Next workshop: August 10-15, 2025, at Chico Hot Springs

People of all backgrounds are invited to join us at the 2025 workshop, which will feature an entirely Native faculty, with programming led by Native individuals and organizations deeply engaged in land stewardship, cultural preservation, and advocacy. 

We recognize the significance of amplifying Native voices and believe this workshop will be a truly transformative experience. This special event will allow students and the broader community to engage with the essential contributions of Native writers, scholars, and activists whose work is crucial to understanding our environment, climate issues, social justice, and the art of writing itself.

For our 2025 workshop, we are thrilled to welcome faculty members Kimberly Blaeser, Thomas C. Gannon, Oscar Hokeah, and Deborah Miranda, with writer-in-residence Debra Magpie Earling.

During our five-day workshop, we offer small classes with workshop faculty, panel discussions, craft talks, evening student and faculty readings, and a chance to join a diverse community of writers, artists and conservationists whose work is situated in, and inspired by, the natural environment.

Explore your wild with the Elk River Writers Workshop!

If the application fee is a barrier for you, please reach out to us via email at info@elkriverarts.org.

The Elk River Writers Workshop is limited to participants age 21 and over, due to liability issues.