Area: Juddville
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Nickolas Butler Headlines Write On Gala
The Write On, Door County dream has become a reality thanks to the dedication of early and ongoing supporters. Join the organization to celebrate the completion of its writing center and continued growth during the Write On Gala on Thursday, Sept. 23. The evening will start with cocktails and conversation at 5:30 pm; dinner will […]
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‘Beauty In Simplicity’ Honors Arts and Crafts Movement
Virginia Jones Maher’s name is already recognizable in the Door County art world as an art historian with many ties to local arts organizations. Now she’s published a new art book, Beauty in Simplicity, that’s an homage to the pottery – and ideals – of the Arts and Crafts movement of the 1880s-1920s. The book pairs […]
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Write On Institutes New COVID-19 Policy
In light of the surge of COVID-19 cases around the country, Write On, Door County (writeondoorcounty.org) has instituted a new COVID-19 policy to help protect presenters and attendees. Participants in all in-person programs will be required to show proof of vaccination prior to the start of the event. Those who are unable to be vaccinated […]
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Never Be Afraid to Experiment: Tony Staroska’s ever-evolving sculptures
At the Juddville Clay Studio Gallery, Tony Staroska and Rebecca Carlton work mostly in clay, creating sculptural forms and decorative tiles. When he got started, however, Staroska did what he calls “production work” – mugs, soup bowls and other practical and salable objects – for about 10 years. Then he shifted his schedule to do […]
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‘Hannah’s Pajamas’ Interactive Story Time at Write On
Write On, Door County (writeondoorcounty.org) will host “Hannah’s Pajamas” – a free, interactive story hour for first- through third-graders and their families – on July 31, 10 am. Author Constance Malloy created a felt storyboard for her picture book, Hannah’s Pajamas, and will share both the story and the storyboard. Children will then be encouraged to sketch […]
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Hoffman’s Book Recounts Life in Faraway Places
After a long teaching career in Appleton, Carol Hoffman took the unusual step of living and working in five countries before she retired – a tale she chronicles in Twelve Years Overseas: An Educator’s Journey Across the Globe. By describing her experiences with handmade carpets and ancient ruins in Turkey, camels and war in Kuwait, […]
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Summer Interns Join Write On, Door County
Write On, Door County has welcomed two summer interns. As a Fish Creek native, Lia Smith-Redmann has benefited from Write On since its inception. She’s a former Gibraltar Schools student and a homeschooled graduate who has studied at Madison Area Technical College and will continue her undergraduate education at Hampshire College this fall. Smith-Redmann values […]
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May 17, 1-3 pm Writing from the Field Poet Tracy Zeman leads a walk through the grounds of Write On, encouraging participants to find inspiration in natural and cultural history for their poetry or prose. The program is $30, with a 10% discount for Write On members. Scholarships are available. May 17, 7 pm Combat […]
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Jane Hamilton to Lead Fiction Master Class
Author Jane Hamilton will lead a Fiction Master Class at Write On, Door County Aug. 23-27, 9 am – 12 pm. Hamilton is the critically acclaimed author of several novels. Her debut, The Book of Ruth, earned the PEN/Hemingway Award for first fiction. The Short History of a Prince was a Publishers Weekly Best Book of […]
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Intern with Write On, Door County
Write On, Door County is now accepting applications for its 2021 internship program. Responsibilities include administrative tasks that support Write On’s programming and marketing, and managing the welcome center at its new Writing Center. To carry out its mission to inspire people to write and share their stories, Write On, Door County offers a year-round […]
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Coming Up at Write On: Poetry reading, nonfiction writing and flash fiction
April 30, 6:30 pmSheltering with Poems Reading Contributors to the new poetry anthology from the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets and Bent Paddle Press will read from their work. Free. May 1, 9 am – 12 pmThe Art of Brevity Explore short forms such as flash fiction, memoir and prose poems with teaching artist Robin Sauerwein. The […]
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Make a Book For Mother’s Day with Write On
Create an unusual Mother’s Day gift that will be treasured for years to come during one of Write On, Door County’s in-person Make a Book programs. Write On will supply the paper, supplies and writing prompts; you provide the memories and love. A class for adult pairs will be held May 6, 2-4 pm. Create […]
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Write On Hosts Author Jane Hamilton for Writing Workshop
Write On, Door County announces that applications are now being accepted for a week-long, fiction masterclass with novelist Jane Hamilton. The master class, which will be held in person Aug. 23-27, 9 am – 12 pm, will focus on setting, structure, character, point of view and more. Enrollment is limited to 10 people. Hamilton will […]
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Comping Up at Write On: Play Writing Series, Writing Diversity and a Virtual Poetry Conference
April 1, 8 and 15, 6:30-8 pm Craft of Writing Series: Plays Join playwrights Jenny Magnus and Dana L. Stringer for three weekly Zoom talks on the craft of writing plays. The cost is $150 for three sessions, with a 10% discount for Write On members. Scholarships are available. April 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10-11:30 […]
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Coming Up at Write On: March 19, 2021
March 20, 1 pmRenegotiating North Poet and McKnight Artist Fellow Jacob Lindberg discusses poems that challenge racial stereotypes to prompt writers to renegotiate what it means to be from the Upper Midwest. Free, but registration is required. March 25, 7 pmCo-writing Memoirs Write On, HenschelHAUS Publishing and the Wisconsin Writers Association will present a panel […]
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Coming Up at Write On: March 5, 2021
Tuesdays, March 9 – April 27, 6-8 pmIntroduction to Screenwriting Get the foundation you need to take your story idea to a feature-length screenplay with Jeff Pfeiffer – a playwright, screenwriter, television writer and instructor with more than 10 years’ experience in entertainment and writing. The cost is $200 for the eight-week class, with a […]
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Coming Up at Write On: Feb. 26, 2021
March 4, 11 and 18, 6:30-8 pmCraft of Writing Series: Mystery Join noted authors Patricia Skalka and Steph Cha for three Zoom workshops about developing and creating riveting fiction focused on mystery and crime. The cost is $150 for three sessions, with a 10% discount for Write On members. Tuesdays, March 9 – April 27, […]
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Hike This: Write On, Door County Nature Path
When Write On, Door County began planning for its writing center on Juddville Road, its leaders envisioned something more than a building. They aimed to create a sense of place in an environment where the mind could recede into the core of Door County. That includes more than 39 acres of woods that surround the […]
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Write On Offers ‘Hike & Write’ Series
Write On, Door County is offering a new Hike & Write series on the trails of its new writing center in Juddville. Each month, there will be a new theme for hikes that are ideal for families, individuals and those looking for a safe, beautiful outdoor activity. Booklets that guide visitors on a hike will […]
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Jump-start Your Writing with ‘Developing a Writing Habit’
Write On, Door County (writeondoorcounty.org) is offering Developing a Writing Habit, a six-week online course for beginning and established writers who need to develop or jump-start their writing. Led by Twin Cities author Robin Sauerwein, the class will help participants set goals to help them become the writers they want to be. The course will […]