Workshops
Inkdrop (ages 10-12)
Session 1 - January 10th to February 14th
Session 2 - February 21st to March 28th
Heartlines
Theme: Finding My Voice & Writing From The Heart
This introductory workshop invites young writers to discover the connection between feeling and expression — to see writing not just as an academic skill, but as a way to understand themselves and connect with others. Students explore their inner world through journaling, creative reflection, and personal storytelling.
Participants learn how to use emotion, observation, and empathy to create writing that feels authentic and alive. They’ll experiment with tone, imagery, and sensory language to make their words more vivid, while also developing confidence in sharing their unique voice.
Focus areas:
Expressive and reflective writing
Empathy and emotional awareness
Descriptive and sensory language
Finding personal voice
Quill (ages 13-15)
Ink of Courage
Theme: Bravery in Expression and The Courage to Reflect
This workshop invites writers to look inward — to explore how experiences shape who they are and who they’re becoming. Through guided reflection and storytelling, students learn to use writing as a tool for self-discovery, healing, and emotional clarity.
Participants are encouraged to approach their memories and thoughts with courage and compassion, transforming them into meaningful written pieces. They’ll practice balancing vulnerability with craft — learning how to shape personal truths into stories that connect with others.
Focus areas:
Personal narrative and memoir writing
Reflective journaling
Emotional awareness and self-compassion
Figurative language and imagery
Session 1 - January 10th to February 14th
Session 2 - February 21st to March 28th
Wordsmith
(ages 16-18)
Voices That Inspire
Theme: Empathy and Perspective, Identity and Authenticity
As writers grow braver in expressing who they are, they also begin to recognize the power their words have to influence, connect, and inspire others. This workshop focuses on using writing as a force for empathy and change — exploring how personal truths can spark understanding in the wider world.
Through essays, stories, and poems, participants practice using words as tools for both expression and impact.
Focus Areas:
Writing for purpose and impact
Developing authentic voice
Tone, audience, and perspective
Narrative and poetic techniques for persuasion and empathy
Session 1 - January 10th to February 14th
Session 2 - February 21st to March 28th
institute workshop schedule
Workshop Selections will change based on session and interest.
Examples of future workshops are:
*Soundtrack of Self
*Voice and Verse
*Stories We Carry
*Lights, Camera, Rewrite
*Thinking on Paper
*Writing for Change
*Thesis & Thread
*Culture Critic
*Hashtags & Headlines
Session 1 - January 10th to February 14th
Session 2 - February 21st to March 28th
Session 3 - April 4th to May 9th
Session 4 - May 16th to June 20th
Summer Institute 1 - June 22nd to July 3rd (two week intensive, two hours per day, five days a week)
Summer Institute 2 - July 6th to July 17th (two week intensive, two hours per day, five days a week)
Session 5 - August 15th to September 19th
Session 6 - September 26th to October 31st
Session 7 - November 7th to December 12th