In June 2018, author and educator Oksana Marafioti founded the Las Vegas Writers Lounge, a roving studio where writers of all genres and skill levels could take classes and workshops. On January 18, the Writers Lounge will debut its first physical home, at 3037 E. Warm Springs Road #200. For now, the lounge is only open for weekend classes.
Ironically, Marafioti's expansion plans are being slowed by a literary award from Leipzig University, which will take her to Germany for the spring and summer. Upon her return, Marafioti plans to expand the lounge to an even larger space that will accommodate open writing time for participants.
Until then, aspiring writers can bone up on their skills with a variety of offerings; no experience is necessary. Upcoming classes include Creative Writing (January 18-February 15 and January 26); Descriptive Writing (January 19); and Memoir (January 19 and 26). Find out more at facebook.com/loungewriters.
