Green Windows Workshops



All Green Windows Workshops use the
Amherst Writers and Artists method
and are facilitated by Peggy Simmons

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Green Windows provides a safe, creative environment where writers of all experiences, ages, and backgrounds can write freely and deeply.

In addition to writing workshops for the general public, we offer opportunities for the development of creativity and self-expression to people in the community who are least likely to join a writing workshop or have support for personal artistic expression. Further, we use creative writing workshops to bring together people who might never otherwise cross paths. While we work with all ages, we know that there is something especially important to learn through writing with young adults. 

What do Green Windows writers say about writing together?


Current Workshops


Rock Paper Scissors Collective is a community creative space in downtown Oakland and a perfect place for Green Windows workshops! These monthly creative writing workshops are for writers of all levels, experiences and genres. It is perfect for the just-beginning writer as well as practiced writers who need a new spark, want to take new risks, or seek community. Young adults 16 years old and older are especially encouraged to come.

7 - 9:15 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month:
  • July 25, 2010
  • August 22, 2010
  • September 26, 2010
  • etc.
$1 - $25, sliding scale.  Additional donations welcome.

More details and sign up on the Rock Paper Scissors web calendar.

You can download this flyer to help spread the word. Thanks!


Be a part of a supportive community where writers help each other develop their unique, authentic voices, progress on their projects, and take new risks. This group is wonderful for writers of every level: those just beginning as well as seasoned writers who need a new spark. Writing in any genre will flourish.

Joining this group is the best way to support our community workshops.

We currently are not planning further weekly groups in San Francisco.

We will start a weekly group in Oakland once we find a good place to hold it.  Please let us know if you are interested in Oakland workshops or know of a comfortable and affordable workshop space to rent by the hour. Thanks!

Weekly groups are usually $350 for nine three-hour workshops.

Email us to sign up or ask questions.
A $50 deposit will hold your place.  



Camp Sweeney is an Alameda County juvenile detention facility. Six very creative young men wrote weekly with facilitator Peggy Simmons and poet Allan Tinker.  Here are excerpts from their evaluations:

"I learned that I can write in many different ways."

"I learned that people have different styles of writing."

"I'll encourage people to come [to the workshop] to learn about great stories other people tell."


These workshops bring together young adults who were children in the Fourth World Movement's children's activities and adults who facilitated those activities. Together, through creative writing, we share our memories and explore the impact these activities have had on each of us.  These workshops are currently unfunded: please consider a donation.



Please let us know if you are interested in one-day writing retreats or know community organizations who might be interested in our workshops.



Past workshops









fiscally sponsored by http://www.theintersection.org

We are a Member of the Intersection Incubator, a program of Intersection for the Arts providing fiscal sponsorship, incubation and consulting services to artists. Visit www.theintersection.org.