Pop Up Writing Workshop

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is excited to host a special Pop-Up Writing Workshop with acclaimed writer, musician, and visiting artist Ken Waldman on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

This free 90-minute workshop is open to writers of all experience levels and ages 13 and up, and will be followed by a 30-minute fiddle performance to wrap up the morning. Participants will first explore creative inspiration through four dynamic writing prompts that will jump-start the beginnings of new stories or poems.

Waldman’s approach invites attendees to discover fresh ideas, embrace experimentation, and build confidence in their writing practice. Immediately following the writing session, Waldman will present a mini performance featuring spirited fiddle music along with selected stories and poems.

This unique combination celebrates both the written and spoken word in an engaging community atmosphere. Ken Waldman is a nationally recognized author, poet, and fiddler whose work reflects more than four decades of creative practice.

He has published numerous books, including poetry collections, a memoir, children’s books, and a creative writing manual, and has recorded multiple albums blending Appalachian-style music with original poetry. Waldman has toured extensively across the United States and internationally, performing at festivals, arts centers, and cultural venues.