Summer 2026 Writing Classes
Stories, Heritage, and the Moments That Shape Us
Irish Cultural Center
These writing classes are held at the Irish Cultural Center (ICC). I will help you get started or get back to writing your life stories. Remember, when you write your memoirs, you get the last word!.
Five-Session Memoir Series (closed)
When: Monday, July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Irish Cultural Center, 429 Morgan Road, West Springfield, MA 01089
Cost: $120 ICC Patron / $135 General
Register: with Irish Cultural Center online or by phone.
Memoir & Personal Essays (closed)
Springfield Museums
Have you ever had an urge to write about your life stories or thought-provoking experiences? What’s stopping you from writing your memoirs and personal essays? Many of us are hindered by time. During this hybrid class, we’ll write, read, and offer feedback and support for each other’s stories. Whether you're new to writing or have unfinished work, enrolling today and creating a plan can help you start writing.
Time: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: at Springfield Museums and in Zoom
Register: online or call 413-263-6800, ext. 377 or 382
7-week session: July 7, 14, 21, 28; August 4, 11, 18
Creative Writing & Memoir
Springfield Museums
This hybrid class offers a supportive writing space for serious writers of memoirs, personal essays, poetry, short stories, or novels. During our three-hours together, we will write for an hour, share our pieces, and give/receive feedback from the group.
Location: Springfield Museums - Hybrid (in person and in Zoom)
When: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Register: online or call 413-263-6800, ext. 377 or 382
7-week session: July 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19