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If you have always wanted to write a novel but didn’t know where to start, this workshop will help you understand the process of writing a novel so you can get started putting pen to paper. In this six-week workshop, we will focus on everything from generating ideas to developing characters to establishing point of view. We will touch on many elements of fiction (dialogue, scene, etc.), but the emphasis will be on discovering the writing process that works best for you. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/certificates-wrkshps/2025-08-16-novel-i-with-david-coddon/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

An empowering screenwriting workshop with writing exercises to help you develop your own ideas for a screenplay. Learn some of the crucial elements of dramatic and cinematic storytelling, as well as how to avoid some of the common pitfalls that make screenplays less effective than they could be. Many of the key principles we explore apply to other forms of dramatic narrative, such as a play or modern novel. All are welcome. This will be a safe, encouraging, creative environment for beginning to advanced screenwriters. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-08-02-jump-start-your-screenplay-adults-with-laurie-lamson/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Join us at OMA on June 6 for Street Level x Art Walk! Discover musicians, artists, and craftspeople from across your street to all across Southern California. This month we are featuring Celeste Barbier, a singer and sound healer with a voice that blends vintage charm and modern elegance. Her background in classical music, jazz, and contemporary favorites allows her to create an atmosphere of warmth, and sophistication. We will also have an artist tour of Mary Jhun’s Exhibition, "In Losing Sleep I Painted," at 6 p.m. and local artists and craftspeople selling their work on our terrace and in the OMA store. Bring your family, meet new friends, or roll in with your crew to create your O’riginal experience with artists, innovators, and entrepreneurs at OMA’s biggest social events of the summer. Street Level is open to all ages and admission is FREE for all guests in partnership with Oceanside Art Walk. Drink tickets are an additional fee. Adults 21+ who would like to purchase alcoholic beverages must show ID. Reserved Tables are available for sale to accommodate our music lovers. Reserve yours now! ($100 to reserve table for 4) Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

FREE | Each month OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. to join in Art For All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community. Neurodiverse Expressions: Join us on June 1 for a community celebration with the Art of Autism during our inclusive resource fair. This month’s art activity will be inspired by Nicholas Kontaxis and his colorful paintings. We invite guests to view his work in the exhibition and find inspiration for their own multi-media collage. Whether you’re new to art or have your own creative flow, Art For All is the time to let your imagination soar. Visit our current exhibitions to spark your creativity! Explore different art-making materials through creative projects at each session while learning from local and regional artists. Check back each month to see what we’re up to next! These informal drop-in workshops are open to all ages. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided free of charge, while supplies last. Oceanside Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

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This fast and fun two hour class will have you polishing your craft on your way to writing unforgettable stories. We’ll make our work come alive and journey from developing characters; establishing plot, conflict and tension; then travel through writing dialogue, setting the scene, and finding resolution. Additional relevant details will be included along the way. Format includes short lecture, discussion, exercises, worksheets, and participation. Bring pen and paper only please. No laptops. Ages 18+. SD Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

At the 2025 San Diego International Fringe Festival, a contemporary dance performance packs a powerful, contemplative punch, reflecting on the unrealistic standards placed on women — from beauty to perfection — while also recognizing whose voices are often excluded from these stories.

As they process President Trump's chaotic tariffs and other economic policies, some of the country's most powerful CEOs are moving from denial and bargaining to public anger and depression.

Note: Though this class is offered as part of the Novel Writing Certificate Program, there is no pre-requisite to join this class. All students, members, and nonmembers are encouraged to enroll. In this six week workshop, students will expand upon what they have learned about the key components of novel writing. The focus of this workshop will be on character development, scene building, narrative structure and the process of writing a first draft. Participants will be encouraged to submit a chapter of their work for peer review. Previous Novel Writing Certificate classes are recommended as a prerequisite. However, experienced/advanced writers may take this workshop with instructor approval. Note: There will be no class on Saturday, August 16. Thank you for your understanding! San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram