David Gessner's Writing Cape Cod Classes

‘David Gessner’s Writing Cape Cod’ is a week-long creative class with a special emphasis on writing about place, which will include field trips to iconic landmarks like Wing Island. There will also be a visit to the writing studio of John Hay, author of nature classic ‘The Run’, at the former home of the late writer and Museum co-founder, which is maintained by Brewster Conservation Trust.

Participants will explore the role that writing about place can play in personal essay, memoir, and nature writing. Lessons and advice will come from David and his sister, memoirist Heidi G. Gessner, with classes held in the Museum’s first permanent building, constructed in 1960 to replace the temporary tent it was originally housed in. On the final day, writers will have the opportunity to read their work at Sturgis Library in Barnstable.