Writers Programs

Name: Book Reading & Signing with Julie Buchholtz
Start: 2026-02-28T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-28T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center

September 2023
Write On Sunday

Featured September 4, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Write On Sunday

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

Clear your head and open your mind to a fun experience in short-form creative writing the last Sunday of each month. Release your inner critic and follow your inspiration. Nothing to bring but pen, paper and who you really are. Simple writing prompts will ignite your imagination and get your creative juices flowing. Then you […]
WRITERS WORKSHOP: “Whodunnit?” isn’t the only question

Featured September 13, 2023 @ 9:00 am - September 14, 2023 @ 5:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

In the beginning, there was the mystery. Both Edgar Allen Poe’s M. Dupin and Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes had the ability to see connections that others missed and thus solve […]
Write On Sunday

Featured September 24, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Write On Sunday

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

Clear your head and open your mind to a fun experience in short-form creative writing the last Sunday of each month. Release your inner critic and follow your inspiration. Nothing to bring but pen, paper and who you really are. Simple writing prompts will ignite your imagination and get your creative juices flowing. Then you […]
October 2023
Write On Sunday

Featured October 29, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Write On Sunday

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

Clear your head and open your mind to a fun experience in short-form creative writing the last Sunday of each month. Release your inner critic and follow your inspiration. Nothing to bring but pen, paper and who you really are. Simple writing prompts will ignite your imagination and get your creative juices flowing. Then you […]
June 2024
Upper Peninsula Writers Symposium

Featured June 22, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

The Upper Peninsula Writer's Symposium is designed to provide a platform for writers of all skill levels to learn, grow, and connect with fellow wordsmiths. Whether you're a budding novelist, a seasoned poet, or simply someone who loves the written word, this event is catered to your creative needs. One of the highlights of the […]

$55.00
October 2024
WRITERS WORKSHOP: Development of a Novel From the Fearless Standpoint

Featured October 3, 2024 @ 9:00 am - October 5, 2024 @ 4:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

Join acclaimed author and educator Joseph D. Haske for a transformative 3-day Writers Workshop, "Development of a Novel from the Fearless Standpoint". This immersive experience is designed to help you break through creative barriers and unlock your full potential as a novelist. Whether you're just starting out, stuck in the middle, or a seasoned novelist […]

$300.00
June 2025
2nd Annual Upper Peninsula Writers Symposium

Featured June 21, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

Get Ready for the 2nd Annual Upper Peninsula Writers Symposium! We are thrilled to announce the return of the Upper Peninsula Writers Symposium, set to take place at the historic Hessel School House on Saturday, June 21, 2025! This year’s event promises to be even more enriching, featuring an array of engaging breakout sessions designed […]
October 2025
WRITERS WORKSHOP: Development of a Novel from the Fearless Standpoint

Featured October 30, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm WRITERS WORKSHOP: Development of a Novel from the Fearless Standpoint

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

Step into the beauty of Michigan’s autumn woods and channel the season’s transformative energy to unlock your boldest storytelling yet. Join acclaimed author and educator Joseph D. Haske for an immersive 3-day writers workshop designed to help you break through creative barriers and develop your novel with fearless clarity. Whether you're at the beginning of […]
WRITERS WORKSHOP: Development of a Novel from the Fearless Standpoint

Featured October 31, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm WRITERS WORKSHOP: Development of a Novel from the Fearless Standpoint

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

Step into the beauty of Michigan’s autumn woods and channel the season’s transformative energy to unlock your boldest storytelling yet. Join acclaimed author and educator Joseph D. Haske for an immersive 3-day writers workshop designed to help you break through creative barriers and develop your novel with fearless clarity. Whether you're at the beginning of […]
November 2025
WRITERS WORKSHOP: Development of a Novel from the Fearless Standpoint

Featured November 1, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm WRITERS WORKSHOP: Development of a Novel from the Fearless Standpoint

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

Step into the beauty of Michigan’s autumn woods and channel the season’s transformative energy to unlock your boldest storytelling yet. Join acclaimed author and educator Joseph D. Haske for an immersive 3-day writers workshop designed to help you break through creative barriers and develop your novel with fearless clarity. Whether you're at the beginning of […]
January 2026
Telling the Hard Stuff: A Confessional Poetry Workshop with Ellen Lord

Featured January 17 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

Telling the Hard Stuff: A Confessional Poetry Workshop with Ellen Lord Saturday, January 17, 2026 1:00 -3:00 PM Confessional poetry asks us to speak the truths we often keep hidden. In this two‑hour workshop, we’ll explore how vulnerability becomes art, how the “hard stuff” transforms into language that resonates, and how craft supports courage. Together, […]
February 2026
Book Reading & Signing with Julie Buchholtz

Featured February 28 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

Book Reading & Signing with Julie Buchholtz Saturday, February 28, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Join us for a special afternoon with author Julie Buchholtz as she reads from her second book and shares the story behind its creation. Through gentle, lyrical storytelling, Mama sings to her child of mino-bimaadiziwin—living in harmony with nature—and […]

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