New Telling Room Workshops

The Telling Room has posted new workshops for grades K - 12 Elementary and Middle School Workshops High School Workshops Elementary and Middle School Workshops The Grok, the Sneasal, and Frank: The Encyclopedia of Imaginary Animals Grades 3 –5 Saturdays, February 2, 9, and March 1 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Lead Teachers: Jefferson Navicky, Kristen Stake Starting with drawing and collage, our expert Imaginary Animal Wranglers will help you imagine an awesometastic new species of animal, who will then become the hero of tales you write. All these tales will be captured in our very own encyclopedia. Who Cares about Harry Potter? Developing Your Own Great Characters Grades 5 –8 Wednesdays, February 6, 13, 27, and March 5 2 – 3:30 p.m. Lead Teacher: Gibson Fay-LeBlanc Whether it’s a mutant from the planet Zeenon or a man named Bob searching for a volcanic rock, in this workshop, you’ll form a living, breathing being on the page. A few of the characters you create will actually come visit us at The Telling Room. We will send you home with a cast of characters to write about. Hidden Portland: Writing and Photography Grades 6 – 8 Saturdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and April 5 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Lead Teachers: Fran Vita-Taylor, Susan Porter Using The Telling Room’s digital cameras and a notepad, you will explore the Old Port’s nooks and crannies. A photographer and writer will teach you how to frame a picture and a story or poem about that scene. Maximum seven students. Flowers, Clementines, and a Duck: Painting a Picture with Words Grades 1 – 3 Saturday, May 3 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Lead Teacher: Kathleen Meil What do you see from your chair? What would you see from the chair on the other side of the table? How is drawing different from writing? Come and find out!