WELCOME TO THE HVWC CALENDAR: home of all our upcoming readings, events and workshops. You can view by list or calendar (see right menu to choose). Click the colored tabs below to show only specific options. Our workshops run as multi-session series or one-day “intensives.” Note, we list the multi-session courses on the first day they meet only. The full dates of the session are described in the course descriptions. You would need to scroll back to the start date if you needed to enroll for something already underway. But do let us know if you want to join something in midstream since we need the blessing of the instructor. Questions? Email us.
Workshops – This category encompasses all one-day and multi-week classes, whether in person or via Zoom.
Readings – Our readings are in many different genres and take place in person, on Zoom, or both!
HVWC Recurring Events – This category encompasses such regular favorites as Open Mic, Open Write, and Submission Sunday.
Special Events – These other creative experiences are sure to interest our creative community!
Please note that this event is now sold out! Thanks for all the interest. If you want to be put on the waiting list for this evening, or have questions about other Cast Party events. including the Oct 5&12 groups, please email [email protected] Cast Party presents: A FREE 4-hour D&D 5e Halloween themed storytelling event: […]
Somatic meditation views the body as the fundamental arena of meditation practice. Through specific practices, we observe how the body’s wisdom can serve as a guide in our everyday lives. In this regular group gathering, we’ll explore the view of somatic practice, practice meditation together, and discuss our experiences. This group will be facilitated by Paul […]
This six-session workshop will meet weekly on Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM ET via Zoom, from September 27 - November 4. Short stories are like small dogs — they pack a lot of energy and personality into their small forms and are superbly suited to burrowing down after one particular goal. Short stories are also an excellent […]
Join Life Coach and Author, Naomi Vladeck and Author and Artist Jenny Laden in a special author conversation on Saturday, September 23 at 5pm. During this event, Naomi will share stories and practices from her new book Braving Creativity, Artists Who Turn the Scary, Thrilling, Messy Path of Change into Courageous Transformation and invite author […]
In this class we'll look at sonnet crowns, prose sonnets (Harryette Mullen and Ralph Waldo Emerson), the "American sonnet" (Wanda Colman and Terrance Hayes) the Seussian memoir sonnet (Diane Suess) and others. Students will engage with the rigor and flexibility of the form, learning all the sonnet can hold. NB: This class will be taught on Zoom and will be capped at 15 students. Registrants will […]
Eaters who fantasize about reviewing restaurants for a living tend to picture themselves sitting at a dinner table rather than a desk, because writing is the hard part of food criticism. But finding the words to capture a meal can be just as rewarding as locating the best curry in town, so long as you’re […]
Somatic meditation views the body as the fundamental arena of meditation practice. Through specific practices, we observe how the body’s wisdom can serve as a guide in our everyday lives. In this regular group gathering, we’ll explore the view of somatic practice, practice meditation together, and discuss our experiences. This group will be facilitated by Paul […]
Join us in person at the Hudson Valley Writers Center or on Zoom as we welcome Heller Levinson and Mary Makofske as they read from their most recent books. Books will be available for purchase on site. Heller Levinson has published over a dozen books and his work has appeared in over a hundred journals. His […]
Natalie Tsur and Mariah Lanzer will facilitate an afternoon of generative writing, as well as an informal exchange between attendees' writing experiences, practices, and recent reads. In doing so, we hope to cultivate an intimate writing community (at no cost!) with the participation of other writers their age (18-25). Therefore, the Young Adult Open Write […]
We are excited to hold Open Mic Night in hybrid form, both in-person at HVWC and virtually! Please note reader slots are sold out. There are still in-person and Zoom audience tickets available. Physical and virtual doors open at 7:20 pm for event starting at 7:30 pm. Due to popular demand to participate, we’ve had […]