Roots in Old Stories: Writing with Folklore, Mythology, and Fairy Tales
Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
The Art of the Board Book, Jon Klassen in conversation ... · Carson, CA
About this event
Folkloric writing can take many forms. From the overtly fantastical to the strangely realistic, the old tales are flexible. They shift over times and tellers. Their presence in our work can move from obvious to subtle. In this course, we’ll study writing that engages with folklore in a wide variety of ways: speculative memoir that tangles with witch tales, poems that draw on botanical lore, short story fairy tale retellings, mythic poetry and fiction, and more. Through discussion, reflection, and generative writing exercises, we’ll consider how we use old stories and lore in our own work. Suitable for writers at all stages, you can use this course to start a new project or continue work on an ongoing one. Prose writers, poets, and all writers between are welcome. Access Program Our Access Program offers writing class and seminar tuitions at a reduced rate. Most writing classes have at least one access spot available. Please apply here for access rate tuition. Contact Susan Moore at susan@literary-arts.org if you have questions. Liaison position Every in-person class and seminar at Literary Arts has one liaison position. Liaisons perform specific duties for each class meeting. If you are a liaison for a class or seminar, the full amount of your tuition is covered by Literary Arts. Apply here for the liaison position.
Event details
- Date and time
- Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
- Venue
- The Art of the Board Book, Jon Klassen in conversation ... · Carson, CA
- Category
- Books & reading
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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