Xpressions Public Writing Workshops

In partnership with The Sparrow's Fortune, UCI brings free creative writing classes to the Circle.

Xpressions Public Writing Workshops:

The Sparrow's Fortune will facilitate an 8-part series of creative writing workshops with the participants of University Circle Inc. This will be a combination of workshops that target conversation regarding methods of writing poetry and skills necessary to perform poetry. This series will focus on developing participants' emotional processing and physical expressionist skills. Through each workshop, participants will identify and discuss their life experiences while reading poetry and essay excerpts. Participants will then discuss and practice expression as it relates to writing letters, crafting poetry, and reciting their work aloud.

This series indirectly helps participants cultivate their own ability to create positive environments for themselves and others, practicing active listening and responding to challenging situations with confidence.

-Week 1: Cartoon Network/Dreamworld

- Week 2: True Peace Work

- Week 3: We Cry Together

- Week 4: The Idea of a Home

- Week 5: Pick and Personify

- Week 6: Little Stones at my Window

- Week 7: Free Writing & Performance Exercise

- Week 8: Open Mic