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Unless specifically noted, our programs are free, virtual and suited for participants ages 16+. For further details about what to expect from our workshops, including accessibility options, and registration & Zoom instructions, click here.
What can you do with leftover fabric scraps, old t-shirts, uniforms, and junk materials? In this workshop, participants will be introduced to several methods for transforming old fiber materials into yarn, cord, and twine for use in future creative projects. This workshop is accessible for all skill levels so that participants might find a way […]
Want to start submitting your work for publication but aren't sure where to start? Need a step-by-step guide on submitting including cover letters, bios, and how to keep track of it all? Don't know where to find journals and presses with open submission calls? This workshop will walk you through the process of submitting from […]
Creative writing is a tool for knowing yourself, understanding the world, and connecting with other people. Led by author Seema Reza and accomplished guest writers—including poets, memoirists, novelists, and storytellers—these generative community workshops follow the model developed by Community Building Art Works (CBAW) over the course of a decade of bringing people together in military […]
In this workshop we use the contents of your trash to make sculpture. Materials like junk mail, food containers, packaging of any sort become the building blocks of an animal of your choosing. We will use a variety of building methods that emphasize speed: tape, hot glue, string. Bring images of animals, some art supplies, […]
Creative writing is a tool for knowing yourself, understanding the world, and connecting with other people. Led by author Seema Reza and accomplished guest writers—including poets, memoirists, novelists, and storytellers—these generative community workshops follow the model developed by Community Building Art Works (CBAW) over the course of a decade of bringing people together in military […]
REGISTRATION FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT OPENS ON MONDAY, AUGUST 19TH AT 10 AM EASTERN TIME. CLICK HERE CreativeMornings is the world’s largest face-to-face creative community — a global breakfast lecture series serving local creative communities in over 200 cities. Started in 2008 by Tina Roth Eisenberg, she wanted an easy way for her New York […]
Join us for an hour beginning your own visual journal with Dead Reckoning Collective, a veteran owned and operated publishing company whose mission encourages literacy as a component of a positive lifestyle. Suggested Supplies: Journal or Paper Paint, Markers, Pencils, Pens Glue, Magazine cut-outs and/or Stickers Jessica Danger is a creative writing professor at Concordia […]
An evening of poetry & music, hosted by Hari Alluri and Seema Reza. Featuring Tarfia Faizullah, Jillian Danback-McGhan & more. Join CBAW for, a Community Showcase. An evening of poetry & performances by the CBAW Community, hosted by Hari Alluri and Seema Reza. Featuring readings by Tarfia Faizullah, Jillian Danback-McGhan, and more. Refreshments generously provided […]
Strathmore and Community Building Art Works Present A DAY OF BELONGING Celebrating the power of the arts as we bring Veterans & civilians from different backgrounds together. Saturday, September 14th, 2024 Registration now open! CBAW’s 2nd Annual community gathering, A Day of Belonging, will provide Veterans, Active Duty Military, their spouses and caregivers, and community […]
Creative writing is a tool for knowing yourself, understanding the world, and connecting with other people. Led by author Seema Reza and accomplished guest writers—including poets, memoirists, novelists, and storytellers—these generative community workshops follow the model developed by Community Building Art Works (CBAW) over the course of a decade of bringing people together in military […]
Used to play an instrument but it’s been a long time? Always wanted to try to learn an instrument or write a song, but not sure where to start? Join cellist and composer Wytold and get started (instruments welcome but not required). Limited spots available. Wytold (aka William Wytold Lebing) is a six-string cellist and […]
Join this workshop for beginners and learn the basics of crocheting to create a scarf from our wonderful guest facilitator, veteran and artist Lesley Mose. Suggested Supplies: One US size K (6.5mm) crochet hook One yarn needle or tapestry needle One pair of scissors 300 Yards (One or Two skeins) of worsted weight yarn (4 […]
