The Connecticut Writing Project at Fairfield University & The Center for Climate, Coastal, and Marine Studies at Fairfield University are thrilled to kick off the National Writing Project’s Write Out ‘26—Write Where We Stand, at lordship house, in Stratford, Conn. Come be inspired by the Long Island Sound and receive a copy of Poetry Comics by Grant Snider, the 2026 Write Out Ambassador.

This event is by invite.

Join instructor Ava Piccolo for a one-day introductory workshop on creating, and drawing your own manga characters. Ava will guide the students by covering some basic drawing techniques used by professional manga artists. Students will work in pencil at the start to develop their characters.