Quilted Memoir Writing

When memoirs include elements beyond a linear narrative—research, multimedia, experimental forms, etc—they’re often called “hybrid memoirs.” In Quilted Memoir Writing, you’ll learn to write your own hybrid memoir, loosely inspired by the process of making a quilt. Learn how to gather materials and cultivate your personal archive, choose strong details and construct scenes, assemble and compose your narrative, and finish your project through self-editing and seeking feedback from trusted friends. Leave class with pages of writing and a framework for how to independently write and complete a quilted memoir. You don’t need to know anything about sewing or quilting to take this class! All levels welcome.
 
Tuesday evenings, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, & 2/23
6:30-8pm over Zoom 
 
Bio: Katie Bennett is a writer based in Philadelphia. Her book, She Was Wild Grass, was published by Brink Books in 2026. Her essays have appeared in Lit Hub, swamp pink, and Brink, and her work has been supported by Yaddo and Hedgebrook. Learn more at www.katiepbennett.com
 
*Please note: this class is non-refundable.