WINTER WORKSHOPS AT THE DESERT ISLAND SUPPLY CO.
THURSDAYS IN JANUARY & FEBRUARY
Meet Your Maker: Exploring Writing through Making
Grades 3rd through 9th | January 19 & 26, February 2, 9, 16 & 23 | 4 to 5:30 pmOrigami and haikus! Robots and flash fiction! This winter at the Desert Island Supply Co., what we make will inspire what we write. We are partnering with MAKEbhm and Red Mountain Makers to offer six workshops in making and writing. Each Tuesday afternoon, an artist or designer will talk about her craft and then lead a hands-on activity, which will inspire a creative writing exercise. Students may drop in for individual workshops or plan to attend all six. Register for Meet Your Maker: Exploring Writing through Making
THURSDAYS IN JANUARY & FEBRUARYComic Book ClubAll ages | January 21 & 28, February 4, 11, 18 & 25 | 4 to 5:30 pmHang out with other comics/manga lovers, talk about your favorite books, share tips on drawing characters and learn from professional comic book artists and writers. This winter, the Comic Book Club will explore how writers tell their own stories through comics and graphic novels. Club members will receive a journal for developing their art and writing, working toward the goal of creating their own comic books by the end of the season.Register for Comic Book Club
Workshops are free to kids in the Birmingham area, but registration is required. Students may register to drop in for one workshop or attend all sessions. The grade levels listed above are meant as a guideline for parents to determine whether or not a workshop is suitable for their children. Students need to be able to read and write independently to attend DISCO workshops. Students are not permitted to use cellphones during workshops.
DISCO follows the Birmingham City School Calendar and Closings.
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