Storytelling Bootcamp

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Your six-week class meets on Sundays: September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 20 (skip October 13). Each session is 3 hours. In this six-week class, you’ll transform your real-life experiences into relatable, compelling stories in a fun, supportive environment. Instructors will use interactive exercises to discover your life’s stories, develop a narrative structure, infuse […]

The Most Epic Writing Class Ever!

Intelligent Office Alexandria 2800 Eisenhower Ave, Suite 220, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

This six-week class meets on Tuesdays: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15. Each session is 3 hours.In this six-week class you are afforded the opportunity to develop writing skills about everyday, sometimes obscure, things you see, feel, hear, touch and employ them as catalysts for inspiration. This class is designed considering your individual […]

Storytelling through Photography

Outside the Lens 125 14th Street, San Diego, California, United States

This four-week class will meet on Saturdays: September 14, 21, 28, and October 5. Each session is 3 hours.They say picture is worth a thousand words. Capture your next story in this hands-on storytelling and photography class. Participants will learn the basics of composition and exposure to create a series of compelling images. All photography equipment […]

Learn How to Paint

Art on 30th 4434 30th Street, San Diego, California, United States

Learning the fundamentals of art is easy and fun—there’s no better way to spend your weekend than at the studio, surrounded by people who have shared love for art!Topics Covered:You’ll walk away with a renewed sense of confidence in your creative and artistic abilities. Plus, you’ll take home a work of art that you can […]

ASAP Choir

Studio Pause 4710 Columbia Pike, Arlington, Virginia, United States

This four-week class will meet on Saturdays: September 14, 21, 28, and October 5. Each session is 3 hours.Join the ASAP choir for a fun and collaborative experience in vocal music! Singers of all levels come together to explore a wide range of music genres. With the help of a skilled choir director, you'll improve […]

Free

Sparks Fly! Welding Workshop

Indianapolis Art Center 820 E 67th St., Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Spark up your creativity and learn the basics of welding! Explore the malleability of metal and all you can build with it by cutting and forming it into free-form ferrous works of art.All materials will be provided. For safety, participants must have full vision capabilities, gripping strength with both hands, and adequate hand-eye coordination. Please […]

Comedy Bootcamp

San Diego Writers, Ink 2730 Historic Decatur Road, Room 204, San Diego, CA, United States

This six-week class will meet on Saturdays: September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 19, and 26 (skip October 12). Each session is 3 hours.Learn the basics of standup comedy in this six-week class taught by professional comics. The class ends with a graduation show where you’ll deliver a five-minute comedy set to a public audience. Our […]

Ekphrastic Poetry

Delaplaine Arts Center 40 S Carroll Street, Frederick, Maryland, United States

Ekphrasis is a device whereby poems are inspired by Visual Art: paintings, sculptures, photographs, etc. Poems can be descriptive or take more figurative forms. Join Kari Martindale, who has participated in ekphrastic events across Maryland, in finding inspiration from visual works of art and pairing it with your words. The first half of the workshop […]

Write that play!

Virtual Program Virtual Program

This six-week class meets on Mondays: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, and 21. Each session is 2.5 hours.Playwriting allows writers to tell stories using a unique medium–live performance. But how to harness the full power of the audience’s imagination? This class reviews the fundamentals of narrative structure, with a focus on the creation […]

Comedy Bootcamp

Virtual Program Virtual Program

This six-week class will meet on Tuesdays: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, and 22. Each session is 3 hours.Learn the basics of standup comedy in this six-week class […]

Acting: Scene Study

The American Theatre 125 East Mellen Street, Hampton, Virginia, United States

This six-week class will meet on Wednesdays: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, and 23. Each session is 2 hours. Scene Study is an engaging and intensive class designed […]

Storytelling Bootcamp

Virtual Program Virtual Program

This is six-week class will meet on Wednesdays: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, and 23. Each session is 3 hours. In this six-week class, you’ll transform your real-life […]

Operation Improv

Virtual Program Virtual Program

This six-week class meets on Wednesdays: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, and 23. Each session is 2 hours.Join us and learn skills that go beyond the stage. If […]

Free

Storytelling Crash Course

Indianapolis Vet Center 6330 W 71st Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Storytelling Crash Course is a two-hour introductory workshop into the craft of storytelling for performance. Expert instructors guide you as you reflect on personal experiences, identify stories, and learn about narrative structure. You’ll develop your stories through personal reflection and small group feedback. No experience necessary!About the InstructorSally Perkins is an award-winning storyteller and adjunct […]

Storytelling Bootcamp

Indiana Historical Society 450 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

This six-week class meets on Saturdays: September 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26, and November 2 (Skip October 12). Each session is 3 hours. In this six-week class, you’ll transform […]

Stage Combat Workshop

The American Theatre 125 East Mellen Street, Hampton, Virginia, United States

Introduction to Stage Combat invites participants into the thrilling world of theatrical combat, where safety meets spectacle and choreography blends with storytelling. In this dynamic workshop, students will learn the […]

Getting It Down: Words on the Page

San Diego Writers, Ink 2730 Historic Decatur Road, Room 204, San Diego, CA, United States

For those who want to write a novel, screenplay, short story—anything at all, the first step is to start writing. This lively and inspiring workshop will show you how to get started. Within the friendly setting of like-experienced writers, you’ll practice the craft of writing through group exercises and spontaneous discussions. You’ll not only learn […]

Creative Puppet Making with Everyday Objects (family workshop)

Wells Theater 108 E. Tazewell St, Norfolk, Virginia, United States

This workshop is for children ages 5-12. All participants must be accompanied by a parent. Unleash your creativity and dive into the magical world of puppetry with our "Creative Puppet Making with Everyday Objects" class! Children and guardians will discover how to turn everyday household items into delightful creatures. From socks and spoons to paper […]

ASAP Choir

The American Theatre 125 East Mellen Street, Hampton, Virginia, United States

This four-week class will meet on Tuesdays: October 1, 8, 15, and 22. Each session is 2 hours. Join the ASAP choir for a fun and collaborative experience in vocal […]

Free

Digital Handlettering

Indianapolis Art Center 820 E 67th St., Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Step into the world of handlettering on the iPad! Learn all about typography, various digital handlettering techniques, and the basics of using Procreate. This class will provide you the perfect opportunity to unleash your imagination and turn your words and phrases into unique digital artistry.About the InstructorAlexis Morin is a graphic designer, illustrator, and letterer.This […]

Flash Fiction: The Art of Abbreviation

San Diego Writers, Ink 2730 Historic Decatur Road, Room 204, San Diego, CA, United States

This form of short fiction is called by many names: sudden, short-short, instant, fast, micro, and postcard, to name just a few. But there's more to the form than word count and in this workshop we'll explore what’s required besides brevity. Participants will learn techniques for creating “fast and furious” fictions (50 words to 1500 […]

Shakespearean Acting

Shakespeare Theatre, Rehearsal Studios 516 8th Street SE, Washington, District of Columbia, United States

This seven-week class meets on Wednesdays: October 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, and 20. Each session is 2 hours.Ready to take your first steps of Shakespeare? Through a combination of text analysis and performance, participants will gain a working knowledge of Shakespeare’s plays and language – verse, prose, meter, character, and intent – a […]

Watercolor Mandala

Indianapolis Vet Center 6330 W 71st Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

In this workshop, students will be introduced to basic watercolor painting techniques and have the chance to experiment with these skills. Each student will create their own unique mandala — a piece of art comprised of geometric shapes and patterns — and fill in their line art with watercolor. This class is sure to be […]

Glassblown Flowers

Indianapolis Art Center 820 E 67th St., Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Try your hand at glassblowing and make a color-infused, solid glass flower! This introductory glass class will teach you the basics of working creatively in the hot shop.All materials will be provided. For safety, participants must have a minimum height of 56 inches to be able to look into the furnace, full vision capabilities, gripping […]