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Don't forget to check the main calendar for other writer get-togethers and events.
As a service to the literary community, James River Writers provides listings of organizations that offer writing classes and host writing groups. These listings are for informational purposes only. JRW strongly suggests checking with the sponsoring organization before enrolling in the class or workshop. Listings are updated on a quarterly basis. Please send listings to info@jamesriverwriters.com. Classes/workshops submitted for inclusion on this list must be open to the public.
Writing Groups, Classes and Workshops
Every semester, adult writing classes on a variety of topics are offered by the following organizations. Please check their websites for details:
- The Visual Arts Center, 1812 West Main Street, Richmond, VA 23220, (804) 353-0094. http://visarts.org/classes
- Pine Camp Arts & Community Center, 4901 Old Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23227, 804-646-3677. A catalogue of classes is available at http://www.ci.richmond.va.us/parks/pine_brochure.pdf
- Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Studio School, HealthSouth Visual Arts Center, http://www.vmfa.museum/LearnMoreAdults.html, across the street from the Museum on Grove Avenue. 804.367.0816.
- The Cultural Arts Center, 2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen 23060, 804-261-ARTS (2787). http://www.artsglenallen.com/ca_classes.htm
Sign-up sheets for independent writing groups are available during James River Writers' events. By adding your name to the Writing Group Sign-Up Sheet, JRW will put you in contact with other writers seeking same. For more information, attend JRW events, http://jamesriverwriters.com/about/index.htm#jrwpresents, and sign up for a group, or email info@jamesriverwriters.com.
The Virginia Screenwriters' Forum meets monthly (except July, August and December) at Art Works in downtown Richmond. VSF brings screenwriters together and offers support and constructive feedback to member's scripts in progress. Throughout the years, member scripts have been made into movies and a PBS documentary and have been optioned by major production companies. Aspiring screenwriters are welcome. For more information, email vsf@comcast.net or go to www.virginiascreenwritersforum.com
The Richmond Playwright's Forum meets on the second Monday of every month, 7:00-9:00 pm at the Barksdale Theatre Willow Lawn conference room. Members will share works in progress and discuss the play writing process. RPF is open to all interested persons, and welcomes your participation as voice actors or active listeners. For more information, contact Margie Langston at margie.langston@yahoo.com or go to www.richmondplaywrightsforum.org.
Richmond Christians Who Write meets on the third Sunday of every month, 2:00-5:00 pm, at Grove Avenue Baptist Church, 8701 Ridge Road. For more information, contact Tom Lacy, 749-4050, revtcl@aol.com or Rebekah Robb, 527-0913, info@rebekahrobb.com.
The Hanover Writers Club meets on the third Saturday of each month at 10 am at the Mechanicsville Library. Meetings are geared to support members, encourage them to write, and help them improve their craft. For more information, visit the website at www.hanoverwriters.org.
Email calendar@jamesriverwriters.com with literary calendar listings. Please submit at least two weeks in advance.
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