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Everyone has a story. Sometimes it’s a chance encounter worthy of a mystery novel; sometimes it’s a simple moment of beauty that stops you in your...

A story’s characters are what gives it a beating heart. From their innermost thoughts and words to the complex choices they make, this course will...

Grandpa and Grandma’s first meeting. Your parents’ journey to America. The birth of your first (or fifth) child. All families have stories, but man...

What is a poem that doesn’t have any words? A poem that is struggling to depart the page? A poem that challenges us to rethink “poetry” altogether?...

Poetry is not only about word choice; it’s also about how the words lay on the page. This class will explore poetic forms that emphasize how the wo...

Everyone has a story. Sometimes it’s a chance encounter worthy of a mystery novel; sometimes it’s a simple moment of beauty that stops you in your...

Figurative language can help illuminate the meaning of a story, its characters, or its theme. In this course, we’ll review pieces like “A White Her...

Monsters in the shadows. Creepy tales around a campfire. Nothing is as delicious as the thrill of a scare. How do authors invent such hair-raising...

One of the most potent powers of writing is its ability to remold the past. Whether it’s journaling about a past conversation that didn’t go as you...

This class explores the medicinal properties of common weeds found in the Kansas City area. Participants will learn to identify, harvest, and prepa...