Winter WordPlay Hybrid Experience 2021

Winter WordPlay 2021
For Ages 11+
An unforgettable experience for creative writers to spend time with quality instructors and other talented peers discussing ideas and sharing their work.

Registration is CLOSED! Please contact us if you'd like to know more about future camps.

Winter WordPlay Hybrid Experience 2021!

Ages 11+
January 30, 2021

Winter WordPlay Fees include

A full day of instruction and writing activities led by highly qualified instructional and supervisory staff, Saturday Inklings for older participants, lunch for McLuhan House participants.

Please note

All fees include a $100 non-refundable fee. No refunds will be made if registration is cancelled after January 8, 2021. A full refund will be made in the event an applicant is not accepted into the program. YouthWrite Society Canada reserves the right to cancel courses and restrict enrollment. Courses, instructors and supervisors may be subject to change.

An Important Note on COVID-19:

YouthWrite Society Canada remains committed to the safety and health of our youth participants and employees. As such, we are adhering to the guidelines and recommendations of Alberta Health Services and the Public Health Agency of Canada. We recognize this is an evolving situation and will make updates on our website as information from Alberta Health Services becomes available.

At this point in time, we are offering a hybrid Winter WordPlay experience. Applicants may choose to work:
a) online via Zoom, OR
b) in-person, in small, physically distanced classes at McLuhan House (11342 64 Street, Edmonton), OR
c) by joining our mural and writing tour in Edmonton, OR

d) a combination of the above.

There is no overnight option.

Please note that if further restrictions are recommended, YouthWrite Winter WordPlay classes will ALL move online. We thank you for your patience during this turbulent time.

For ages 15+, we will also host an evening Zoom open mic Inklings session.

Guest Instructors

You'll work with for one full day with these amazing instructors, professionals in their individual writing, comics, and creative fields. Choose the full online experience or our hybrid options!

Pam Rocker

Bio

Pam Rocker, ever-popular YouthWrite instructor, is back for Winter WordPlay. She's an atypical activist, award winning writer, speaker, and musician. Pam has worked for a decade for the full inclusion of LGBTQ2S+ people in faith communities and beyond. She was chosen as one of the Top 40 Under 40 in Calgary, and as one of the top 30 activists in Canada. A frequent panelist on CBC Radio's Unconventional Panel, Pam is also the Chair of Broadview Magazine, Co-Host of the Sacred and Profane podcast, and currently the Director of Affirming Connections. Pam speaks and plays across the country.

WordPlayful ONLINE Workshop Description

New World, Who Dis? Restoring Humanity and Creativity in our SwirlyTwirlyDigital World - We’re online now more than ever, whether Zooming, Tik-Tok-ing, or doom scrolling! What does this do to our creativity? How do we go about this dense social media landscape to share our stories, cultivate life-giving practices, and create positive change? Join us to explore!

Please note: you may choose to work online the full day with Pam or the 1/2 day to allow you to attend one of the in-person workshops below!

Never fear - breaks are included.

YouthWrite is proud to partner with Drawn to Books to offer a workshop featuring

Daniel Schneider FULL

Bio

Daniel Schneider is an Alberta-farm-boy-turned-comic-artist. Though mostly
known for his dog, he’s also a prominent figure in Edmonton comics. Daniel was
the first ever Happy Harbor Comics Artist-in-Residence and is now one of the
invaluable staff members at the Wonder Harbour. He is currently working on
The Saga of the Jack of Spades, as well as a seemingly constant mountain of commissioned art pieces. As the founding instructor of the Drawn to Write youth comic book creator camps, he has a passion for teaching and inspiring the next generation of creators.

FULL

WordPlayful IN-PERSON* Workshop Description (morning)

Drawn to Write - Explore the basics of sequential storytelling and character design. What makes a compelling story? Break down the formula together to see how it's used to hook the reader. Now, how do you tell that story, visually? Learn the basics of character design and how this can help your artwork design. Open up your creative visual side, and gain confidence in drawing new and interesting characters. *NOTE: depending on COVID restrictions, this session will be delivered virtually, via Zoom.

Please note: At this point, you may choose to work in person at McLuhan House (11342 64 Street) with Daniel for the morning.
A bagged lunch will be provided.

Linda Hoang

Bio

Linda Hoang (@lindork) is one of Alberta’s most popular bloggers and leading social media strategists. She’s also the founder of Instagrammable Wall Guides and Walking Tours as well as the Edmonton International Cat Festival. Passionate about supporting local businesses, exploring neighbourhoods and discovering food and art, with a background in journalism and television broadcasting, Linda is the perfect guide and instructor for your YouthWrite Instagrammable Wall Writing Tour.

WordPlayful IN-PERSON* Workshop Description (afternoon)

Instagrammable Wall-inspired Writing Tour - Join one of Alberta’s most popular bloggers, Linda Hoang, on a self-directed instagrammable wall tour! Find inspiration in artwork, artist stories, neighbourhoods, and more! Get writing tips and participate in instagrammable wall-inspired creative writing exercises. *NOTE: This session will be delivered virtually, as you visit the mural walls. You will need a device to follow the curated tour.

Please note: At this point, we are offering this as an afternoon tour ONLY.
You are responsible for your own transportation around the city of Edmonton for the mural and writing tour.

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