We offer free evening and weekend workshops designed to foster creativity, strengthen writing skills, and provide students with a forum for executing projects they might not otherwise have the support to undertake. Workshops range from the playful to the practical, and all are taught by volunteer writers, artists, educators, and publishing professionals.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to increased demand, enrollment for workshops are now determined by lottery. Once you have signed up for a workshop, please look for an email from workshops@826nyc.org, verifying that we have received your request. If you have not heard from us after 48 hours, feel free to call.
Our workshops are limited enrollment and often generate wait lists. With this in mind, please only sign up if you can make every session of a workshop. Thank you!
The Witch-Eating Buffalo Geek
September 19, 26
2-4 pm
Taught by Johanna Goldmann
For Students Ages 6-8
What ridiculous creatures lurk in 826NYC's writing lab? Be among the first to find out, then help write the book - literally - on what they eat, how they dance, and more! By the end of this workshop, you'll be able to amaze your family and friends with your ridiculous tales, then show them your very own copy of the Dictionary of Ridiculous Creatures. Please bring your imagination and a love of ridiculous creatures to the first class.
Comics About You
September 8, 15, 22, 19
6-8 pm
Taught by Ryan Germick
For Students 8-12
Comics can tell all kinds of stories-- why not yours? So you can't talk to animals and aren't good at flying, big deal! All you need are drawing tools and an experience to share. In this workshop we will study technical aspects of cartooning as well as character design and storytelling as you become the star of your own comics. We will also take a look at the work of some of today's brightest cartoonists who write about their own lives.
