Natural Objects: Songwriting Fundamentals and Lyric Analysis — A Workshop to Benefit CBAW Programs with Matthew Sidney Parsons

by Community Building Art Works (CBAW) | Feb 12, 2025

Join Matthew Sidney Parsons for Natural Objects: Songwriting Fundamentals and Lyric Analysis on Thursday, March 6th at 7pm EST. This workshop will be aimed at demystifying the process of creating lyrics and providing a framework to evaluate and appreciate the lyrics...

Body as a Poem: Writing Through the Layers with Oliver Baez Bendorf — An Online Creative Writing Workshop in Partnership with Strathmore

by Community Building Art Works (CBAW) | Feb 10, 2025

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...

FAWC & CBAW Announce 2025 Summer Workshops and Scholarships for Veterans

by Rob Haney | Jan 18, 2025 | Blog

For a third year in a row, Veterans associated with CBAW can apply for the scholarships by visiting the FAWC Scholars Awards application page, available now. Registration for workshops open now. Application deadline is March 1st, 2025. The Fine Arts Work Center (FAWC)...

Using Research to Write the Self with Natalie Lima — An Online Creative Writing Workshop in Partnership with Strathmore

by Community Building Art Works (CBAW) | Jan 10, 2025

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...

Poetry of the Heart Chakra: A Writing & Yoga Pop-Up Workshop with Sarah Martin

by Community Building Art Works (CBAW) | Jan 2, 2025

Poetry of the Heart Chakra: A Writing & Yoga Pop-Up Workshop with Sarah Martin About This Workshop The Poetry of the Chakras is a somatic, creative writing workshop merging poetry, yoga, and meditation to nurture spiritual blossoming. This special edition workshop...