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Career Shift: Find Work You Love

General Assembly @ 225 Bush St, San Francisco, CA

Do you feel stuck in a career you no longer love?  Do you long to do meaningful work but are not sure what it might be?  Are you ready to find the career of your dreams, but don't see a clear path forward? If you answer yes to one of these questions, then this workshop is for you! In this experiential and interactive workshop, you'll learn 3 keys to identifying the career you absolutely love that gets you excited to go to work every...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Fabulist Fiction

SF Creative Writing Institute

Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Mysteries, Young Adult, Magical Realism & More. Exciting plots and larger-than-life characters are the cornerstones of popular fiction and the emphasis of this course. Whether you’re writing romance, mystery, science fiction, or suspense, the principles of writing popular fiction — interesting prose, characters with whom we can empathize, and a story that moves — are key. In this course, we’ll workshop...

(6) All levels 18 and older
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How to Become: Building Out a New Narrative

General Assembly @ 225 Bush St, San Francisco, CA

Have you ever stopped to think about ‘why do you do what you do’? Your personal narrative is the core element of a pivot strategy. It is the story of your ‘WHY’. Owning that narrative deep in the core of your being is what will drive you through your career changes and, trust us - it will make all the difference in the interview process. We all want to work with people who are confident in their beliefs, right? This workshop can get you...

(2637) All levels 18 and older
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Revolutionary Poetry Workshop

SF Creative Writing Institute

In times of injustice and unrest, it is the work of the poet to incite change. To make revolutionary art is to take responsibility for reality. Every craft has a tether of social orientation. We do well to tie the development of our craft to the liberation of all people. In so doing, we relax into the potential of art to be an absolutely humanizing process, in which we gain a more nuanced insight into reality as we digest it. And as poets with true...

(6) All levels 18 and older
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Memoir Writing

SF Creative Writing Institute @ Virtual Classroom

Writing a memoir can seem daunting. What do I keep in? How much of my life should it encapsulate? Perhaps you are already working on a memoir but are stuck on how to proceed.  A memoir is not the same as an autobiography and that should alleviate some of your feelings of being overwhelmed.  In this 4-week course, you will learn exactly what a memoir is and why you should write it. This memorable or dramatic section of your life is one in...

(6) All levels 18 and older
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$325
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Body Language : The Poetry of Movement

SF Creative Writing Institute

After a year or more at home, more time at the computer, with less touch and physical contact with others, let’s get back into our bodies. This new online workshop is specially designed for both writers and dancers.  Artists will be guided through exercises to tune in to each of the senses, to practice articulating physical and emotional sensations in spoken and written and embodied language.  Participants will be asked to work solo...

(6) All levels 18 and older
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Advanced Prose Workshop

SF Creative Writing Institute @ 50 Scott St, San Francisco, CA

Our signature creative writing workshop will focus on editing and revising your in-progress work and offer exercises to keep you in flow. We’ll gather in person at our new location at the Harvey Milk Center for the Arts in San Francisco to talk about narrative concepts, examine each other’s work, share ideas and edits, challenge each other, and cheer each other on. We’ll post revisions, edits and readings once a week online and/or bring them...

(6) Advanced 18 and older
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$425

7 sessions

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Intro to Poetry

SF Creative Writing Institute @ 50 Scott St, San Francisco, CA

Discover the beauty and power of poetry in this immersive course at the SF Creative Writing Institute. Explore both ancient and modern works as you develop your poetic voice with guidance from esteemed poet and teacher Paul Corman-Roberts. Enhance your writing skills and join a supportive community of fellow poets in this transformative journey.

(6) Beginner 18 and older
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$395

6 sessions

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The Art of Productive Conflict

General Assembly @ 225 Bush St, San Francisco, CA

Most human beings don’t handle disagreements very well…have you noticed? For any community to function well, they must work out how to reach agreements, handle conflict, hear one another, be clear and efficient in their exchanges, and generally be responsive to others in their spheres of influence. We will examine and practice tools for dealing with interactions of all kinds. These may include challenging interactions where disagreement and...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Awaken Your Inner Power Retreat

Karen Korona Yoga, Healing & Meditation

We offer you this chance to join us for a magical journey in California to elevate your energies and create magic in your life! The moment you have been waiting for is here. Get ready to access your inner power and elevate your consciousness. Awaken the Universal secrets of Karen’s Kundalini to manifest your dreams and live your purpose! Activate your infinite power to: Learn Universal life secrets to open the gateway to higher consciousness...

All levels 18 and older
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$1,500

4 sessions

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de Young Museum: VIP Tour

Museum Hack @ 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA

You want a highly-academic, highbrow tour of The de Young where we stand before the great masters, contemplating their skilled use of line and form, while simultaneously placing them in the pantheon of other art historical geniuses, right? You picked the wrong tour. Welcome to Museum Hack VIP, our premiere museum experience in San Francisco that includes wine. Perfect for a date night, an evening with friends or a capstone to a San Fransisco visit,...

(428) All levels 21 and older
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Dive Into Purpose Workshop

General Assembly @ 225 Bush St, San Francisco, CA

Having purpose is fundamental to cultivating a meaningful life because it connects you to your raisons d'être, things that matter deeply to you and give your life direction. People who feel connected to purpose report higher levels of psychological well-being, flourishing, hope, resilience and life satisfaction. Founded at Stanford University’s d.school, Project Wayfinder designs curricula to guide people toward building lives of purpose and meaning....

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Career Clarity Fundamentals: Tackle Career Indecision

General Assembly @ 225 Bush St, San Francisco, CA

Due to the current health concerns, all GA short-form events, workshops & bootcamps will temporarily be held online - including this one. Registered students will be notified 24 hours in advance of this program with information on how to log in to the Zoom Meeting Room and other tools you'll need for the session. Registration for this class will close 2 hours prior to the session start in order to allow all students ample opportunity to...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Chapbook Editing II

SF Creative Writing Institute

In this six week workshop, we will work on editing short poetry and/or prose poetry manuscripts. Any new material for these manuscripts will be prompted (if necessary) in class but written and integrated outside class meetings.  Inside the workshop we will focus on editing, shaping, arrangement, and bringing out a theme in your work with guided group feedback and individual consultation with the facilitator. Time to get that chapbook...

(6) Intermediate 18 and older
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Leadership Series: Goal Setting & Team Meetings

General Assembly

Radically Inclusive Leadership Series: Inclusive Goal Setting & Team Meetings Psychological Safety is the most important attribute of a high performing team {Google Re:Work Study). How can you develop a culture of safety, equity and belonging to bring out the best in your people? In this highly experiential two-part workshop series, we’ll show you how you can build an inclusive leadership practice through four critically important tools:...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

How to Work from Anywhere: A Practical Guide

General Assembly

Whether you are a recent college grad looking to mix your career with adventure, an accomplished professional with a taste for more freedom, or a single parent looking to spend more time with those who matter most, we will break down the seemingly intimidating task of creating a professionally satisfying remote lifestyle, into simple actionable steps. During this class, a Digital Nomad experienced in Telecommuting and Remote Entrepreneurship/Freelancing...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Basic Course (Women's Self Defense)

Model Mugging Self Defense

Learn the secrets to effective self-defense with our comprehensive personal safety curriculum. Discover how to recognize criminal tactics, assert yourself, and fight back against predators. Gain the skills, confidence, and empowerment to protect yourself in any situation.

All levels 18 and older
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$595

2 sessions

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Happiness Workshop:Create Your Pleasure Purpose & Peace

General Assembly @ 225 Bush St, San Francisco, CA

“Happiness Workshop: Find Your Pleasure, Purpose and Peace” is a deeply personal, highly interactive, 3-hour presentation and discussion led by Jim McCarthy. This internationally acclaimed workshop helps you contemplate transitions, your career, legacy, relationships, and purpose. It’s packed with anecdotes, research, exercises and actions for how to be happy — right here, right now. Takeaways Embrace that you are mortal, and therefore...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Speaking to the Press: A Crash Course on the Media

General Assembly @ 225 Bush St, San Francisco, CA

Whether you’re being interviewed by a reporter or pitching your startup, learn how to develop a solid narrative and answer tricky questions. These skills will come in handy well beyond press interviews — use them when you’re speaking on a panel, interviewing for a new job, or presenting to colleagues or investors. Takeaways Develop a messaging doc, complete with key messages and an FAQ Learn how to think like a reporter and answer their...

(2637) All levels 18 and older
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Educational Technology Workshop

General Assembly @ 225 Bush St, San Francisco, CA

Are you interested in education and technology? Curious about how technology is changing classroom education? Would you like to expand your professional toolkit? Or maybe are you interested in exploring a career change? This intensive workshop will introduce you to the emerging world of educational technology. As more tech tools (software, hardware, Internet-based platforms) are being integrated into the classroom, educators & technology specialists...

(2637) All levels 18 and older
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