Current Events & Programs

Thurber House is a nonprofit literary arts center and Columbus’ literary hub. Thurber is where the community gathers in celebration of the written word, is ignited by art, and unites in laughter. Within the walls of Thurber, writers, locally and all over the world, find support, students find guidance, and community members find inspiration.

Our programs include The Thurber Prize for American Humor, one of the highest recognitions of humor writing in the United States; author events featuring nationally known and local authors; writing workshops for children and adults; and writer residencies for writers of adult and children's literature.

‣ 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.

‣ Current Adult Writers' Studio Meetings

Adult Writers’ Studio (Spring 2025)

In Person OR VIRTUAL ON ZOOM

Adult Writers’ Studio is a welcoming and creative community of intermediate/advanced writers 18+ who gather 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 week and is open to writers of all genres.

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‣ Current Adult Writing Workshops

Adult Writing Workshops (Spring 2025)

In Person or Virtual on Zoom

Adult Writing Workshops are designed to enrich a spectrum of writing styles and genres. 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 a workshop for you!

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‣ Current Events

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‣ Current Children's Education Programs

Featured

Young Writers' Studio [Grades 9-12]

Every other week, teens gather in-person and virtually to write, create, and explore ways to get their stories on paper. Whether it's a passion or just a hobby we invite any student in grades 9-12 to join us for an opportunity to spend time with others who also like to write. Learn more and register. >>

2025 Flip the Page: Central Ohio's Teen Literary Journal [Ages 13-19]

Flip the Page is a teen literary journal written, staffed, and produced by Central Ohio teens and Thurber House. The journal features stories, poems, nonfiction, and artwork from writers and artists ages 13–19. Flip the Page provides teens with experience in submission, critique, editorial design, and publication. Submit your writing and artwork for the 2025 edition! > >

Go Rogue! Write with Reckless Abandon [Teens & Adults Ages 15+]

You don’t want to miss this: our original wildly popular “Go Rogue” workshop is back!

Put the “creative” back in "creative writing" with an afternoon of writing . . . JUST FOR FUN! Give yourself a gift with this uber fun class where you’ll write just for the heck of it. All of the lively, intriguing activities and unexpected prompts we’ll tackle are inspired by Thurber House’s camps for young writers. (And, sure, you'll learn something . . . we'll just pretend you didn't!)

This workshop is open to adults and teens ages 15+.

Learn more and register. > >

How to Register for Events, Workshops, & Writers’ Studio

If you are able to order online, we strongly encourage you to do so. All event tickets and workshop confirmations are digital and will be emailed to you.

‣ 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.

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Views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by event and program speakers in all mediums are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Thurber House, its affiliates, or its staff/board.