workshops
Saturdays @ The Studio Spring 2010 Lineup
StudioSTL is pleased as punch to offer the following writing workshops to creative thinkers and dreamers from all across the St. Louis metro region. All of our quality, one-of-a-kind workshops are directed by top professionals and are offered free of charge. Unless otherwise noted, the Saturday workshops are held from 10am - 12pm at the studio (address below!).
View Spring Workshop Schedule PDF
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Fancy Talk: Technical Writing for Non-Technical Occasions
Jason Valentine & Emma O'Brien
Saturday, February 6
Ages 10-18
Not interested in the snooze-fest of technical writing? Try this workshop to get your business writing skills in shape without falling asleep. Let's face it; everyone needs to learn how to write a technical letter, resume, etc. But nobody said it has to be boring! Write a technical love letter, a resume for the job of Gum Chewer, or an encyclopedia entry for "penguin parade."
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Song Write: Lyric Analysis and Reflection
Led by Chad Lawson
Saturday, February 20
Ages 14-18
Crafting song lyrics takes just as much skill as writing great works of fiction and poetry. If you love songs and connect lyrics to your life, join Chad (professional writer and former rap artist) to explore what's behind the music that moves you.
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Write Song: Lyric Development
Led by Lynn O'Brien
Saturday, February 27
Ages 14-18
Do you freestyle in the shower or rewrite lyrics to songs on the radio? Join Lynn, singer/songwriter to learn how to put your personal musings to music. Bring your raps and songs in progress or create something new at this workshop. Instruments welcome.
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2 Hours, 1 Book: Writing Kids' Books
Led by Amelia Flood
Saturday, March 6
Ages 6-10
Do you dream up new stories all the time? Does the thought of a penguin wearing an umbrella hat, a car named "the princess of niceness," or a zombie chicken make you laugh? Join Amelia (journalist and storyteller extraordinaire) to create a fun and fantastical book from cover to cover.
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Write Out Loud: Reading Your Words
Led by Shane Signorino
Saturday, March 27
Ages 10-18
Stand up and be heard! If you love to act, love to write, or just long to be loud, join Shane (actor and spoken word artist) to learn how to perform your writing. The written word becomes even more powerful combined with the human voice.
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And On Your Left: Travel Writing Part I
Led by Tori Walters
Saturday, April 3
Ages 6-10
Ever wanted to catch a midnight airplane to ancient China, go birdwatching in Tanzania, or spend a weekend away on Mars? Join Tori (world traveler, ninja, and bookbinding expert) to create travel-tales about trips real and imagined.
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And On Your Right: Travel Writing Part II
Led by Tori Walters
Saturday, April 10
Ages 6-10
Where can I get a good moonpie around here? In this workshop, we will create fantasy travel guides that include everything from intergalactic maps to under-sea lunch tips. Tori, StudioSTL's book making expert, will help you bind your travelguide so it outlasts any buffalo stampede or pirate attack, because you never know.
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Write Out Loud: Spoken Words
Spoken word with Nicky Rainey
Saturday, April 24
Ages 10-18
Poetry isn't quiet anymore! Spoken word mashes traditional poetry with rapping, story-telling and acting. Join Nicky (writer and spoken word artist) to lift your poems off the page.