Fall 2017 Creative Writing Classes with Christopher Luna
Christopher Luna’s Creative Writing Classes
Fall 2017
Follow your bliss this Fall. Take a writing workshop with Christopher Luna. Christopher has an MFA in Writing and Poetics from the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics, where he trained with Jack Collom, and nearly two decades of teaching experience. He has served as the Poet Laureate of Clark County, WA since 2013. In 2004 he founded the popular Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic, which he co-hosts with his wife Toni Partington. Christopher and Toni co-founded Printed Matter Vancouver, which publishes local poetry and provides various services to Northwest writers. Christopher is also available for writing coaching and editing.
Below you will find several creative writing workshops throughout the region sponsored by Clark College, Multnomah Arts Center, Niche Wine Bar, Angst Gallery, and The Green House. Hope you can join us.
Contact printedmattervancouver@gmail.com or christopherjluna@gmail.com for more information.
Clark College
Downtown Campus
500 Broadway Street, Suite 200
Vancouver, WA 98660
Metered Parking Available
Memoir Writing
Everyone has a story to tell. Each person’s life is filled with adventure, mystery, trouble, and triumph. Memoir is a powerful way to demonstrate the interconnectedness of all human beings. This course, facilitated by Christopher Luna, Poet Laureate of Clark County, will encourage you to begin to see yourself as a part of history, with value documenting the story of your life.
ITEM #: 9625
TIME: 01:00pm – 03:20pm 
DATE: 09/27 – 12/06
FEE: $215.00
LOCATION: CCE 208
Important Note: No class on 11/22.
ITEM #: 9626
TIME: 01:00pm – 03:20pm (Th)
DATE: 09/28 – 12/07
FEE: $215.00
LOCATION: CCE 208
Important Note: No class on 11/23.
Multnomah Arts Center
7688 SW Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
Poetry Writing
Poetry as a means of expression, exploration, and experience is available to everyone. Write poetry in response to prompts and read a variety of published poems that you can use as inspiration. Read and respond to one another’s work in this supportive setting, paying close attention to revision.
1079083 Mondays 10 am – 12:30 pm Oct. 2 – Dec. 4 $249 [10 classes] Ages 16 & Up
Instructor: Christopher Luna
Registration opens September 5 at 5:30am online, and in person or by phone at 9am.
http://www.multnomahartscenter.org/about-mac/classes/
Click to access macFall17_colorWeb.pdf
Register online, in person, or by phone at 503-823-2787.
Niche Wine Bar
1013 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
The Work: Saturday Afternoon Edition
Join us on Saturday, September 9 for The Work, a monthly poetry writing workshop at Niche Wine Bar led by Clark County Poet Laureate Christopher Luna.
Christopher is completely convinced of poetry’s ability to encourage empathy and compassion, and to spark the shifts in consciousness which can lead to healing, personal growth, and an interest in fighting for progressive social change. He would love to share his passion for poetry with you.
We will read and discuss poetry, and write several new poems together from 11:30 until 2:30. Niche is located at 1013 Main Street, right next door to The Kiggins Theatre, Vancouver’s landmark movie house in the Vancouver Arts District.
$20 suggested donation; no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Bring a poem to share as a way of saying hello.
Shareable snacks are also welcome and very much appreciated.
Note: The Work takes place on the second Saturday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Upcoming workshops will take place on October 14, November 11, and December 9.
Angst Gallery
1015 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
The Work: Monday Evening Edition
Christopher Luna and Leah Jackson are excited to announce a new Monday evening edition of The Work, to take place on the last Monday of every month beginning October 30.
Join us on Monday, October 30 for The Work, a monthly poetry writing workshop at Angst Gallery led by Clark County Poet Laureate Christopher Luna.
We will read and discuss poetry, and write several new poems together from 6:00 until 8:30. Angst Gallery is located at 1015 Main Street, two doors north of The Kiggins Theatre, Vancouver’s landmark movie house in the Vancouver Arts District. Food and libation available for purchase at Niche Wine Bar, 1013 Main Street (accessible through a doorway at the rear of the gallery).
$20 suggested donation; no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Bring a poem to share as a way of saying hello.
Note: The Work will take place on the last Monday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Upcoming workshops will take place on November 27 and January 29. There will be no Monday evening workshop in December due to the Christmas holiday.
The Green House
1920 Broadway
Vancouver, WA 98663
Lifted Lit
1pm
Saturday, September 30
The Green House
1920 Broadway
Vancouver, WA
2-hour LIFTED Lit Writing class
Pens and Pencils will be provided. Please bring something to write on or a laptop. Please note that we do not have power for participants to use.
Join us for a writing workshop with Christopher Luna. Christopher spent his late teens and early twenties working in a head shop on Long Island. He believes that mindful use of marijuana can be a powerful tool for consciousness expansion. Christopher is completely turned on by poetry’s ability to encourage empathy and compassion, and to spark the shifts in consciousness which can lead a person to fight for progressive social change. He would love to share his passion for poetry with you.
Space is limited, so be sure to sign up today to #getLIFTED! Tickets are a $20 suggested donation. Online reservation is required to attend the class. 21+, non-refundable/non-transferable. If attendance requirements are not met the class will be canceled 24 hours before the class begins. Tickets will be refunded at that time.
BYOC (Bring Your Own Cannabis)
Valid Photo ID is required for entrance to the event.
Advanced tickets available at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lifted-lit-tickets-3732431503
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