WORKSHOPS
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR SUMMER 2024 WORKSHOPS.
Our workshop experiences will take place at various locations, so please make note of where your favorites are happening. We’re so excited to write with you!
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AGES 9-12:
Mon. June 10th / 4:30-6PM
$35, with self-assessed tuition assistance available
One man’s trash…is a writer's treasure! Piece by piece, we will explore a collection of antiques and random thrifted objects. Whether presented with an ancient-looking postcard, a quirky figurine, a timeless silver watch, or a #1 Grandpa mug, we will use descriptive language and imaginative techniques to create origins and stories for each piece, resulting in a wide-ranging bundle of fiction!
“The Mysterious Melody of 'The Bells’”
Sat. June 21st / 10AM-12PM
$60, with self-assessed tuition assistance available
Explore the mysterious melody of Poe’s poem, ‘The Bells’ with a guided tour of The Poe Museum, then craft your own haunting poems inspired by Poe's evocative language. Join us for a journey of creativity and discovery as we unravel the enigmatic echoes of 'The Bells' with young minds.
AGES 12-15:
Mon. June 17th / 5-6:30PM
$35, with self-assessed tuition assistance available
Do you remember what you see when you close your eyes and dream? In this workshop, students will learn about different kinds of dreams and develop the skills to interpret them through the power of journaling, poetry, and collage-making. Think of a treasure hunt, but for decoding dreams!
Sat. June 8th / `10AM-12PM
$35, with self-assessed tuition assistance available
This workshop will serve as an introduction to all things tarot! We'll start with some brief history, then discuss how to analyze and interpret tarot imagery. Writing exercises will encourage students to draw cards and write about what they see, what it makes them think of, and how they can POSITIVELY connect them to real life!
Mon. July 22nd / 4:30-6PM
$35, with self-assessed tuition assistance available
One man’s trash…is a writer's treasure! Piece by piece, we will explore a collection of antiques and random thrifted objects. Whether presented with an ancient-looking postcard, a quirky figurine, a timeless silver watch, or a #1 Grandpa mug, we will use descriptive language and imaginative techniques to create origins and stories for each piece, resulting in a wide-ranging bundle of fiction!
Sat. June 28th / 1:00-3:30PM
$70, with self-assessed tuition assistance available
Explore the sinister tale of "The Cask of Amontillado" as you embark on a guided tour of the Poe Museum. Inspired by the story, craft your own piece of writing, channeling your inner Poe and reflecting on the haunting beauty of his work. Join us for a day of literary exploration and creative inspiration as we journey into the dark and twisted world of Edgar Allan Poe.
“Dancing with Death”
Sat. July 12th / 1:00-3:30PM
$70, with self-assessed tuition assistance available
Explore the timeless themes of "The Masque of the Red Death" and its relevance to the COVID-19 pandemic. Begin with a guided tour of the Poe Museum, and explore Poe’s chilling themes in relation to current events. Allow students the opportunity to discuss their thoughts and feelings about the pandemic through their own Poe-inspired writing.
AGES 15-18:
July 8th-12th / 1:30-4:30PM
$150, with self-assessed tuition assistance available
In this week-long camp, we will focus on the verdant land of poetry and, specifically, the contributions from noteworthy female poets. Each day will be devoted to a specific female writer: we will learn about the poet, read some of their work, and then have an opportunity to create and share our own poetry inspired by these women. We will celebrate the poetry of Emily Dickinson, Adrienne Rich, Gwendolyn Brooks, Sylvia Plath, and Ada Limón.
Sat. June 28th / 1:00-3:30PM
$70, with self-assessed tuition assistance available
Through interactive discussions and activities, participants will explore the themes of fear, despair, and the resilience of the human spirit as depicted in “The Pit and the Pendulum.” The workshop will begin with a guided tour of the Poe Museum. Students will then engage in deep analysis of the text, examining Poe's use of language, symbolism, and suspense to create a truly terrifying narrative.
Sat. May 11th 10AM-1PM
$65, with self-assessed tuition assistance available
Does the poetry muse secretly call you occasionally, but you aren’t sure how to get it on the page? Do you write poetry but no one around you understands it? Have you heard of sonnets and odes and lyrics and want to spin some of your thoughts and feelings into verse? This one-day poetry workshop is your chance to explore the power of words.
