Woven Word Young Writers Workshops

Woven Word Writing Workshops

Woven Word is a safe space where I feel that I can really be myself. I've written some of my favorite poems and stories and met unforgettable friends.
- Ollie Mae

Woven Word Young Writers Workshop is dedicated to fostering a love of creative writing in kids and teens. Run by Lynn Bowmaster, Woven Word Young Writers offers after school and home school workshops which meet weekly in Hadley throughout the academic year. Woven Word creates a writing environment infused with fun and challenge. Inventive prompts and positive feedback are offered to help writers understand the strengths of their work. Woven Word also offers schools in-class workshops as teacher training to enhance creative writing in the curriculum. During the summer Woven Word offers week-long programs featuring a river houseboat for a fun, intensive writing adventure.

How to Register for 2022-2023 Classes

Review the available workshops below.
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Fill out the registration form.
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You will then be directed to a page with instructions for how to pay by check or through Venmo.

Thank you!
Sliding scale is available for families with limited incomes – Please email Lynn to inquire.)

The Woven Word Writers Workshop is a perfect place to relax and write. It is an amazing community and is the inspiration for many of my poems and ideas. Thank you Lynn for this lovely experience.
- Morgan Brown-McNeil

Virtual Workshop For Young Writers (Ages 7-10)

Virtual Workshop for Writers Ages 7-10
Monday 4 -5 PM EST

This virtual workshop is designed to cultivate a love of creative writing. We brainstorm fun story and poetry prompts together, write for 15 minutes, and then share our work. In keeping with Woven Word's philosophy, we respond with affirmative feedback on what's working in the writing. This is a tight, exciting hour of creativity.

Grandparents and other "honored elders" are welcome to join. Come Write With Us!

Free Trial Workshops! September 19 & September 26, 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom
(Email Lynn Bowmaster: Lrbowmaster@gmail.com to sign up for free sessions.)

Session I: October 17-November 28 (no meeting 10/31)
4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom
$120

Session II: January 9-February 13, 4:00-5:00 PM on Zoom
$120

Session III & IV TBD. Stay Tuned!

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In Person Workshops for Teen Writers Ages 12 -18 (With Hybrid Option)

Wednesday 4:30 - 6:30 PM EST

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We start with chatting and writers reading poetry out loud as the program opens. Sometimes there is an example related to a writing prompt. We offer many prompts to get the creative juices going, including a suggested exercise, line prompts, words lists, and a group brainstorm. Many writers in this workshop are focused on on going pieces but plenty of new pieces are started every week. All approaches are welcome. Writers are free to write whatever inspires them. We write for 30 minutes. Writers are invited to share their pieces and receive affirmative feedback. There is a social/snack break in the middle.

Session I
September 21-November 16
$198

Session II
November 30-January 25
(not meeting December 28
$176

Session III TBD (probably February 1-March 29)
Session IV: TBD (probably April 5-May 31)

Summers on the Houseboat
( Ages 12 -18 )

The Summers on the Houseboat Sessions are a great way to make friends, complete a story or two, and generally enjoy those hot summer days. The program includes three writing and sharing periods during the day. We begin here at the house, with two writing sessions in the morning, broken up by a snack break. Around mid-day we head to the river for a lunch/swim/recreational break at the houseboat. In the afternoon we offer choices including a writing workshop circle, a simple art space, and an invitation to just hang out or read. A variety of prompts are given, pieces are written and shared, and affirmative feedback is offered.

2023 Sessions TBD