammatical structures to facilitate accurate communication in Spanish. Furthermore, new […]
Jun
24
This course is designed for absolute beginners or beginners with some prior knowledge to develop a strong foundation in the German language. This is designed to start with the formula […]
Jun
25
What is a story? Why do we tell stories? Answering these questions is essential for every story craftsperson across all formats, genres, and industries. This class provides instruction on principles […]
Jun
25
Spanish 3 is an intermediate-level course designed for students wishing to build upon the fundamentals acquired in the Carnegie Center’s Spanish Levels 1 and 2, or elsewhere. Students are expected […]
Jun
26
This writing experience offers attendees the opportunity to engage in a creative and communicative loop without judgment. We write from a variety of prompts designed to release the inner censor […]
Jun
27
Thinking about self-publishing your book and don’t know where to start? This class will help you determine whether self-publishing is the right route for you, what is the best route […]
Jun
27
ONLINE: Saturday, June 27 & July 18, 10:30–11:30 AM Book: Nuestra parte de la noche by Mariana Enriquez Join us for a monthly discussion group of contemporary Latin American, Latinx […]
Jun
30
Join us for a monthly discussion of contemporary and classic novels as well as nonfiction chosen by the group. This group has been meeting since 1993 and always welcomes new […]
Jul
6
This course is designed to help storytellers unlock the power of their inspiration by applying principles of story craft to an idea and transforming it into a workable draft. Whether […]
Jul
7
You are not alone— Write with a supportive community to release the stress of current and past events. This class will explore ways to help you let go of stress […]
Jul
9
French 1 is a beginner’s course focusing on building a solid foundation in how the French language works, including pronunciation, sentence structure, and cultural insights to help students to start […]
Jul
14
Pre-K–K: Is your child ready to engage in and benefit from an early learning experience? In this class, we will focus on early literacy, numeracy, and fine motor skills through […]
Jul
14
Transform your passion for storytelling into a profitable venture by mastering the essentials of freelance pitching, platform building, and self-marketing. This course provides a step-by-step roadmap to help you navigate […]
Jul
16
Students will learn basic Spanish grammar, vocabulary, common expressions, greetings, and survival phrases, and discuss some cultural aspects of Spanish-speaking countries. Open to beginners and students who would like to […]
Jul
16
Join us each session for generative in-class exercises, and share your work in a supportive environment. We will discuss writing concepts in an open format to build a strong foundation […]
Jul
20
Do you struggle with submitting your writing to journals, or want to simply share work with your friends or community outside of the traditional submission channels? Sean Corbin of the […]
Jul
20
Using Julia Cameron’s life-changing book The Artist’s Way, the facilitator and students will support each other to write daily morning pages, go on regular artist dates, and complete weekly creative […]
Jul
23
Students will join with Poetry Gauntlet coordinator Sean Corbin to discuss and critique their individual work in a group setting. Each student will have the opportunity to share a poem […]
Jul
23
Calling all writers, cartoonists, filmmakers: participants in The Art of Observation experience intense lessons on being present, actively working exercises that sharpen observation skills (observing the world around us as […]
Aug
1
Congratulations! You wrote a thing! Now what? This four-session class will help you look at your first (or second or third) draft from an editorial perspective. We’ll discuss how to […]
Aug
2
This seminar is part of the Accents Originals Series held in partnership with Accents Publishing. Join Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame inductee Richard Taylor for a one-of-a-kind, in-person workshop on […]
Aug
3
GRADES 1–3: In this fun, hands-on class, we’ll work on reading strategies and comprehension techniques. Students will play games that help to boost their reading skills and engage in activities […]
Aug
3
During this math workshop, students will be actively involved in the process of learning, working together, and reflecting. This class is structured to provide strategies, skills, and concepts through a […]
Aug
3
*This class will run for 3 hours each day, Monday through Thursday.* GRADES 9–12: The Carnegie Center Filmmaking workshop is an exciting creative experience for high school students. Do you […]
Aug
4
Through close reading and discussion of fiction excerpts alongside in-class writing exercises and feedback on questions that arise in your own work, this class will help you build your reading […]
Aug
11
Documentary poems combine poetic techniques (imagination) with nontraditional elements (inquiry) such as journalism, government reports, interviews, political and/or religious tracts, advertising, court records, and other documentary sources. This course helps […]
Aug
18
Carefully facilitated, the Poetry From Art Workshop includes collage, journaling, and writing poetry directly from the collaged art. Each workshop begins with a brief yogic/science-based, calming, nervous system breathing technique. […]
