Literary Arts

Our mission is to cultivate a vibrant community of literary enthusiasts, empowering writers to hone their craft, amplify diverse voices, and forge meaningful connections through the art of storytelling. We provide resources through workshops and events that nurture creative growth and foster empathetic dialogue.

Literary Classes & Events

  • Writers' Salon: Nov Session

    Thursday, November 21, 2024;

    3:30 - 6 pm

  • Writers' Salon: Dec Session

    Thursday, December 19, 2024;

    3:30 - 6 pm

  • Rumi's Caravan

    Saturday, February 8, 2025;

    7:00 PM

  • Poetry Challenge: Abstraction through Form

    Sunday, March 2, 2025;

    1 - 3pm

  • Poetry Challenge: Documentary Poetry

    Sunday, March 30, 2025;

    10am - 12pm

  • Recite Your Favorite Poem

    Sunday, April 13, 2025;

    2-4pm

  • Poetry Challenge: Interweaving Found Text

    Sunday, May 4, 2025;

    1 - 3pm


Sonoma County Poet Laureate

Sebastopol Center for the Arts hosts the Sonoma County Poet Laureate Program. Every Poet Laureate is a Sonoma County resident who has produced a critically acclaimed body of work and demonstrated a commitment to the literary arts in Sonoma County.

The Sonoma County Poet Laureate for 2024-2026 is Dave Seter.