| Hosted by | Cheshire Academy |
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| Details | Cheshire Academy English teacher Allison Bass-Riccio has turned a long-forgotten literary archive into a launchpad for young authors. As steward of the Hazel Hawthorne archive, Bass-Riccio designed a hands-on curriculum that immersed her students in archival research, creative writing, and the art of literary preservation. The result? These teens are now published authors, having brought Salt House, A Novel, Hawthorne’s 1934 Provincetown-set story, back into print, complete with a new afterword by Bass-Riccio. Their journey didn’t stop there: the students have presented their work at Connecticut university roundtables and taken part in a masterclass on the archival-to-publication process, proving that history doesn’t just belong in textbooks — it can inspire the next generation of storytellers. Salt House tells the story of a young woman reinventing herself among the artists and writers of the Provincetown dunes — a Bohemian enclave where Hazel Hawthorne mingled with literary icons like E.E. Cummings, Tennessee Williams, and Eugene O’Neill. Once part of America’s literary elite, Hawthorne’s voice had been largely forgotten until now. Writers of all levels can join Allison for a generative writing workshop that explores how archival materials can inspire new stories — fiction or nonfiction. Participants will read excerpts from authors who use archives, examine artifacts, and discover personal entry points into their own writing. The session will close with an optional share-out of work. Workshop details: Date/Location: Wednesday, August 27, 7:00 – 8:30 PM, Ball & Socket Arts, 493 West Main Street, Cheshire, CT Capacity: Limited to 12 participants Cost: $30 (accommodations available if cost is a barrier) For more information, please contact info@ballandsocket.org. |
| Admission | $30 |
| Location | Ball & Socket Arts |
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| More Info | info link |