Evolving schedule of writing classes, workshops, and retreats

2026

Writing Retreats

Summer Serenity Writers' Retreat at Arowhon Pines Resort in Algonquin Park
Sunday, Aug 30 – Wednesday, Sept 2. Details here.  

Fall Colours Writers' Retreat at Sherwood Inn on Lake Joseph in Muskoka Sunday, Oct 18 – Thursday, Oct 22. Details here. 

Spring Writers' Retreat at Elm Hurst Inn and Spa in Ingersoll (southwest Ontario) Friday, April 23 – Monday, April 26, 2027. Details to come.

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Writing Workshops

Online: “Writing for Children & for Young Adults” with Patricia Ocampo, Senior Editor at Scholastic Canada. Sunday, August 23. Details here.

Online: “How to Get Published” with Gabby Sheiner, of Creative Artists Agency. Sunday, September 27. Details to come.

In-person: Writing Kid Lit – a free workshop
Saturday, Oct 3, Merritt Branch Library, St. Catharines, Ontario. Details here. 

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Fall Writing Courses

In-person “Intensive Creative Writing”
Thursday afternoons 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
First readings emailed September 10
Classes: Sept 17 – Nov 26 (no class Oct 22) and we'll extend it to Dec 3 or 10 if the course fills up. 
Burlington Anglican Lutheran Church
3455 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, Ontario.
Details here.

Online “Intensive Creative Writing”
Your choice of two different classes:
Tuesday evenings, Sept 15 – Dec 1 (or to Dec 8 if the class fills up)
First readings emailed September 8
Wednesday afternoons, Sept 16 – Dec 2 (or to Dec 9 if the class fills up)
First readings emailed September 9
     Details here. 

Online “Advanced Creative Writing”
Friday mornings, Sept 18 – Dec 3 (or to Dec 11 if the class fills up).
First readings emailed September 11.
  Details here. 

Online “Writing Personal Stories”
Tuesday afternoons, Sept 29 – Nov 17 (or to Nov 24 if the class fills up). Details here.

Online “Welcome to Creative Writing”
Monday evenings, Oct 26 – Dec 7 (or to Dec 14 if the class fills up). Details here. 

Email me for details at: brianhenry@sympatico.ca

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