An educator and mentor for many years, Elmaz puts her energy to helping writers and writers-of-color grow and evolve, through her many teaching lives. Click below to learn about future and past creative writing workshops lead by Elmaz Abinader.
Teaching
Mills College
A professor in the English Program at Mills College, Elmaz teaches MFA candidates in Prose and classes in Poets of Color and more.
Hedgebrook
Join us for the Vortext 2018 Workshop Friday, May 4th through Sunday, May 6th VORTEXT is an extraordinary weekend salon at the famed Whidbey Institute, led by renowned women writers. The program, now in its seventh year, gives writers the opportunity to connect in diverse and powerful small-group workshops. Writers also enjoy dynamic keynotes and discussions about…
Fitness
Elmaz Abinader is also a fitness instructor, who currently teaches at the YMCA in Oakland, CA. She teaches Monday-Thursday Cycle, Pilates, Body Sculpt and More. Get into the Y Workout Routines: 12 Easier Steps to a Healthier New Year – an interview with Elmaz Find out what fitness classes Elmaz teaches here!
