6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pacific
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The Poetry Wheel is a six-week journey into the ever-turning world of poetry; where inspiration spins in and out like a revolving door. Each week, participants will explore a different poetic form, study compelling examples, and engage in generative writing exercises designed to help uncover their unique voices.
Built on curiosity and craft, the class invites students to read, write, listen, and reflect - again and again - recognizing that poems are elusive creatures, much like thoughts, memories, and dreams. The Poetry Wheel offers a space to learn how to coax these moments into the light.
By the end of the course, participants will have a collection of poem drafts in six distinct forms; each one a new spoke on their creative wheel.
This 6 week program will run on Wednesdays, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
About the Instructor:
Julianna Waters holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the Rainier Writing Workshop. Her work has appeared in numerous literary journals, including CRAFT and The Bellingham Review. Two of her short stories were featured in the speculative fiction anthology A Dark and Stormy Night, and her writing can also be found in Falling Star Review, Four and Twenty Magazine, and American Songwriter Magazine.
Waters has served as a Writer in Residence at the Anderson Arts Center in Red Wing, Minnesota, and at Hypatia-in-the-Woods in Shelton, Washington. Julianna formerly taught writing at the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology and is the founder and facilitator of The Poetry Wheel, a process-focused poetry workshop.
She lives with her husband and their Pomeranian in Hood River, Oregon, where she writes, weaves, walks, and makes music along the life-giving shores of the Columbia River.
The Dalles Art Center
220 E 4th St, The Dalles, OR
The Dalles, OR 97058
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(phone: 541-296-4759)
Set your intentions for the year ahead with an evening of creativity and reflection at TDAC. Led by local artist and instructor Mary Hahm, the workshop begins with a brief guided journaling session to help participants clarify their goals, values, and hopes for the coming year.
With that grounding, Mary will lead you into creating a collage-based vision board, offering inspiration and techniques to help you translate your ideas into a visual roadmap for 2026. All materials are provided, and guests are welcome to bring any personal images or keepsakes to incorporate.
To celebrate the start of a new year, attendees are invited to toast with a glass of wine or enjoy a signature “Manifestini,” available in both spirited and non-alcoholic versions.
Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere, meaningful conversation, and the chance to create a piece that will support your focus and intentions throughout the year ahead. This gathering is perfect for friends, sisters, or anyone looking to begin 2026 with purpose and creativity.
About the Instructor:
Mary is an artist, educator, and craft enthusiast. She hosts Cozi Craft Studio workshops, creating a welcoming community space where anyone, from beginner to seasoned crafter, can unwind, get creative, and connect with like-minded people.
| 4/22/2026 - 5/27/2026 |    |