Conchas y Café–Bilingual Creative Writing Class

Council District

City Council District 1

Event Series Dates

Tuesdays, September 2 to December 16, 2025

Event Schedule

November 2025

  • Tuesday 11th 6:30 AM
  • Tuesday 18th 6:30 AM
  • Tuesday 25th 6:30 AM

December 2025

  • Tuesday 2nd 6:30 AM
  • Tuesday 9th 6:30 AM
  • Tuesday 16th 6:30 AM

DCA grantee, Develop Skills and Transcend Limits the Arts (DSTL), presents Conchas y Café bilingual community writing workshop series. The 15-week virtual course is offered twice a year (spring and fall) and explores skills in poetry and other forms of creative writing. 

Adult writers of all skill levels are welcome to join. This season’s theme is "Birds and Galaxies / Pájaros y galaxias." The Fall 2025 semester will contribute to the publishing of Conchas y Café Zine, Vol. 11, in summer 2026.

FALL Class Dates: September 2, to December 16, 2025 [*No class on November 11, 2025 (Veteran's Day) and November 25, 2025 (Thanksgiving Break)]

Days and Times: Tuesdays (weekly); 6:30 PM–8:00 PM

Enrollment is FREE, visit https://DSTLArts.org/calendar

Upcoming Events

November 13 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm -
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December 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm -
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Free

1st Thursday San Pedro Art Walk

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December 4 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm -
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The Los Angeles River Farmers’ Market

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November 21 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm -
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Free

Echo Park Farmers’ Market

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