Dear friends, By the time you read this, the Clarion West Class of 2019 will have bid their tearful goodbyes and begun their long journeys home. They’ll bring their newfound skills and experiences home with them, along with new books, new professional connections, and new friends. Have a safe re-entry, 2019. To everyone who took…
Dear friends, If you’re like us, you may be wondering where the first half of 2019 went. Yes, it’s true; it’s already July. The days are heating up, and the Clarion West Summer Six-Week Workshop is in full swing. The 18 students of this year’s Clarion West class are now together under one roof, and…
Dear friends, We’re approaching the final week before the Six-Week Summer Workshop. Around the world, 18 brilliant writers will be packing their bags and heading to Seattle for a magical summer of writing and learning. If you’re in town, you can experience part of that magical summer by checking out all the events we’re holding. There’s always…
Announcements GiveBIG Thank You! Thanks to everyone who took part in our GiveBIG fundraising campaign on May 8. By the end of the day, we met and exceeded the Class of 2017’s $4,000 matching challenge. Thank you, Class of 2017. Thank you, everyone! In Memory of Vonda N. McIntyre (1948–2019) Vonda’s memorial will be held on Sunday, June 9, from…
In Memory of Vonda N. McIntyre (1948–2019) Friends, we have some sad news to share. As many of you have already heard, Clarion West’s founder, supporter, friend, and constant ally, Vonda N. McIntyre, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019. She was 70 years old. Vonda left behind generations of Clarion West alumni and community members who…
It’s March, and you know what that means. Wait, what does that mean? Oh, right. It means applications responses are coming. In the next few days, our workshop staff should be finished with the difficult task of selecting our Class of 2019 from the extraordinary pool of applicants this year. These eighteen lucky and unsuspecting individuals will come…
“Creativity means to push open the heavy, groaning doorway to life.” Daisaku Ikeda Welcome to February! Here at Clarion West, the big scramble this month is the end of application season. At the time of writing, there are ten days left to apply to Clarion West’s Summer Workshop in 2019. Time passed fast, didn’t it? If you…
Welcome, friends, to 2019! We wish you all a fantastic start to the year, and hope you’re staying warm through the rain and snow this season. Here at Clarion West HQ, we’re starting the year off with a bang. Application season for our Summer Workshop is in full swing, and there are approximately three weeks left before…
Welcome to the December Alumni News! We’ll keep this one short. As we round out a very long and eventful year, we’d just like to wish you all a wonderful December and a happy holiday season — from everyone here at Clarion West. As you prepare for the coming of the new year, may your days…
Welcome, stranger, to the November Alumni News. November is always a great month for reflection and thankfulness. With the days shortening and the holidays rapidly approaching, we hope you all take a moment from your busy schedules to look around, breathe in the autumn air, and briefly check in with yourself. Self-care is important. If…