Michiana Writers’ Center

Fall 2009 Classes & Workshops For Young Writers

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 Imagination Explorers I (Grades 1-3)

 Instructor: Mary Ann Moore

Hands-on activities to stimulate the

imagination of emerging writers.

Wednesdays, 4:30-5:45 pm

9/23 Stuffed Animal Fun

9/30 Letter Writing

10/7 Trees

10/14 Monsters

Firehouse Youth Center, Classroom 5

Cost: $20 per session or $75 for all 4

 

 

 

Girl Scouts- Write Now! for Juniors

Instructor: Kathy Higgs-Coulthard

Celebrate the National Day of Writing while

earning the “Write All About It” badge.

Saturday, October 24, 1:30-3:30 pm

Firehouse Youth Ctr, Fellowship Hall

Cost: $7 /girl, includes badge

 

 

 

Building Stories: Creating Characters &

Settings (Grades 3-5)

Instructor: Debbie DeLaurelle

Learn how writers pull readers into the story by

creating believable worlds.

Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30 pm

Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4, Nov. 11, Nov. 18

Firehouse Youth Center, Classroom 5

Cost: $80

 

 

 

Girl Talk: Journaling (Grades 3-5)

Instructor: Sheila Auter

Journaling can be a great tool for girls to find

their authentic voices. Focused writing

activities on specific girl related topics.

Saturday, Nov. 14, 10:00 am-NOON

Firehouse Youth Center, Classroom 4

Cost: $25

 

 

 

Passionate Pursuits (ages 8-12)

Guest Author: Kem Myer

Find your passion and write about it: Ideas for

nonfiction

Thursday, December 3, 4:30-6:00 pm

Firehouse Youth Center, Classroom 5

Cost: $20

 

 

All classes are led by National Writing Project

consultants or guest writers and are held at Firehouse

Youth Center, a ministry of Clay Church, 17646

Cleveland Road, South Bend. Space is limited and preregistration is required.

 

To register, please complete

the registration form and submit with payment to MWC, c/o Kathy Higgs-Coulthard, 33499 Old Post Rd., NIles, MI 49120

For additional information visit our website www.michianawriterscenter.pbworks.com

Or contact MWC Director, Kathy Higgs-Coulthard, (574) 220-8798 or michianawriterscenter@gmail.com