Events

All workshops are listed in Eastern Time.

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.

Military Voices: A Free Writing Workshop for Active Duty, Veterans & Military Families with Kevin Basl in Partnership with Blue Star Families

Zoom Virtual Event

It's time to tell your story. Blue Star Families has partnered with Community Building Art Works (CBAW) for a virtual creative writing workshop. Writing is a powerful tool for communication, self-discovery, and reflection. Together over Zoom, we’ll read a short piece of writing, see what makes it work, and use it to enter into our […]

Intro to Music – An Online Music Workshop with Wytold

Zoom Virtual Event

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). This 90-minute workshop will be recorded and a link to the recording will […]

Event Series Online Creative Writing Workshops for Everyone

Comedy Writing Workshop with Amelia Bane in Partnership with Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals & The Up Center

Zoom Virtual Event

Join comedian Amelia Bane for a comedy writing workshop. Give yourself a break from your routine and take some time to laugh in community. Each workshop, we will read a humor piece and react to it together. After some discussion about technique and what makes comedy writing work, we’ll write our own pieces. We’ll come […]

More Than One Story: Orientation Session for An Arts Program for Women & Nonbinary Military & Veterans

Zoom Virtual Event

Join Community Building Art Works in a virtual orientation session to learn more about our program for women and non-binary military (Active Duty and Veterans), More Than One Story. Individuals interested in participating in MTOS are required to attend one Orientation Session. Orientations sessions take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 12 […]

More Than One Story: Orientation Session for An Arts Program for Women & Nonbinary Military & Veterans

Zoom Virtual Event

Join Community Building Art Works in a virtual orientation session to learn more about our program for women and non-binary military (Active Duty and Veterans), More Than One Story. Individuals interested in participating in MTOS are required to attend one Orientation Session. Orientations sessions take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 12 […]

Poetic Record: Resilience Workshop for Healthcare Workers with Laura Van Prooyen

Zoom Virtual Event

Join our community of healthcare workers, where writing offers connection, expression & relief from holding it all together. This free, online workshop led by Laura Van Prooyen, blends poetry, community, and the science of resilience. Each week, Laura selects a poem and together participants read, respond, write and can choose to share. We believe that […]

Event Series Online Visual Art Workshops for Everyone

Black & White Painting — An Online Visual Art Workshop with Veteran Artist Joe Merritt

Zoom Virtual Event

Embrace the shades of creativity at CBAW with Black & White Painting, a workshop by Veteran Artist Joe Merritt. Discover the power of using only black and white acrylic paints to craft stunning landscapes. This session hones your grayscale technique, turning a limited palette into a world of texture and depth. Perfect for both novices […]

Poetic Record: Resilience Workshop for Healthcare Workers with Laura Van Prooyen

Zoom Virtual Event

Join our community of healthcare workers, where writing offers connection, expression & relief from holding it all together. This free, online workshop led by Laura Van Prooyen, blends poetry, community, and the science of resilience. Each week, Laura selects a poem and together participants read, respond, write and can choose to share. We believe that […]

Event Series Online Visual Art Workshops for Everyone

Painting Candles — An Online Visual Art Workshop with Veteran Artist Shaun Smith (Special Registration)

Zoom Virtual Event

This week, Shaun Smith's visual art workshop will be held in connection with our annual our annual winter solstice reading! Sign up for Glowing in The Dark and stay for Candle Painting with Shaun! Glowing in The Dark is hosted by Hari Alluri and Seema Reza, featuring readings from writers whose work sustains us, helps […]

Glowing in the Dark 2024: A Winter Solstice Virtual Reading & Gathering

Zoom Virtual Event

Join CBAW for Glowing in the Dark, our annual winter solstice reading. Hosted by Hari Alluri and Seema Reza, featuring readings from writers whose work sustains us, helps us to balance the light and darkness in both bright and difficult times. Featuring readings by... Jay Anderson Anne Barlieb Aaron Caycedo-Kimura Diana Colon Teri Ellen Cross […]