 About Youth Writing Workshops, Winter 2010
Our workshops provide the opportunity for young people to discover the power and excitement of writing. Participants will be inspired and encouraged to polish their writing skills in a fun, interactive environment. Because workshops are limited to 15 participants, each student receives individual attention. Writers learn how to create meaningful prose through a variety of techniques, such as stream-of-consciousness writing, journaling, free verse poetry and more.
Workshop Cost
$225 for members of the Margaret Mitchell House and Atlanta History Center
$250 for non-members
Price includes a light snack and all writing supplies. If a field trip is added, details and permission slips will be provided on the first workshop day. Most field trips require an additional but nominal fee (about $5-$8). Examples of past field trips: lunch at the Varsity; an art exploration at the High Museum; a jaunt to Oakland Cemetery.
Writers Showcase
Each workshop concludes with a “Writers Showcase” for family and friends on the final workshop day. Mark your calendars!
Upcoming Workshops
Stranger Than Fiction (ages 10-14)
Andrea Childress, Instructor
January 31 - February 28, 2010; five Sunday afternoons
2:00 - 5:30 PM
The registration deadline for this workshop is Friday, January 22, 2010.
10 student minimum; 15 student maximum
You're invited to let your imagination run wild! Break the rules to create your own worlds where zebras can fly and humans are ruled by a colony of super-sized grasshoppers. From your mind's eye, kids have more wisdom than adults, and bubble gum is served for dinner. In this 5-week workshop, develop your passion for the absurd while learning the basic elements of writing fiction. Discover the secret to tapping into your imagination to captivate readers while making sure your stories are presented in a believable way.
Andrea Childress is a dynamic former high school teacher with 8 years of experience teaching young people to put their best foot forward on the written page. Back by popular demand, Childress led six workshops at the Atlanta History Center and Margaret Mitchell House in summer 2009.
To register, please print and complete the registration form, include payment, and mail to:
Atlanta History Center
Attn: Winter Youth Writing Workshops
130 West Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA 30305
or fax to 404.814.2041
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be given for cancellations less than two weeks prior to the start of class. Any cancellation or change made more than two weeks before the first day of class carries an administrative fee of $25; if you withdraw before this two-week deadline, you will receive a refund less the $25 fee.
Workshop Location
All workshops take place at the Margaret Mitchell House, 990 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309.
For questions, please email or call 404.814.2063. |
