Winter Courses
Teen Writers’ Circle
Teen
WY9-M2
10 Sundays, 1:30–4 p.m.
Two Sundays per month: January 11 & 25, February 8 & 22, March 1 & 15, April 5 & 26, May 3 & 17
$180 W&B members / $198 General Public •Limit: 12
Acceptance by permission of the Director of Youth Education
Facilitators/Instructors: Wendy Low & Debra LewisTwice 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 future domination of the publishing industry! Guests are brought in by the facilitators according to the interests and needs of the group. Optional assignments will also be offered according to genre, and free tickets to targeted events will be given.
Song Project
Teen
WY9-P1
Saturdays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., January 24 & 31, February 7;
Rehearsal February 27, 5-6:30 p.m.; Performance February 27, 7 p.m.
$99 W&B members / $110 General Public •Limit: 12
Instructor: Doug WatermanSongs are everywhere. Love some? Good. Hate some? Interesting… Feel the urge to change some words, or some notes? Great! There’s a place for you in Writers & Books’ Song Project. Whether you write words, music, or both, Song Project is a place to find support, co-writers, and people ready to sing or play your song. Students can work on their own, or team up with others. The only requirement is a willingness to share your work with others and a desire to take it to the next level. Come to the first session with CDs and lyric sheets for your favorite songs. If you play an instrument, bring it (keyboard on site). Bring food and beverages if needed to keep your brain firing along.
My Voice: Teen Café Creation Conference at Gell
Teen
WY9-M3
Gell Center
One Saturday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
April 25
$99 W&B members / $119 General Public
Facilitators/Instructors: Angela Cannon & Alicia Vandervorst
Guest Instructors: Tone Vandervorst, Billy Henry, Adrienne Maher, and Brooke PeveerCome to the Gell Center for a full day of workshops in songwriting, music, poetry, dramatic writing, and story. Get one-on-one feedback with professional writers and musicians in your area of interest. (Bring a bag lunch.) We’ll have a catered dinner together, followed by a final rehearsal for an evening of entertainment by - YOU! The evening Teen Café will be open to your invited audience from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Get inspired! Develop your craft. Get your creations noticed in performance!
Slam High
High School
WY9-P2
Two Tuesdays of every month:
January 6 & 20, February 10 & 24, March 10 & 24, April 14 & 28, May 12 & 26
6 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
$8 per session W&B members / $10 per session General Public
Facilitator: Reenah L. GoldenJoin a group of like-minded teens who are developing their skills as spoken word poets for performances and slams. We will sample readings, 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 first program of each month will culminate in an opportunity to hang out after 7 p.m. and work on pieces in progress. The second program of each month leads into the 25 & Under Series where we will watch a showcase of various styles of local young writers and, if you like, perform at an open mike.
