Winter Semester is January 10 - March 18
Registration opens November 22
Registration opens November 22
Adult Writing:
Playwriting for Adults
Mondays 6:00 - 8:00pm
January 10 - March 14 (no class 1/17, 2/21)
Instructor - Brit Christopher
$288
A class for beginner or experienced writers, come integrate writing practice into your weekly routine! Create space for your own work through dedicated writing exercises, in-class readings and regular peer feedback. Participants will work on developing dialogue and monologues while crafting believable characters. Brainstorm how to bring ideas to life! Learn to reveal exposition with nuance! Our writers will work through a various selection of prompts with the goal of crafting short works, culminating in an evening of staged readings for the public. Through the power of practice, listening, feedback and editing, let’s make some art! Students can bring technology for typing or a notebook and pen to write by hand--whichever you prefer!
Mondays 6:00 - 8:00pm
January 10 - March 14 (no class 1/17, 2/21)
Instructor - Brit Christopher
$288
A class for beginner or experienced writers, come integrate writing practice into your weekly routine! Create space for your own work through dedicated writing exercises, in-class readings and regular peer feedback. Participants will work on developing dialogue and monologues while crafting believable characters. Brainstorm how to bring ideas to life! Learn to reveal exposition with nuance! Our writers will work through a various selection of prompts with the goal of crafting short works, culminating in an evening of staged readings for the public. Through the power of practice, listening, feedback and editing, let’s make some art! Students can bring technology for typing or a notebook and pen to write by hand--whichever you prefer!
Writer's Workshop (ONLINE)
Adults
Wednesdays 10:00am - 12:00pm
January 12 - February 16
Instructor - Steve Poltorzycki
$240
Have you been working on a piece of fiction and want to take it the next step? Or have you always wanted to write fiction but weren’t sure how to begin? This course is for you. Come explore the world of creative writing!
This is a workshop-based class in which you will:
Steve Poltorzycki is a published author who has led fiction writing workshops and writers groups and is himself a veteran of numerous writing workshops. He lives in Arlington, where he writes fiction, takes photographs, builds furniture, and dabbles in songwriting.
Adults
Wednesdays 10:00am - 12:00pm
January 12 - February 16
Instructor - Steve Poltorzycki
$240
Have you been working on a piece of fiction and want to take it the next step? Or have you always wanted to write fiction but weren’t sure how to begin? This course is for you. Come explore the world of creative writing!
This is a workshop-based class in which you will:
- Learn about the elements of fiction (story structure, characterization, point of view and voice, dialogue, setting, imagery)
- Read, discuss, and learn from examples of fiction by renowned writers
- Complete several short writing exercises
- Critique each other’s work
- Write and revise at least one short story
Steve Poltorzycki is a published author who has led fiction writing workshops and writers groups and is himself a veteran of numerous writing workshops. He lives in Arlington, where he writes fiction, takes photographs, builds furniture, and dabbles in songwriting.
Teen Writing:
Playwriting for Teens
Grades 9-12
Mondays 4:00 - 6:00pm
January 10 - March 14 (no class 1/17, 2/21)
Instructor - Brit Christopher
$288
Whether you’re a first-time playwright or an old pro, all levels of experience are welcome! Class participants will focus on the building blocks of script writing, moving toward the creation of more complex works. Through regular writing practice, live in-class readings and real-time feedback, students will be able to craft a variety of scenes for their writing portfolios. Using a series of prompts and techniques, writers will select their best pieces for an evening of staged readings for the public. Come make theatre from the ground up: by writing it! Students can bring technology for typing or a notebook and pen to write by hand--whichever you prefer!
Grades 9-12
Mondays 4:00 - 6:00pm
January 10 - March 14 (no class 1/17, 2/21)
Instructor - Brit Christopher
$288
Whether you’re a first-time playwright or an old pro, all levels of experience are welcome! Class participants will focus on the building blocks of script writing, moving toward the creation of more complex works. Through regular writing practice, live in-class readings and real-time feedback, students will be able to craft a variety of scenes for their writing portfolios. Using a series of prompts and techniques, writers will select their best pieces for an evening of staged readings for the public. Come make theatre from the ground up: by writing it! Students can bring technology for typing or a notebook and pen to write by hand--whichever you prefer!
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