A courageous and joyful space created for us and by us to learn about ourselves through creative writing. Through art, craft, writing, reflection, movement, and storytelling we will explore the things that activate our dreams and visions for a different world. Through creative practice and collaborative activities we will build our self-esteem and develop our skills as writers.
Teaching Artist Belinda Bellinger will guide participants through creative practices to jump-start your imagination and whimsy while grounding you in words that feel real, stable, and whole. Each participant will receive personal mentorship around their writing!
By the end of our time together, each participant will have the chance to publish a speculative, fantasy or science-fiction story as a part of a professionally illustrated anthology.
All experience levels are welcome. If you are a writer or if you’ve never written a story before, you are welcome in this workshop!
Program Details:
Day/Time: Thursdays, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Dates: February 4- May 6, 2027
Students: 6th-8th Grade
Location: 546 9th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Cost: $300, no one turned away for lack of funds (see sliding scale options at the bottom of the registration form)
Teaching Artist Bio: Belinda Bellinger (Be, they) is a writer, educator, organizer. They hold a BA in Liberal Arts from Sarah Lawrence College and a Single-Subject Teaching Credential in English from Loyola Marymount University. They are a teaching artist at Chapter 510. They are currently working on a project of poems and essays and their work has been featured in RaceBaitr and The Seventh Wave.