Join us for fun and engaging youth writing workshops at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. All workshops are free and open to writers at all levels, according to age.
Strike a Prose, Jr: Creative Writing for Families
Workshop Inspired by Unseen: Our Past in a New Light, Ken Gonzales-Day and Titus Kaphar
Date: Saturday, October 13, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM or Sunday, October 14, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, 800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
In this creative writing workshop designed for children (ages 10-13) and a parent/caregiver, we will gain inspiration from Unseen: Our Past in a New Light and create stories in response. Participants will discuss works of art, read and discuss a short text, and do guided writing exercises that focus on themes such as race, U.S. history, and inclusion. Open to children (ages 10-13) and their parents/caregivers. Each participant must be accompanied by an adult.
Strike a Prose, Jr: Creative Writing for Teens
Workshop Inspired by Unseen: Our Past in a New Light, Ken Gonzales-Day and Titus Kaphar
Date: Saturday, October 20, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Cost: Free
Location: Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, 800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
In this creative writing workshop designed for teens, we will gain inspiration from Unseen: Our Past in a New Light and create stories in response. Participants will discuss works of art, read and discuss a short text, and do guided writing exercises that focus on themes such as race, U.S. history, and inclusion. Open to teens, ages 14 – 18.
Willona Sloan 