Workshops for Grades 5-6

Imagination is everything in this creative class! First, we will create a portrait of an otherworldly land filled with wonderful and mysterious things. Then we will add fascinating characters, an important quest, and elements of magic to write an amazing story. If you love to read about wizards, dragons, enchanted forests, dark lands, and other marvelous people and places, then you’ll love writing a fantasy story of your own!

This workshop meets for six 120-minute classes.

  Class times:

Wednesdays, September 18 - October 23

1:30-3:30 pm

Thursdays, September 19 - October 24

5:30-7:30 pm

Saturdays, September 21 - October 26

3:30-5:30 pm

 Science fiction is a speculative genre that is a perpetual favorite of readers and writers like yourself! In this workshop, we'll explore the limitless possibilities of the sci-fi genre and learn how to craft compelling and thought-provoking stories that transport readers to distant worlds and alternative realities. We'll cover the essential elements of sci-fi, including world-building, technology, and character creation, and examine how to incorporate these elements into our narratives to create immersive stories!

This workshop meets for six 120-minute classes.

   Class times:

Wednesdays, November 6-December 18

1:30-3:30 pm

Thursdays, November 7 - December 19

5:30-7:30 pm

Saturdays, November 9 - December 21

3:30-5:30 pm

(Thanksgiving Break

November 27-30)

Put your writing into a totally new format with podcasts! In this workshop, you'll first decide if  would like to create informational, entertaining, or persuasive programs, and choose your own topics. Then, you'll research, write scripts, record, edit, and publish your podcast for audiences everywhere. If you like creative writing, sound, engineering, and tech, this is a great workshop for you. Maybe you'll even find yourself a new hobby and create your own ongoing show!

This workshop meets for six 120-minute classes.

   Class times:

Wednesdays, January 8 - February 12

1:30-3:30 pm

Thursdays, January 9 - February 13

5:30-7:30 pm

Saturdays, January 11 - February 15

3:30-5:30 pm

As we become more and more aware of what is happening in the world around us, we are confronted with dilemmas that have no clear answers. We form opinions that are shaped by our experiences, our knowledge, and our emotions.  One way to express these opinions is through the written word. In this workshop, we will discover how to effectively express and support opinions in a variety of written pieces including essays, letters, reviews, and editorials. Students learn how to write so that others will listen to and consider their thoughts. 

This workshop meets for six 120-minute classes.

  Class times:  

Wednesdays, February 19 - March 26

1:30-3:30 pm

Thursdays, February 20 - March 27

5:30-7:30 pm

Saturdays, February 22 - March 29

3:30-5:30 pm

Embark on a thrilling journey into the world of storytelling! Join us to hone your creative skills, craft daring plots, create dynamic characters, and write pulse-pounding scenes. From treacherous jungles to rolling seas to the tops of the highest mountains, imagination knows no bounds as we create stories of daring exploits and lead our characters out of life-or-death situations. Get ready to conquer the page and captivate readers with every twist and turn!

This workshop meets for six 120-minute classes.

  Class times:  

Wednesdays, April 9 - May 14

1:30-3:30 pm

Thursdays, April 10-May 15

5:30-7:30 pm

Saturdays, April 12 - May 17

3:30-5:30 pm