May 20, 2009
Creative writing classes for youth and teens
Creative writing classes for youth and teens will be offered in June
through the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP).
“Emerging Writers Workshop: Creative Writing” will be held the
Monday evenings of June 1, 8, 15 and 22. Classes for ages 8-11 will
be held from 5:45-6:45 p.m., and ages 12-17 will meet from 7-8 p.m.
Each class is $39.
Offered through UWSP Continuing Education Arts and Culture Outreach
program, the classes will be led by Erin Mueller, a UWSP student
majoring in English with a minor in writing. Participants will
explore many genres of creative writing, including poetry, short
fiction, memoir and creative nonfiction. Children will compose
stories and poems using the world around them for inspiration. Teens
will develop their craft through the study of literature and
brainstorming.
“I want to give the creative writers a sample of the audience they
are reaching in their writing,” says Mueller. “I look forward to
working with kids who are excited about writing and I’d love to help
them expand their horizons and skills.”
To register or for more information, call UWSP Continuing Education
at 715-346-3838 or 800-898-9472 or go online to
www.uwsp.edu/conted.
