Evolving schedule of writing classes, workshops, and retreats

2025

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 coming soon. But if you want to reserve a spot, email me at: brianhenry@sympatico.ca 

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Writing Workshops

“Writing for Children & for Young Adults” with guest Sarah Howden, Senior Editor at Orca Books, Saturday, Jan 17. Details here. 

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Weekly Writing Courses

“Intensive Creative Writing”
 ~ For more experience writers
Offered online at 3 different times:

Tuesday evenings online 6:30 – 9:00
First readings emailed Jan 6, 2026
Classes: Jan 13 – March 24. Or to March 31 or April 7 if the course fills up.

Wednesday afternoons online 12:30 – 3:00
First readings emailed Jan 7, 2026
Classes: Jan 14 – March 25. Or to April 8 if it fills up. No class April 1.

Friday mornings online 10:00 – 12:30
First readings emailed Jan 9, 2026
Classes: Jan 16 – March 27. Or to April 3 if the course fills up. 

Details of all three online sessions here. 

In-person “Intensive Creative Writing” 
Thursday afternoons 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
First readings emailed Jan 18, 2026.
Classes: Jan 15 – Feb 26 (or to March 5 if the course fills up). Details here. 

“Writing Kid Lit – Intensive”
Online Monday evenings, 6:30 – 9:00 
First readings emailed January 7, 2026.
Classes: Jan 14 – March 25 (or to April 8 if it fills up)
Details here. 

“Writing Personal Stories”
Online Tuesday afternoons 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Jan 27 – March 24, 2026 (or to March 31 if the course fills up) Details here. 

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