Writing workshop with Sal Marici

Sal Marici will do a writing workshop entitled, Transport Yourself into a Painting. Cost is $20 per person and space is limited.

Mary Davidsaver, Mike McCarty, and Amanda McNeill

The Artsy Bookworm 1319 30th Street, Rock Island, IL

Three experienced authors talk about writing about their geographic area and discuss their books Open-Air Event ‘Back o’ the Worm’ Soft drinks provided; bring a comfortable chair The event is free of charge, and the public is invited.

Jason Platt – Graphic Novel Author

The Artsy Bookworm 1319 30th Street, Rock Island, IL

Learn how to create a cartoon – Geared toward the young and young at heart Open-Air Event ‘Back o’ the Worm’ Soft drinks provided; bring a comfortable chair The event is free of charge, and the public is invited.

Carolyn Krueger

The Artsy Bookworm 1319 30th Street, Rock Island, IL

Explore the art of hand-building with clay, including coil-built, Pinch-pots, and soft-slab Open-Air Event ‘Back o’ the Worm’ Soft drinks provided; bring a comfortable chair The event is free of charge, and the public is invited.

Melissa Conway and Daniel Drake

The Artsy Bookworm 1319 30th Street, Rock Island, IL

Buckle up for a great writing workshop! Open-Air Event ‘Back o’ the Worm’ Soft drinks provided; bring a comfortable chair The event is free of charge, and the public is invited.

Daniel Flosi & Nadine M. Roth

Zines, Zines, Zines! What they are, how to make them, and why. Open-Air Event ‘Back o’ the Worm’ Soft drinks provided; bring a comfortable chair The event is free of charge, and the public is invited.

Jannifer Powelson

Hands-on nature workshop – be prepared to participate! Open-Air Event ‘Back o’ the Worm’ Soft drinks provided; bring a comfortable chair The event is free of charge, and the public is invited.

Joel Lorentzen & Misty Urban

Creating relatable worlds – science-fiction, fantasy, and more. Open-Air Event ‘Back o’ the Worm’ Soft drinks provided; bring a comfortable chair The event is free of charge, and the public is invited.

Tom McKay & Local DEI Leader

What might go wrong in a bi-racial relationship? Open-Air Event ‘Back o’ the Worm’ Soft drinks provided; bring a comfortable chair The event is free of charge, and the public is invited.

Elaine Olson

We can’t escape grief – discussion with a professional grief counselor and author. Open-Air Event ‘Back o’ the Worm’ Soft drinks provided; bring a comfortable chair The event is free of charge, and the public is invited.

Midwest Writing Center

Young Emerging Writers: The six weeks of creating The Atlas literary magazine. Open-Air Event ‘Back o’ the Worm’ Soft drinks provided; bring a comfortable chair The event is free of charge, and the public is invited.

Alison Letts & Jane Tiedge

Dementia and what it does to our speech and word recall – two perspectives. Open-Air Event ‘Back o’ the Worm’ Soft drinks provided; bring a comfortable chair The event is free of charge, and the public is invited.