Community Studios

Through the Eyes of a Child: What does it mean to write from the child’s perspective? Join this months studio to learn more as we explore Childhood in Culture!

Friendship isn’t always how it is in the movies or social media. Join us for a discussion on how we manage and cherish our real-life friendships.

During this session, we’ll immerse ourselves in the world of artistic expression by learning about how artists use physical utensils (pen/paper/color) and digital art platforms (such as Canva, Krita, or another digital art platform of choice) to give form to fears, hopes, and experiences. First, we will observe and discuss a few art pieces. Following this, participants will engage in a drawing activity of their own.

In this session, we will deepen the connection between observation and emotional processing, showing how noticing external details can clarify internal feelings. We’ll also address the mental health benefits of this approach, including grounding, reduced stress, and clearer emotional understanding.

In this session we will continue to write from prompts, giving space for everyone to write and share their work. These prompts can inspire both personal narrative and fictional writing.

In this lesson, participants will explore the different “types” of writing with change and how they can optimize their chosen mode of writing.

What makes a scene? We’ll learn the format and practice writing for the specific way a scene is created as a puzzle piece for a full length film to come together.

Movers, Shakers, and Money Makers! In this session, we’ll discuss strategies for researching scholarships, applying for jobs, and budgeting effectively.

In this month’s session, participants will explore how writing poetry about identity, belonging, and community can be powerful acts of resistance. Through discussion and generative prompts, they will also uncover the ways in which creative expression can affirm selfhood, build empathy, and strengthen collective understanding.

Throughout this studio, we will learn about comedy writing and practice looking for a comedic angle in everyday events. The main focus for this second session will be creating personal, standup-style jokes inspired by the news.