Creative Writing w/ Abby Wasserman
2025-02-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 3 more dates | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
This weekly group features freewriting (to loosen the Muse) with sustained and supportive group critiques of works in progress.
The facilitator is a journalist, author, and editor who has been leading OHCA writing groups for over 20 years.
This ongoing Thursday workshop is held in person in the upper Loft.

$156, $125 OH member for 6 sessions
Single session drop-in: $27
Visit Abby Wasserman’s Website »

Creative Writing w/ Abby Wasserman$27.00 – $156.00Price range: $27.00 through $156.00

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Category: Literary

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# of Sessions
6 sessions, Single session drop-in

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O’Hanlon Poetry Collective on Zoom
2025-02-27 14:00 - 15:30
For O’Hanlon Member poets and poetry lovers.
Hosted by Suz Lipman, Jonathan Livingston and guests.
A bi-monthly online gathering started by OHCA resident poet Cruwys Brown and featuring 2010-2012 Marin County Poet Laureate, CB Follett, and others to explore, read and discuss poetry.
This group is has room for 2 more active participants. If you’d like to participate, please email office@ohanloncenter.org.
OHCA Members only
12 people max. $10 per session.

Payment for Current Poetry group members

Memoir Writing Workshop with Jill Morris
2025-03-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-10 13:00 - 15:00 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
In this 6 week memoir writing workshop you will begin, continue or finish the journey of writing your memoir.
On this journey you will write weekly, as we explore structure, theme, character, setting, scenes and point of view. Discover the right balance between narration and reflection, exposition and imagery.
Most important – Your memoir can take many different shapes, for example, a novel, a collection of short stories, a mixture of photos and description, a handmade manuscript of reflections. The choice is yours!

Memoir Writing Workshop with Jill Morris
6 Mondays, Feb 3 – March 10
1:00 – 3:00 pm

$210 for members and $250 for nonmembers
Max 8 participants – Deadline to register Feb 2 at midnight

For more info about Jill Morris, visit her website: yourlifeyourwords.com

Writing from the Heart w/ Dr. Peller Marion (on Zoom)
2025-03-05 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-19 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-04-02 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-04-16 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-05-07 13:30 - 15:30 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
An adventurous mix of writing
and some art too
This FREE drop-in and on-going Zoom group requires no experience. All you need to bring is a notebook and a pen. Peller will bring the instruction, inspiration, safe space, writing and art prompts.

Find your writing voice.
Dive into your creativity.
Deepen your writing practice.
Share your stories, memories, and inspirations.
Get steady positive affirmation for your work in a community of passionate writers.

First and and Third Wednesdays each month
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Contact facilitator Peller Marion via email to get the zoom link
pellermarion@gmail.com
Donations accepted to O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
616 Throckmorton Avenue • Mill Valley • CA • 94941

Facilitated by Dr. Peller Marion, author of five books and exhibiting artist and psychologist.
For more workshops led by Peller: go to O’Hanlon Center for the Arts (www.ohanloncenter.org) or www.pellermarion.com
email facilitator with questions:pellermarion@gmail.com

O’Hanlon Poetry Collective on Zoom
2025-03-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-13 20:00, 2025-03-27 20:00, 2025-04-10 20:00, 2025-04-24 20:00, 2025-05-08 20:00
For O’Hanlon Member poets and poetry lovers.
Hosted by Suz Lipman, Jonathan Livingston and guests.
A bi-monthly online gathering started by OHCA resident poet Cruwys Brown and featuring 2010-2012 Marin County Poet Laureate, CB Follett, and others to explore, read and discuss poetry.
This group is currently full. If you’d like to be put on the wait list, please email office@ohanloncenter.org.
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12 people max. $10 per session.

Payment for Current Poetry group members

Postponed - Memoir Writing with Jill Morris - Thursday Session
2025-03-27 13:00 - 15:00 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
In this 6 week memoir writing workshop you will begin, continue or finish the journey of writing your memoir.
On this journey you will write weekly, as we explore structure, theme, character, setting, scenes and point of view. Discover the right balance between narration and reflection, exposition and imagery.
Most important – Your memoir can take many different shapes, for example, a novel, a collection of short stories, a mixture of photos and description, a handmade manuscript of reflections. The choice is yours!
Memoir Writing Workshop with Jill Morris6 Thursdays, March 27 – May 11:00 – 3:00 pm
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For more info about Jill Morris, visit her website: yourlifeyourwords.com

Creative Writing w/ Abby Wasserman - IN THE GALLERY
2025-04-10 10:00 - 12:00 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
This weekly group features freewriting (to loosen the Muse) with sustained and supportive group critiques of works in progress.
The facilitator is a journalist, author, and editor who has been leading OHCA writing groups for over 20 years.
Please note this Thursday the workshop is held in person in the Gallery.

$156, $125 OH member for 6 sessions
Single session drop-in: $27
Visit Abby Wasserman’s Website »

Creative Writing w/ Abby Wasserman$27.00 – $156.00Price range: $27.00 through $156.00

Member/Non-Member

Choose an optionNon-memberOHCA Member

# of Sessions

Choose an option6 sessionsSingle session drop-inClear

Creative Writing w/ Abby Wasserman quantity

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SKU: creative-writing-abby

Category: Literary

Additional information

Additional information

Member/Non-Member
Non-member, OHCA Member

# of Sessions
6 sessions, Single session drop-in

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Reflect, Discover, and Manifest: A Two-Part Art & Coaching Workshop Facilitated by Peggy Linden. Online
2025-04-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
A Creative Journey to Process the Past and Envision the Future.
Two Saturdays online – April 26 and May 3
2024 is over – what did you learn? Through guided art journaling and collage, we’ll reflect on the past year, uncover new insights, and set the stage for 2025. This unique workshop offers a creative and introspective process to help you gain perspective and move forward with intention. No artistic experience necessary – just an open mind and a willingness to explore.
Session 1: Reflecting on 2024
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10:00-3:00 Pacific Time
Gain deeper insights from the past year and discover what lessons you want to carry forward.
Session 2: Manifesting 2025
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00-3:00 Pacific Time
Use insights from the first session to create a vision for what you’d like to manifest in the year ahead.
Location: Virtual
Cost $190 or $152 for OHCA members 2 Saturdays
10 participants max
Peggy will send registrants the zoom link before start of session
What to Expect

Guided journaling and reflection exercises
Collage creation using personal imagery and materials
A supportive space for sharing insights and personal growth
A creative process to help ease into the unknown and clarify direction.

Materials Needed

A large piece of paper (or two)
Your journal and a pen
Magazines, old calendars, printed images, photos, mementos, etc.
Your 2024 and 2025 calendars
Sissors and Tacky Glue
Paintbrushes, optional paints, oil pastels, containers for water
A smock or old clothes
Your water bottle and snacks.

MEET YOUR FACILITATOR
Peggy has been leading art workshops since the age of 25, facilitating for organizations such as Montgomery College Community Services (Maryland), NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, and the Coaching Community of practice (Chesapeake Bay Organization Development Network), along with her private art workshops in her art studio. She has also been facilitating virtual art/coaching workshops for the O’Hanlon Center for the Arts since the pandemic began.
Her studies at the San Francisco Art Institute and mentorship from renowned artists like Josef Albers, Josep Grau-Garrriga, and Ann O’Hanlon have shaped her artistic journey. She has exhibited at the former Sight & Insight Gallery in San Francisco, Strathmore Center for the Arts in Maryland and Johns Hopkins University.
In addition to her work as an artist, she is a certified Life Coach and Resilient Leadership Coach and a CranioSacral Therapist, bringing a holistic approach to creativity and personal growth.

The San Francisco Haiku Anthology: Volume Two Reading
2025-05-04 15:00 - 17:00 | O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
The San Francisco Haiku Anthology: Volume Two Reading
OHCA Gallery May 4 at 3:00
FREE

Please join us on May 4 at 3 p.m. for a reading and celebration of The San Francisco Haiku Anthology: Volume Two at the O’Hanlon Center for the Arts in Mill Valley (616 Throckmorton Ave). The book, featuring 94 Bay Area poets and 722 haiku, was published by Spare Poems Press in the fall of 2024. Guest Shakuhachi player to support some of the readings. There will be light refreshments, and books for sale (at a 35% discount for everyone). Space and parking at the gallery is limited, so carpooling is highly encouraged.
Please RSVP below by May 1 if you plan to attend. Please let us know the number of people in your party.
We look forward to seeing you on May 4!

Writers Night Out 2025
2025-05-20 18:30 - 20:00
Readings by Abby Wasserman’s Creative Writing Class at O’Hanlon Center for the Arts

Confirmed presenters:
Jenny Jedeikin
Jackie La Lanne
Jonathan Erb
Jade Justice
Laurie Hong
Natalie McCullough
Potter Wickware
Tuesday May 20
6:30 – 8:00 pm
in the O’Hanlon Gallery

FREE but $10 suggested donation gladly accepted.
Refreshments will be served after the presentation.

Please RSVP – capacity 40
(see form below to RSVP)

Writer's Night Out
Marti Sousanis

Writer's Night Out
Abby Wasserman
