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SUMMARY:Developing Characters in Fiction
DESCRIPTION:This event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Many great novels and stories are often described as “character-driven\,” fueled by particularly vivid and memorable people. This class will explore the craft of developing and deepening character in fiction\, with a focus on creating sensory and imagistic details that make characters feel strange\, vivid\, and alive. We will read a selection of remarkable character descriptions for inspiration\, then participate in generative writing prompts to create new characters and/or deepen our understanding of old ones. || $34
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/developing-characters-in-fiction/
LOCATION:Arts and Literature Library\, 111 S Livingston St\, Education Studio\, 3rd Floor\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Informational,Lecture,Madison + South Central,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arts and Literature Library":MAILTO:lesley@artlitlab.org
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SUMMARY:Creative Portfolio Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:This event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Have you recently completed a body of work that you’re excited to share with the world? Trying to sell your artwork online or pivot in a new direction? Do you have so many pieces of work that you’re not sure where to start? \nWork with artist and designer Ben Orozco and other Madison creative professionals on assembling\, updating\, and/or refining your portfolio in this hands-on\, weekly bootcamp\, back for a third year! Each participant will set a personal goal for their portfolio to pursue over six weeks. Each week\, Orozco will walk through a different process of building the creative portfolio and publicly presenting yourself and your work. The second half of class will be used for answering questions\, worktime\, and one-on-one time supporting each participant. \nPlease bring a laptop. Access to the Adobe Creative suite is encouraged\, but not mandatory. \nWeek 1 (May 7): Reflecting on your body of work\, setting goals\, and curating your work \nWeek 2 (May 14): Organizing documentation\, image editing\, and photo quality \nWeek 3 (May 21): Showing your work online and IRL \nWeek 4 (May 28): Writing bios\, artist statements\, and work descriptions \nWeek 5 (June 4): Assembling and refining your portfolio \nWeek 6 (June11): Presenting your portfolio and group feedback \nBy working together\, we will commit to growing our professional practice\, sharing feedback\, helping each other\, and keeping ourselves accountable. \nFor scholarship opportunities\, please email Adult Education Director Emily Popp at emily@artlitlab.org. We are currently seeking funding to support full and partial scholarships\, and will be sharing more information soon. || $204
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/creative-portfolio-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Arts and Literature Library\, 111 S Livingston St\, Education Studio\, 3rd Floor\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Informational,Lecture,Madison + South Central,Networking,Social,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arts and Literature Library":MAILTO:lesley@artlitlab.org
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SUMMARY:Writing Workshop - Novels for Kids and Teens
DESCRIPTION:This event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Are you working on a novel for kids or teens? Don’t do it alone! In this writing workshop\, writers will submit chapters from a middle grade or young adult novel in progress. Through critique and discussion\, you’ll deepen your skills\, develop a community of writers\, and gain the momentum you need to carry your novel to the finish line. This workshop is perfect for those who have the writing basics under their belts\, including folks who’ve taken Mel’s Writing YA and Middle Grade Novels class. \nThis is a multi-week class which takes place on Tuesdays:\nMay 5th\nMay 12th\nMay 19th\nScholarships available. Contact emily@artlitlab.org for details. || $135
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/writing-workshop-novels-for-kids-and-teens/
LOCATION:Arts and Literature Library\, 111 S Livingston St\, Education Studio\, 3rd Floor\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Informational,Lecture,Literature,Madison + South Central,Social,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arts and Literature Library":MAILTO:lesley@artlitlab.org
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SUMMARY:Poems as Games
DESCRIPTION:This event: May be of interest to the LGBTQ community || Poem Games: Making a Play at a Poetry Practice \nThis three-week poetry workshop isn’t just fun and games — it’s a chance to rethink the barriers that lead us to take our creative work too seriously Whether you are a current writer getting out of a creative rut or a new writer having trouble getting started\, this workshop will help you approach poetry in new and playful ways. Looking at poems by others and writing work of our own\, we will engage with processes\, rulemaking\, and “games” to introduce chance\, surprise\, fun\, and inspiration to our poems. \nMondays:\nMay 4th\nMay 11th\nMay 18th || $102
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/poems-as-games/
LOCATION:Arts and Literature Library\, 111 S Livingston St\, Education Studio\, 3rd Floor\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Literature,Madison + South Central,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arts and Literature Library":MAILTO:lesley@artlitlab.org
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SUMMARY:uHuman's CREATIVE RECOVERY FEST!
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a space to dream\, imagine\, explore and celebrate this spring break?\nuHuman’s CREATIVE RECOVERY FEST! is a community celebration of creativity\, recovery\, and connection.\nMadison\, WI’s newest festival is a daylong\, celebratory\, and communal experience on Saturday\, March 28\, 2026\, at the gorgeous Art Lit Lab in downtown Madison. At uHuman’sCREATIVE RECOVERY FEST! artists\, wellness advocates\, folks in recovery\, and the general public can welcome the vibrant energy of springtime and recover creativity through a series of arts & wellness workshops and other exciting offerings.\nFEATURED SPEAKERS & WORKSHOP FACILITATORS• 2026 State Assembly candidate\, Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford• Dr. Jill McNutt• Lauren Montalbano• Miriam Hall• Alex Punguil Bravo• Autumn Jocas• Morgan D. Stewart\nuHuman’s one-of-a-kind CREATIVE RECOVERY FEST! is offered free to the public as an act of community care. To help make this possible\, we strongly encourage a contribution of at least $20 at registration. Contributions directly fund uHuman’s work toward building Madison’s first cooperatively owned media company with equitable\, affordable housing opportunities for BIPOC\, LGBTQIA2S+ communities\, and those in recovery.\nFor more information and to buy tickets\, visit: https://www.uhuman.info/…/uhumans-creative-recovery-fest
URL:https://ourliveswisconsin.com/event/uhumans-creative-recovery-fest/
LOCATION:Arts and Literature Library\, 111 S Livingston St\, Education Studio\, 3rd Floor\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Community,Madison + South Central
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dina Nina Martinez":MAILTO:dina@dinaninamartinez.com
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