Youth Classes

Ages 10-13
Young Writers’ Circle
F12-Y1
10 Wednesdays, 3:45- 5:00 p.m.
September 28- December 7 (no class November 23)
$110 W&B members/$120 general public
Instructor: Wendy Low

You enjoy creative writing. Join a group of young writers who are eager to develop new skills. This course will allow you to dig in, explore new approaches to craft, share your work with others, and learn to give effective feedback under the guidance of an encouraging teacher. Inspiring writing prompts will help generate new work, and revision will help turn a good piece of work into a great one. We will look at how to begin and finish works of fiction that will draw in and delight readers, sharpen our skill with words through learning new poetic techniques and forms, and try our hands at dramatic dialogue. Optional “fieldwork” assignments will allow you to further practice your writing skills. Great for homeschoolers too!

High School
Writing the College Admissions Essay
F12-Y2
3 Saturdays, 10 a.m. -noon
September 17, 24, October 1
$99 W&B members/$110 General Public
Instructor: Wendy Low

Learn to write impressive essays for admission applications, the kind that wow admissions officers by what you say and how you say it; that advertise you: creative, curious, intelligent, hard-working, and involved. Bring your questions about college applications and any specific essay questions from schools where you want to apply. We will practice with the real thing. We will work as a whole group the first two Saturdays. The final day we’ll schedule individual conferences.

Ages: Teen
Teen Writers’ Circle
F12-Y3
6 Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon
October 15, 22, November 5, 19, December 3, 17
$110 W&B members/ $120 general public
Instructor: Wendy Low

Twice 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 individualied assignments will also be offered according to genre, and free tickets to targeted events will be given.

Ages 8-11
Harry Potter
F12-Y4
1 Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
October 15
$39 W&B members/ $45 general public
Instructor: Cathy Buyer-Davis

Re-visit the world of Hogwarts with like-minded fans! During this one-day workshop, we’ll be sorted, play some Harry Potter inspired Muggle games, have a lesson in Divination and do some Quick Quills. We’ll also Spin a tale with Beetle the Bard, and make our own wands! We’ll have a great time revisiting our favorite Harry Potter characters and getting together with other fans in real life. Bring a lunch.

Ages 8-11
Land of Narnia
F12-Y5
1 Saturday, 9:30 am-1:30 pm
November 5
$39 W&B members/ $45 general public
Instructor: Cathy Buyer-Davis

Enter the Wardrobe with Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy for a journey to Narnia. Step aboard the Dawn Treader, battle with Prince Caspian, and talk with the animals as we read, write and discuss poetry, narrative and essays from these beloved classics. Create a mosaic inspired by Aslan, battle the white witch, navigate the land, and explore the magic that only C.S. Lewis could bring to life. Bring a lunch.

Ages 8-11
Wonderland of Reading
F12-Y6
1 Saturday, 9:30 am-1:30 pm
November 19
$39 W&B members/ $45 general public
Instructor: Cathy Buyer-Davis

Take a journey back in time as we visit beloved literary classics. Explore the settings, characters and stories of some of the greatest books ever written. Meet Anne of Green
Gables, enter the Secret Garden, ride along with Black Beauty, travel the Prairie in a covered wagon, and find the magic of these stories all over again. Activities will range from letter writing and journaling to exploring period music and making paper dolls. Bring a lunch.

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