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Reading Elizabeth Bishop with Lisa Goldfarb
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Elizabeth Bishop is a modern North American poet who is hard to identify in terms of a single school of poetry, place, or home. She writes poems linked to her native ground of Nova Scotia and Massachusetts, yet she is also a poet who famously writes of travel. Brazil, where she lived for twenty years, was home away from home for her, as was Key West, for a shorter period. New York City, and Paris, too, figure into her poetic geography. The...
Memoir with Wendy Salinger
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Nabokov said that the true purpose of memoir should be to discern and follow “the thematic designs of one’s life.” In that spirit, this class attempts to guide students in the quest to discover what story to tell and how to tell it. Class discussions — of works in progress and of weekly exercises written in reponse to excerpts from classic memoirs — explore elements of craft such as character, description, dialogue and pacing. The goal...
Developing an Illustrated Children’s Book
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Get an insiders’ overview of how to begin, develop, polish and pitch a successful children’s book. Explore theory and technique, including developing an image vocabulary and a child-friendly style. Learn about story line, story boarding, pacing, rhythm, the variety of media available and more.
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Written in the Stars—A Workshop on Poetry and Astrology
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Even if we were all to speak the same language, we would speak it differently. This is what makes communication so exciting and so troublesome. For those of us who seek connection that is beyond our personal context, symbolic archetypes can offer a great deal of information. Like math, astrology is a system shared between many cultures (with variation granted for Vedic interpretations); its symbolic correlations can be found in ancient spiritual...
$150
Grammar and Conversation (High Intermediate/Advanced)
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Learn conversational English, grammar, reading and new vocabulary in lessons based on everyday usage with a large portion of the class is devoted to improving conversational skills, discussion of New York culture, idioms, readings and holiday discussions. Some of the grammar topics include: Review of tenses Correct use of articles and prepositions Tag questions Modals Phrasal Verbs Please note that topics are subject to change based on the...
Advanced Memoir with Wendy Salinger
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
In that spirit, this class attempts to guide students in the quest to discover what story to tell and how to tell it. Class discussions — of works in progress and of weekly exercises written in reponse to excerpts from classic memoirs — explore elements of craft such as character, description, dialogue and pacing. The goal is to help students find their own voices and the written shape of their own truths.
Advanced Poetry with Emily Fragos
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
In this advanced workshop, students strengthen their writing style and voice by addressing lucidity, the musical line and poetic unpredictability and originality — the transformative and magical power of the art. They also delve into poetry from around the world as inspiration for writing assignments. Students are chosen by Emily Fragos on the basis of a manuscript submission. Click here for submission guidelines.
Reading Calvino with Joseph Luzzi
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Italo Calvino is synonymous to readers worldwide of the literary imagination’s power to create alternate worlds of staggering beauty. In this course, we will consider the Italian author’s remarkable mix of compelling cultural analysis and otherworldly fantasy in three of his most enduring works: Invisible Cities, Six Memos for the Next Millennium, and If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler. Our conversations will explore such...
Advanced Fiction with Mark Doten
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
What is “voice” in fiction? How does one establish voice, sustain it, complicate or even undermine it? In this workshop, we will consider voice as a fundamental problem of craft and narrative, reading literary and theoretical works that illuminate questions of perspective, dialogue, mood, description, structure and tone. We’ll examine all of this in relation to our own short stories, in engaged and constructive discussions of the writing...
Advanced Fiction with Paul La Farge
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
How do you structure a short story? In the readings for this workshop, we'll look at the ways in which various writers have imagined — and reinvented — story structure, in order to communicate narrative tension and emotional truth. We'll think about structure as it relates to our own work too, in constructive and thoughtful discussion of each student's writing. Note: Please expect the links 24-48hours before class start date
$385
Playwriting Intensive I
The Barrow Group Acting School @ 520 8th Avenue, New York, NY
Craft compelling narratives from inception to execution in our Playwriting Intensive I course. Learn the art of storytelling as we delve into the fundamental structures of playwriting, guided by the principles of craftsmanship and spontaneity. Join us in a supportive environment where creativity flourishes and stories come to life, paving the way for captivating and surprising narratives.
Shadowbox Assemblages
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Use found materials to create a low-relief shadowbox, filled with a combination of found objects, magazine images and paint. Create visual poetry from the commonplace, inspired by Joseph Cornell. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: No, make-up classes are not allowed since other classes may be full. Further, instructors are paid based on the number of students within their own classes, so attending a class outside...
$145
Life Stories
West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
For people who have lived and worked and want to write about their childhood as well as their more recent past. Whether you are a published writer or last wrote in a childhood diary, you are welcome in this class. Mark Twain said, “The difference between the almost right word & the right word is the difference between lightning and lightning bug.” Finding the right word is the goal of this workshop. Suggested weekly assignments will...
Graphic Novel Workshop
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Join graphic novelist Josh Bayer to work on developing a substantial story in graphic novel form by building solid work skills and polishing your narrative abilities through weekly assignments and critiques. Additionally, students are encouraged to discover new tools and how to best improve their drawing, digital and technical skills. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE
Shaping the Stories in Our Lives
West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
Every life has stories worth writing. This class provides tools to overcome fear of the blank page and writing prompts to jump-start the creative process. Inspired by collaborative discussion and examples of great writing, participants will hone in on their stories and explore elements of craft. No pre-registration requirement. Open to writers of all levels. Location Note: All classes are located at the West Side YMCA at 5 West 63rd Street....
Persuasive Presentation Skills - Half Day
Melini Group @ Home Base @ Raise New York , New York, NY
How do you develop and deliver impactful, persuasive, and powerful presentations to your audience? What are the key techniques and tools that should be used to transform your audience? Why are presentation skills critical to your ability to influence and lead? This open skills course spans the entire life-cycle of presentation development and delivery. Exercises range from the initial construction stage to the psychological challenges...
$300
Personal Essay Writing Intensive
Gotham Writers Workshop @ 555 8th Ave, New York, NY
What do you think about X or Y or Z? And how have your life experiences informed your views on these topics? That’s the essence of a personal essay: viewpoints filtered through the lens of your personal experience. Any topic goes, from the ridiculous to the sublime. Unlike the stiff essays you may have written in school, these should feel personal, imbued with your unique voice and observations. Here you will learn techniques for crafting personal...
$200
TV Bible Writing
Jacob Krueger Studio @ 247 W 35th St, New York, NY
Do you have an idea for an awesome TV show? Have you written a TV pilot and want to take the next step? You’re ready for this 4-week workshop where you’ll learn how to organically craft a successful TV series bible. With an emphasis on in-class exercises, group participation and deconstructing successful examples of the form, we’ll start from the seed of your idea, and develop it into a killer pitch document. By the end of this course, you’ll...
Video Storytelling for the Web
Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY
Learn to produce compelling original video content that will connect readers, clients or stakeholders to the news, projects and people that matter. In this class, which will include a lot of 1-1 instruction, you will pitch, storyboard, shoot and edit a short, interview-based video story. No experience needed, but lots of passion required. We will cover: Session 1 The elements of a video story - characters, interviews, visual scenes and...
Intro to Fiction
West Side YMCA - Community Arts @ 5 W 63rd St, New York, NY
In this class, beginning and intermediate-level fiction students work toward building short stories and novel chapters by learning the elements of craft, which include conflict, tension, characterization, voice, setting, dialogue, and scene vs. summary. Class sessions will be devoted to craft lessons, studying excellent published works, and student exercises. In the final weeks of class, students will present a longer piece. Whether...
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