Three incredible poets, two unforgettable days at Paul Smith’s College, and hundreds of inspired students!
November 2nd and 3rd, from 9am-3pm, the Adirondack Center for Writing presents the High School Writing Retreat at Paul Smith’s College. Students will enjoy poetry performances and learn to supercharge their writing guided by workshop leaders and renowned performance poets Jon Sands, José Olivarez, and Roya Marsh.
Register for two days of writing workshops, epic performances, and meeting new friends and fellow writers interested in growing their literary community and finding inspiration in peers. This is a perfect opportunity to include on college applications.
The retreat is free and open to any student in grades 9-12, including public, private and homeschool students. It will be held in-person at Paul Smith’s College (7777 NY-30, Paul Smiths, NY 12970). Schools and/or parents are responsible for students’ transportation and lunch.
Register as a school or as an individual homeschool student.
No experience necessary, and no fee to attend.
Since 2005, the Adirondack Center for Writing has hosted its annual High School Writing Retreat, and each year brings in more talented local teen writers. Learn more about the annual retreat and this year’s featured workshop leaders on the Adirondack Center for Writing website.
Can’t get enough great writing? Catch electrifying performances by each one of these award-winning poets during Poetry on Broadway, November 2nd from 7-8pm, at the Adirondack Center for Writing. Books will be for sale, and a book-signing will follow the performances.
Adirondack Center for Writing
The Adirondack Center for Writing brings people and words together. The ACW cultivates the art of writing and the joy of reading; celebrate the power of language to invite discovery, to create an understanding of people and sense of place, and to build a community. Check out what’s new and newsworthy at ACW and be sure to visit their Saranac Lake location for drop-in reading, writing, and community time.