Classes, Camps, Workshops & Registration Portal
LITERARY + THEATRE ARTS
The Creative Arts Guild provides Literary and Theatre Arts opportunities for people of all ages in our community. We are committed to furthering the arts through Literary and Theatre Arts education and performance instruction. Contact Literary Arts Coordinator Dana Shavin at danas@creativeartsguild.org for more information about Literary Arts. Contact Arts in Education Director Christen Napp for more information about Theatre Arts: christenn@creativeartsguild.org.
It has long been a goal for the Creative Arts Guild to have a Literary Arts program, and that goal has finally come to fruition. Our new Literary Arts Coordinator Dana Shavin brings nearly thirty years of writing and publishing experience to the Guild, and she is hard at work organizing exciting writing and publishing workshops, readings, and writing groups for aspiring and established writers in the community, as well as a visiting writer series, author signings, and more, for those interested in all things literary.
Please reach out to Dana at danas@creativeartsguild.org with any questions about Literary Arts at the Guild!
Be a part of the conversation! CLICK HERE to Join the Literary Arts Creative Circle group on Facebook.
LIT + THEATRE ARTS SUMMER CAMPS
Creative Arts Guild Policies & Procedures
WAUGH STREET WRITERS GROUP
The Waugh Street Writers Group is a facilitated group (with an established leader) that meets twice a month, and is a safe, professional, and nurturing place to workshop ideas, share recent work, and get creative encouragement from other writers. They currently meet once a month in person at the CAG and once a month via Zoom. If you're interested in joining, please email Dana Shavin (danas@creativeartsguild.org) or Jim Sneary (jims@creativeartsguild.org)
To Register, Please Use the 'Registration Portal' Button Above.
Registration is open and ongoing until classes/workshops are full.
MONTHLY WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS
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Monthly Saturday Memoir Meetup |
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Ongoing memoir workshop for those working on memoirs or personal essays. The 1st Saturday of every month, 10-noon, we will cover an essential topic/craft skill related to memoir and practice it. Various instructors; past instructors have included UTC professor Kris Whorton, Sherry Poff, UTC professor Sybil Baker, Lit Arts program coordinator Dana Shavin |
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Ages 18+ |
1st Saturday of each month |
10-Noon |
$35/workshop |
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Write Your Memories! |
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You’ve always wanted to write a memoir but you don’t know how to start. This is a great class that will help you get going and give you a structure to follow. |
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Ages 18+ |
Saturday, May 9th |
10-Noon |
$35/workshop |
LITERARY & THEATRE ARTS SUMMER CAMPS
REGISTRATION OPENS AT 10AM ON MONDAY, MARCH 2
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Camp Lit: Playing with Forms |
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Camp Lit invites young writers to experiment with poetry, flash fiction, lists, letters, and other creative forms. Through fun prompts and guided activities, students will play with structure, take creative risks, and discover new ways to express their voices while building confidence and a love of writing. Instructor TBD |
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Ages 8-11 |
June 8-June 11 |
9:00am-Noon |
$200/Camp |
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Ages 12-15 |
June 15-June18 |
9:00am-Noon |
$200/Camp |
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Graphic Novel Camp |
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Calling all young storytellers and artists! In this hands-on summer camp, students will design, illustrate, and write their very own graphic novel from start to finish. Participants will explore visual storytelling, character development, panel layout, and narrative flow while experimenting with drawing techniques and mixed media. The camp culminates in a special bookbinding session where students will assemble and bind their completed graphic novels to take home and share. Perfect for students who love art, comics, and creative storytelling, this camp empowers participants to turn their ideas into a finished, one-of-a-kind work of art. Instructor: Adam Sanford. |
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Ages 8-11 |
July 6-9 |
9:00am-Noon |
$200/Camp |
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Ages 12-15 |
July 13-16 |
9:00am-Noon |
$200/Camp |
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Rising Actors Theatre Camp |
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In this camp, the Creative Arts Guild in collaboration with Artistic Civic Theatre and Dalton Little Theatre will feature acting, dance, and music classes. At the end of the camp, the campers’ families will be treated to a showcase of their students’ work and effort at the Creative Arts Guild. This camp will feature music, scenes, and monologues from popular and classic shows. This camp is designed for students to be able to enjoy all aspects of theatrical performance and gain confidence in their own abilities. Led by Kate Southerland and Meg Phinney |
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Ages 6-14 |
June 15- June 18 |
9:00am-4:00pm |
$350/Camp |
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MULTI-DISCIPLINARY: GUILD Camp (Ages 6-10) June 29-July 2 | 9am-12pm | $ 215 |
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Step into a world of creativity at Guild Camp! This multidisciplinary camp gives campers the chance to explore all the art forms the Guild has to offer—from visual art, music, and dance, to culinary, and literary arts. Through hands-on projects, performances, and interactive activities, campers will spark their imagination, try new skills, and discover the joy of creative expression in a fun, inspiring environment. Led by Guild Staff |