Evolving schedule of writing classes, workshops, and retreats

2026

Writing Retreats

Spring Writing Retreat at Elm Hurst Inn & Spa in Ingersoll, Ontario, Friday, April 24 – Monday, April 27, 2026 Details here.  

June in Algonquin Writers' Retreat at Arowhon Pines Resort in Algonquin Park
Friday, June 5 – Monday, June 8. Details here. at: brianhenry@sympatico.ca 

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Writing Workshops

“Writing for Children & for Young Adults” with guest Andrea Cascardi, Senior Literary Agent at Transatlantic Agency, Sunday, March 1. Details here. 

“Writing a Query Letter” with a free workshop, Saturday, March 28 in St. Catharines. Details here.   

“Writing Your Life” with guest author Sue Williams, Sunday, April 12. Details here.

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Spring Writing Courses

In-person “Intensive Creative Writing”  
 ~ For more experience writers
Thursday afternoons 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
First readings emailed March 5, 2026.
Classes: March 12 – May 28 
Burlington Anglican Lutheran Church
3455 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, Ontario (Map here). Course Details here. 

Online “Intensive Creative Writing”

Offered at 3 different times:

Tuesday evenings online 6:30 – 9:00
First readings emailed April 21.
Classes: April 28 – June 16 or to June 23 if the class fills up

Wednesday afternoons online 12:30 – 3:00
First readings emailed April 15
Classes: April 22 – June 10 or to June 17 if the class fills up. No class June 3.

 Friday mornings online 10:00 – 12:30
First readings emailed April 10
Classes: April 17 through June 19. No class April 24 or June 5 

      Details of all three online “Intensive” classes here. 

“Writing Kid Lit”
~ Board Books to Young Adult Novels
Online: Monday evenings, 7 – 9 p.m.
April 13 – June 22. No class April 27, May 18 or June 8. Details here.  

“Writing Personal Stories”
Online: Tuesday afternoons, 1 – 3 p.m.
April 14 – June 16, or to June 23 if the class is full. No class April 28 or June 9. Details here. 

To reserve a spot or for more details about any course, workshop or retreat, email: brianhenry@sympatico.ca