Do you love theater? Do you have a big imagination? Have you always wished you could see the characters and stories in your head come to life in front of you? Then this camp is for you! Through acting games, writing exercises, and reader’s theater, we’ll learn the basics of playwriting, including character, conflict, and […]
Rochester’s Neighborhood of the Arts (NOTA) has long been home to expression and creativity. Businesses and organizations that engage with art through painting, photography, food, and language abound. There are theatres and sculpture gardens bursting with feeling and meaning. There are hidden walkways and parks perfect for exploring. This camp will take you inside the […]
In this exciting collaboration between Writers & Books and the Creative Workshop at the Memorial Art Gallery, you’ll create your own fantastically illustrated and imaginatively written story. You’ll learn how to illustrate an idea, choose a fitting style, and draw things you thought you didn’t know how to draw. You will learn the basics of […]
Do you enjoy a good mystery? Do you enjoy the creative writing process? Do you want to know whodunnit? If your answer is “yes,” join us for Mystery Writing 101. We will read short mysteries, solve riddles, and write tales of intrigue. You will learn about the elements of a mystery, participate in shared inquiry […]
So you want to write a book, but you need a plan. Join our community of writers to learn how to plot a book chapter by chapter, taking your great idea and turning it into a juicy plot. We’ll access resources from a variety of arts and cultural organizations and learn how thoughtful observation of […]
