After School Clubs at the 916 Ink Imaginarium

916 Ink hosts semester-long creative writing clubs in our whimsical classroom, The Imaginarium, located in the Maple Neighborhood Center campus (formerly Maple Elementary School) in South Sacramento. Word Squad and Author’s Lab are after-school workshops where students can engage playfully and thoughtfully in creative writing. Every participating student has the opportunity to publish writing in an annual anthology of student work.

Students will…

Learn to write poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction.
Learn to give and receive positive feedback and encouragement.
Polish, edit, and revise work for publication. 
Become a published author in a professional 916 Ink anthology
Practice public speaking skills in front of friends and family at a book release and reading party.

See below for more details.

To find Find Your Voice workshops in your local school, library, or community center, check out Where We Work page for yearly site map.

Word Squad

Please note that we are no longer accepting wait list applications for this semester. If you are on the wait list, we will contact you in order of registration if a spot becomes available. Thank you.

For younger students (grades 3-6) who want to learn about creative writing in a playful and encouraging environment. Each class will include multiple writing prompts followed by voluntary sharing and positive feedback, plus some wiggle breaks and playtime. At the end of the school year, students will become publish authors in a professionally printed anthology!

Details:

Cost: FREE
Grade Level: 3-6
Spring Schedule:
Tuesdays January 16, 2024 to April 9th, 2024
No class 3/28
Time: 3:00-6:00 p.m. (drop-in)
Location: The Imaginarium - 3301 37th Avenue #15, Sacramento
Writers must attend 2 out of the first 3 sessions to secure spot

Registration is now full! To be placed on the waitlist, please e-mail Angela De Claro at: angela@916ink.org

Author’s Lab

For older students (6th-12th grade) who have demonstrated an interest in creative writing and want to explore genres and strengthen their skills in a judgment-free space. Each class will include multiple writing prompts followed by voluntary sharing and positive feedback. At the end of the school year, students will become publish authors in a professionally printed anthology!

We recommend that students go through a 916 Ink program before attending Author’s Lab.

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