Under the Volcano Master Classes and Guided Residency

The 25th annual Under the Volcano Master Classes and Guided Residency will be held from January 9, 2027, to January 22, 2027, in Tepoztlán, Mexico, a village located one hour south of Mexico City. The program features master classes in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, as well as individual meetings with instructors, weekly open mics, readings, and conversations with guest writers, reporters, and scientists. Master classes in all genres are offered both in Spanish and English. The faculty includes poet Kwame Dawes and fiction writers Reyna Grande, Ayşegül Savaş, and Sheree Renée Thomas. Tuition is $3,195 and includes all program activities and some meals. Lodging is available in private hotel rooms and ranges in cost from $45 to $200 per night, breakfast included. All applicants must submit an online application form, a cover letter, and a writing sample in either English or Spanish. To apply for regular admission, submit 10 pages of poetry or prose; to apply for a full merit-based fellowship, submit an extended writing sample of 25 pages, a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and two reference letters. A limited number of partial scholarships based on financial need are also available. Regular admissions are made on a rolling basis; the application deadline for a full fellowship is August 15. There is no application fee. Visit the website for an application form and more information.