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. 

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Writing Workshops

In-person: “The Muskoka Publishing Summit” with literary agents and publishers, plus Brian Henry speaking about openings and critiquing your queries and opening pages. Saturday, June 27, in Bracebridge, Ontario. Details here.

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

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)
Wednesday afternoons, Sept 16 – Dec 2 (or to Dec 9 if the class fills up)
     Details here. 

Online “Advanced Creative Writing”
Friday mornings, Sept 18 – Dec 3 (or to Dec 11 if the class fills up)

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

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