Classes: For the listings here classes are defined as having a teacher who provides instruction to students. May be ongoing or for a short term. Fees may be required.

Well Known Local Teacher and Writer Nancy Rekow is offering workshops for writers on Wednesdays starting May 19, 6:30 p.m. Open to experienced or beginning writers, high school or adult. Poets or prosewriters welcome. Poets bring a poem or two, typed single space, with 8 copies. Prosewriters bring up to 5 pages, typed double-spaced.  $15 per session  For info. phone (206) 842-6908.  

A cozy cabin in Hansville will be the setting for a series of classes to be offered by Joyce Hart.  Joan is a published author, professional copy editor, and former teacher.  Joyce writes both nonfiction and creative writing, and has published over 30 books.  Classes will be open to all levels of writers, including beginners. Classes will cost $10/session and will be ongoing. Classes are slated to begin November 20th. (But other arrangements may be possible.) For more information contact  Joyce at joycehart@centurytel.net

Field’s End, an outreach program of the nonprofit Bainbridge Library Board, offers top-quality writing classes for adults. All classes will be held at the Bainbridge Library, 1270 Madison Avenue, Bainbridge Island, Washington 98110.  Most classes will fill on a first-come basis.  For full details and registration forms visit www.fieldsend.org   Tip: Eagle Harbor Books on Bainbridge Island and Liberty Bay Books in Poulsbo discount these books for class participants.

Registration forms are available online at www.fieldsend.org  and at the Bainbridge Public Library. Tuition assistance is available through the Jack Olsen (Memorial) Writers’ Assistance Fund. Apply for tuition assistance through the class registration form. Address your questions to the Field’s End registrar at registrar@fieldsend.org. 

Field’s End is a writers’ community, affiliated with the nonprofit Bainbridge Public Library, whose mission is to inspire writers and nurture the written word. Field’s End sponsors writing classes, the free monthly Writers’ Roundtable on the third Tuesday of the month at the Bainbridge Public Library, lectures and special events, and a Writers’ Conference in the spring. Information about Field’s End’s programs may be found at www.fieldsend.org.

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