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Winter 2008 Workshops at Writers & Books
For Children and Teens
Grades: 3–6
Young Writers’ Club
WY8-M1 & WY8-M2
7 Wednesdays, 3:45–5:00 p.m.
Session 1 WY8-M1; January 9 through February 27 (No class February 20)
Session 2 WY8-M2: March 12 through April 30 (No classes March 19 and April 16)
$89 W&B members / $95 for each session general public •Limit: 12
Instructor: Sally Bittner Bonn
You know that you are a writer. You could use the inspiration and support of a good writing instructor, a time and place to focus on your writing, and a group of friends who are also writers. In Young Writers’ Club, we will play with many creative forms, including different styles of poetry, fiction, and journal writing. We will get acquainted with techniques used by great authors, try in-class exercises to get our writing minds purring, and learn how to give each other feedback that is helpful for revising and finishing our pieces. And, finally, we will publish a small book of our work and look at other places where we can send our pieces to be published. All young writers are welcome, even those who have previously attended this class, as each session offers new and fresh ideas.
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High School
Slam High
WY8-P1
2 Tuesdays of every month:
January 8 & 22; February 12 and 26, March 11 & 25
6 p.m.–8 p.m.
$65 W&B members / $80 for each general public
Facilitator: Reenah L. Golden
Join a group of like-minded teens who are developing their skills as spoken word poets for performances and slams. We will sample video and audio performances by prominent poets. We will get ideas for new ways to approach creating work, try new techniques, and give each other feedback on work in progress. We’ll videotape ourselves to see where we can improve. The second program of each month includes watching a showcase of various styles of local young writers and a chance to perform at an open mic.
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Teen Writers’ Circle
WY8-M7
1 Sunday of every month: January 6, February 3, March 2, April 6, May 4
1:30-4:00 p.m.
$75 W&B members / $85 for each general public
Acceptance by permission of the Director of Youth Education.
Facilitator: Wendy Low
Once a month, avid and accomplished teen writers meet to explore new approaches to their craft, give each other feedback under the guidance of published writers, and plot world domination…or at least the domination of the publishing industry! Guests are brought in by the facilitator according to the interests and needs of the group. Optional activities will also be offered according to genre, and free tickets to targeted events will be given.
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For all ages:
Valentine Card Workshop
WY8-A1
1 Saturday, 10 a.m.–Noon
February 9
$20 and up. (Additional $2 materials charge for each additional large card; $1 for each additional small card.) Includes materials.
Instructor: Wendy Low
Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
The old-fashioned Valentine card was a complex and enjoyable combination of verbal and visual arts and crafts. Is your technique rusty? Or have you never had the pleasure of trying your hand at home-made Valentine cards? Why give store-bought cards this year, when you can write and design your own? With our help, make your feelings sound swell in rhyme! Use our assortment of special papers, paints, metallic markers, sparkles, ribbon, stickers, lace, velvet, and more! We will show you classic examples and simple pop-up card techniques as well. Make big ones for special sweethearts, or small ones for the whole elementary school class! You will learn techniques that you can use to make personalized cards all year round.
Course Canceled
FEBRUARY WRITING BREAK
(During February School Break, February 18–22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Should you be sitting around the house all week? Take a break to write creatively. Early drop off or late pick up can be arranged.
Grades 4–6
Writing Seriously Splendid Stories
WY8-F6
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
February 18 through 22
$159 W&B members / $175 general public •Limit: 12
Instructor: Sonja Livingston
We all enjoy well-written stories—stories so amazing, moving, or creepy that we feel we are actually a part of them as we read. Someone had to write them…so how did they do it? Try your hand at capturing a reader’s imagination and interest. We’ll discuss basics of fiction; how to develop cool characters, create compelling situations, and “hook” readers, so that our stories are almost impossible to put down! We’ll examine examples to see what works, and why. And, we’ll give lots of time to crafting our own fiction. Each participant will develop a completed draft of a story or first chapter, and will go home with an anthology of pages from everyone’s best work! Pack a lunch each day.
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APRIL WRITING BREAK
(During April School Break, April 14–18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Spring is an inspiring time to write! Full-day classes will get out and about in the Neighborhood of the Arts and find inspiration all around them. Early drop off or late pick up can be arranged.
Grades 1–3
Magic Tree House Readers’ Club
WY8-R2
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
April 14 through 18
$164 W&B members / $175 general public •Limit: 12
Instructor: Marna Rossi
Take part in wonderful magical adventures from the Magic Tree House Series as Annie and Jack solve problems and help people as they travel through the world and through time. Like Annie and Jack, we will learn about the landscape, animals, and people in each environment we visit. We will read some of the stories and act out some of the scenes. Through a field trip, we will explore how we can learn about other times and places. You will illustrate stories through art activities, and, with a team, create your scenes and act them out for your friends and family. Pack a lunch each day.
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Grades 4–6
The Writing Journey
WY8-M6
Instructor: Sally Bittner Bonn
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
April 14 through 18,
$164 W&B members / $175 general public •Limit: 12
Writers travel in many ways. We delve into our imaginations to create new characters and situations. We journey to new places for inspiration, through travel and through reading. By heightening our senses we experience what is familiar with new perspective, as if visiting for the first time. Writers travel inward to memories, traditions, a sense of self. We also journey to writers’ programs and retreats, free from the distractions of everyday life, so we can focus on our writing.
In this week-long workshop, we will travel in diverse ways: through writing from creative prompts, through visiting a neighboring art gallery, through reading great writers, and through gaining the new perspectives of a community of fellow writers. We will put together a book and a reading/performance of our own work for the last day.
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Thought you couldn’t travel this April break? Think again! Pack a lunch each day.
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