Surrealist Creative Writing

Surrealism challenges how you think and create. This class uses playful writing exercises and group activities to spark unexpected ideas. You’ll explore key artists and writers that shaped surrealism, like André Breton, Leonora Carrington, and Georges Bataille. Through experimentation and collaboration, you’ll break habits, embrace spontaneity, and write in ways you never have before.

This class is already in session. Please contact our office at conted@seattlecolleges.edu or 206-934-3705 to inquire about late registration.

Surrealist Creative Writing

Surrealism challenges how you think and create. This class uses playful writing exercises and group activities to spark unexpected ideas. You’ll explore key artists and writers that shaped surrealism, like André Breton, Leonora Carrington, and Georges Bataille. Through experimentation and collaboration, you’ll break habits, embrace spontaneity, and write in ways you never have before.

• Jan 17, 2026 to Mar 21, 2026 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (9 sessions total), Saturday
• Fee: $230
• Item: 31787
• There will be no class 2/21.

Introduction to Zine Making

Create your own zine and explore the art of DIY self-publishing. In this hands-on class, you’ll experiment with storytelling and self-expression through words and images. You’ll also learn practical techniques for crafting zines from everyday materials, focusing on simple, creative methods to bring your ideas to life. Perfect for beginners and those looking to reconnect with the zine-making process, this class offers a relaxed space to make something that’s entirely your own.

• Oct 10, 2025 to Nov 21, 2025 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm (7 sessions total), Friday
• Fee: $140
• Item: 39849

• Students enrolled in this class are invited to participate in our Summer CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details.

  Supplies will be discussed in class.

Introduction to Zine Making

Create your own zine and explore the art of DIY self-publishing. In this hands-on class, you’ll experiment with storytelling and self-expression through words and images. You’ll also learn practical techniques for crafting zines from everyday materials, focusing on simple, creative methods to bring your ideas to life. Perfect for beginners and those looking to reconnect with the zine-making process, this class offers a relaxed space to make something that’s entirely your own.

• Jan 30, 2026 to Mar 20, 2026 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm (7 sessions total), Friday
• Fee: $220
• Item: 31788
• There will be no class 2/20.
  Students enrolled in this class are invited to participate in our Summer CE Student Art Show. Visit our Art Show page for more details.

Beginning Fiction: Crash Course

Improve the depth and flow of your storytelling in a class designed for new and developing creative writers. You will work step-by-step through a plan for a complete story including developing characters, mapping plot, writing dialogue, and creating exciting beginnings and resolutions. Bring pen and paper and be prepared to write; you will have lots of exercises and opportunities for feedback. Don't spend another day NOT writing--join us and bring your stories to life.

• Jan 27, 2026 to Mar 03, 2026 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (6 sessions total), Tuesday
• Fee: $150
• Item: 31848

Writing A Short Memoir

Turn your life experiences--dramatic and everyday--into a powerful short memoir. Tell the story of your life in bite-sized chunks. Learn the process of writing a short memoir piece: from selecting and reflecting on your experience, to writing and publishing your story.

• Jan 26, 2026 to Feb 09, 2026 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (3 sessions total), Monday
• Fee: $135
• Item: 34744

Introduction to Creative Writing

Introduction to Creative Writing is a playful, generative writing course for anyone who wants to write in the community of others and cultivate a creative writing practice. You will use prompts and writing activities to help you leap the boundaries of your brain, explore genres, and create and curate your own material to expand into creative writing projects. In addition, you will learn the art of workshop and how to give and receive useful feedback. In this supportive environment, you'll gain confidence as a writer, learning to trust your process and your work. By the end of the 6-week course, you will have developed a regular writing practice, established a writing community, and completed several original works of creative writing.

This class is already in session. Please contact our office at conted@seattlecolleges.edu or 206-934-3705 to inquire about late registration.

Introduction to Creative Writing

Introduction to Creative Writing is a playful, generative writing course for anyone who wants to write in the community of others and cultivate a creative writing practice. You will use prompts and writing activities to help you leap the boundaries of your brain, explore genres, and create and curate your own material to expand into creative writing projects. In addition, you will learn the art of workshop and how to give and receive useful feedback. In this supportive environment, you'll gain confidence as a writer, learning to trust your process and your work. By the end of the 6-week course, you will have developed a regular writing practice, established a writing community, and completed several original works of creative writing.

• Jan 22, 2026 to Feb 26, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (6 sessions total), Thursday
• Fee: $150
• Item: 36864
• Supplies are required for this course.

Creative Writing 2

Creative Writing is a 6-week class for anyone looking to develop their writing through practice, discussion, and community support. You can write in any genre and bring in your own work, whether it's a finished draft, a work in progress, or something new you’ve written during class.
This creative writing class focuses on giving and receiving feedback that is thoughtful, honest, and helpful. You’ll learn how to use that feedback to revise and move your writing forward. In-class writing time and conversations will help spark ideas and give you fresh ways to look at your work.
By the end of the course, you’ll have revised one or two pieces, built your feedback and revision skills, and added new writing to your practice.

• Jan 22, 2026 to Feb 26, 2026 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (6 sessions total), Thursday
• Fee: $150
• Item: 36867
• Supplies are required for this course.