Events
Through community writing, Communal Pen showcases stories to explore the dynamic and ever-changing state of South Carolina. We connect unheard voices through writing workshops, curated publications, and a digital platform.
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Clicking the Pen – January 17
Join us for our inaugural regular virtual workshop every third Friday for an hour-long workshop. Topics and facilitators will vary and are adaptable. Note: You only need to register once for this workshop. Dates Every third Friday of the month from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.:
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Junk Journaling: An Afrofuturist Workshop
In this two-hour workshop, Dr. Tabitha Lowery will guide attendees of all ages through writing prompts and the process of creating their own unique and handmade journals using scrap paper, ephemera, and materials from the natural world.Attendees will write on personalized journal pages that imagine sustainable Afrofutures where earth and technology exist in harmony. Materials…
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Spark! Workshop – Gaffney
In the Communal Pen workshop, we will write to celebrate and explore our connections to place and community. The writing process can help us awaken and preserve thoughts and traditions, offering insight, understanding, and respect to present and future generations. This four-hour writing workshop draws inspiration from the Smithsonian exhibit Spark! Places of Innovation is a springboard…
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Adventures in Parenting
Explore the ins and outs of parenting. Whether you are a new parent, foster parent, pet parent, or have survived being parented, you are welcome to share the unique challenges of caring and being cared for. Stories can range from happy memories to harrowing events. Share your adventures in navigating new stories in this 90-minute…
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Love Letters
On this Valentine’s Day, share stories of the courtship traditions and the languages of love. In this 90-minute workshop with a series of quick writes, you may find a gift to yourself or a loved one.
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Clicking the Pen – February 21
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Spark! Workshop – Belton
In the Communal Pen workshop, we will write to celebrate and explore our connections to place and community. The writing process can help us awaken and preserve thoughts and traditions, offering insight, understanding, and respect to present and future generations. This four-hour writing workshop draws inspiration from the Smithsonian exhibit Spark! Places of Innovation is a springboard…
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Clicking the Pen – April 18
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Clicking the Pen – March 21
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Clicking the Pen – May 16
Past Events
While our process is still evolving, the Communal Pen initiative has created an amazing array of events, workshops, and pop-ups. While these events are in the past, you can still explore the stories and activities associated with them. If you’d be interested in attending or hosting a similar event or one on a related topic, please reach out to us to get involved.
