Winter 2026 Classes
Memoir and Personal Essays
Have you ever had an urge to write about your life stories or thought-provoking experiences? What’s stopping you from writing? Many of us are hindered by time. During these classes, we’ll write and read our stories and offer feedback and support to each other. Whether you're new to writing or have unfinished work, enrolling today and creating a plan can help you start writing.
When: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: in person at Springfield Museums and in Zoom
Note: Snow day classes will be held in Zoom
Registration is now open, call 413-263-6800, ext. 377 or online via the link below.
5-weeks: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27; Feb 3 - register online
5-weeks: Feb 10, 24; Mar 3, 10, 17 (no class 2/17) - register online
Intermediate Creative Writing and Memoir
This in-person 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.
When: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: in person at Springfield Museums
Registration is now open online or call 413-263-6800, ext. 377
10-weeks: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb 4, 11, 25; Mar 4, 11, 18
(no class 2/18; snow days Mar 25 & Apr 1)