‣ Events — Each Literary Arts Season Thurber House features nationally known and local authors. These intimate visits include readings, conversations, and book signings. Be a part of the author experience and unlock enjoyment.

Click here for author events, special events, and more.

‣ Adult Writing Workshops — Being creative and leaning into learning are gifts you give to yourself. Self care can look like choosing to show up and try—trying new opportunities, trying to improve your voice. Thurber House offers Adult Writing Workshops across a spectrum of writing styles. Whether you want to write your family history, develop better editing skills for work, or start or finish that novel that lives in your head, we have an outlet ready for you.

Click here for writing workshops on a variety of subjects.

‣ Adult Writers’ Studio — Adult Writers’ Studio is a welcoming and creative community of intermediate/advanced writers 18+ who gather in person to share and discuss their writing, participate in generative exercises, provide/receive feedback about each other’s work, engage in topical discussions, and support each other through peer motivation and kind, constructive criticism. Led by writer and facilitator Marty Ross-Dolen, this group meets every other Tuesday evening at Thurber Center and is open to writers of all genres.

Click here for current Adult Writers’ Studio meetings.

‣ Children’s Education Programs — Thurber House offers creative writing experiences that inspire innovation, create critical thinking, enhance education, and enthusiastically entertain. From weekend workshops to week-long summer camps, we exist to ignite the spark in every young writer.

Click here to browse creative adventures for 2nd-12th graders!

Note: This page only shows current events. To view past events and programs, use the main navigation menu above to reach your desired page.

‣ The Thurber Prize for American Humor — Click here for information about submissions and the award show.
‣ John E. Nance Writer-in-Residence Program — Click here to learn about this month-long residency program.
‣ Children’s Writer-in-Residence Program — Click here to learn about our children’s writer residency program.

‣ Community Adult Writing Programs — Click here to explore Adult Writing Workshops and Visiting Author Sessions for K-12 teachers, libraries, nonprofits, businesses, and community groups.
‣ Community Children’s Writing Programs — Click here to explore children’s writing workshops for schools, libraries, and community organizations and groups.

‣ Events — Click the event listings on our website to purchase tickets. Follow the prompts to complete your order. We accept Visa, Discover, MasterCard, and American Express. After you have submitted your order, you will receive an email confirmation containing your ticket(s).

‣ Workshops and Writers’ Studio — Click the program listings on our website to register. After you have submitted your registration, you will receive an email confirmation.

‣ Events, Workshops, and Writers’ Studio — Call 614-464-1032. We accept Visa, Discover, MasterCard, and American Express.

‣ Events — If you are paying by cash or check, please email thurberhouse@thurberhouse.org before putting your order in the mail. Orders can be mailed to: Thurber House, 77 Jefferson Ave., Columbus, OH 43215. Please include the following information: Event(s) you wish to attend, number of tickets for each event, phone number, and email address. We will contact you upon receipt of your order.