Writers Block - Mondays 4:30pm – 6:30pm, Grades 8-12
April 4th- June 6th
Led by Keisha "Kush" Thompson and Tim "Toaster" Henderson
Take part in creative writing workshops that include storytelling, poetry and prose. Writers Block members will aide their Teaching Artist in producing Open Mic events while developing their written and performative voice! This program is offered in partnership with Young Chicago Authors.
@rt + Tech – Tuesdays 4:30-6:30pm, Grades 8-12
April 5th- June 7th
Led By Lindsey French
Join us for SNAP! @rt+ Tech members will utilize social media apps Snapchat and Vine to explore film and photo genres. Members will be given short prompts to create works centered within performance, character construction, still-lives, portraiture, documentary and satire. This program is offered in partnership with Plug-In Studio.
Teen Photo Project – Wednesdays 4:30pm-6:30pm, Grades 8-12
April 6th- June 8th
Led by Terrence Reese and Scott Tavitian
Experiment with using different types of film and digital cameras (point and shoot, cell phone and DSLR) to photography objects, people and subjects of interest. In addition to group activities, Teen Photo members will receive hands-on demonstrations, develop their own portfolio, meet visiting artists, go on field trips and explore our Hyde Park Community. Canon DSLR cameras will be provided for in-class use.
This program is sponsored by Columbia College Chicago’s Photography Department.
