Engaging, Imaginative Classes That Bring Books to Life
From poetry and picture books to custom-designed literacy workshops, our programs spark creativity and nurture a lifelong love of reading and writing.
Explore creative literacy programs designed to spark imagination and build storytelling skills. From poetry to picture books, we offer engaging workshops—and can tailor classes to fit your community’s needs.
Programs
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Creative Poetry & Art Publishing Class
In this 4-week Creative Poetry & Art Publishing Class, students explore various poetry forms and visual storytelling while creating original poems and artwork. Guided through writing, feedback, illustration, and book design, students collaborate on a professionally published book showcasing their work. The course concludes with a celebratory poetry showcase.
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Creative Writing & Picture Book Publishing Class
Over 8 weeks, students will write and illustrate their very own picture book! Through fun, hands-on sessions, they’ll learn storytelling, character development, and illustration techniques—culminating in a professionally published book and a final celebration to share their creative work.
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Looking for something different?
In addition to our featured classes, we offer a variety of seasonal and specialty programs throughout the year—from comic book making to nonfiction research projects. We also collaborate with schools, pods, and communities to create custom literacy experiences tailored to your group’s interests, age range, and goals.
Let us know what you’re dreaming up—we’d love to bring it to life!
Creative Poetry & Art Publishing Class
📅 Duration: 1 Month (4 Weekly Sessions)
👩🎓 Max Students: 30
📖 Final Product: A professionally published book featuring student poems & artwork
💲 Publishing Fee: Charged separately
Week 1: Introduction to Poetry & Creative Expression
Exploring different poetry styles (haiku, free verse, acrostic, etc.)
Writing exercises to spark creativity
Introduction to visual storytelling through art
Week 2: Crafting & Refining Poems
Deep dive into imagery, metaphors, and rhythm
Peer and instructor feedback on poems
Planning accompanying artwork for each piece
Week 3: Illustrating & Formatting for Publishing
Students create artwork inspired by their poems
Basic design principles for book layout
Preparing submissions for print
Week 4: Final Edits & Celebration
Final poem and artwork selection
Preparing the book for publishing
Mini poetry showcase (virtual or in-person)
Creative Writing & Picture Book Publishing Class
📅 Duration: 2 Months (8 Weekly Sessions)
👩🎓 Max Students: 30
📖 Final Product: A professionally published picture book featuring student stories & artwork
💲 Publishing Fee: Charged separately
In this exciting 2-month course, students will write, illustrate, and publish their very own picture book! They’ll learn the fundamentals of storytelling, character creation, and illustration techniques while working toward a professionally printed book.
Each session includes engaging lessons, hands-on activities, and creative collaboration with peers. The course ends with a celebratory showcase and the option to purchase published copies of their book!
Week 1: Introduction to Storytelling & Picture Books
Students explore what makes a great picture book, from story structure to visual storytelling, and begin brainstorming their own ideas.
Week 2: Developing Characters & Story Structure
We dive into building compelling characters and crafting a beginning, middle, and end that brings stories to life.
Week 3: Writing the First Draft
Writers begin drafting their stories, focusing on voice, pacing, and turning ideas into engaging narratives.
Week 4: Editing & Revising for Clarity
Students learn revision techniques and work with peers and instructors to strengthen their drafts.
Week 5: Introduction to Picture Book Illustration
We explore how images can enhance stories, studying examples and planning illustrations for each page.
Week 6: Creating & Refining Artwork
Students create original artwork for their stories using a range of materials, with guided feedback and tips.
Week 7: Formatting for Publishing
We bring words and illustrations together in layout form, learning the basics of book formatting and print prep.
Week 8: Final Edits, Celebration & Publishing Prep
The class wraps up with final revisions, book submission, and a celebratory showcase to honor everyone’s creativity!