4th-6th Grade (Thursdays@4:30-5:45pm OR Saturdays@9:00-10:15am)
Intro to Writing
Our Intro to Writing course is solely devoted to developing writing fundamentals, story structure, punctuation/grammar, and igniting a genuine passion for writing! Full of inspiring readings and writing prompts, the primary purpose is to plant a seed of interest, so that our 4th-6th graders see writing as a useful and fun practice rather than a chore. Perfect for all writers, fiction or nonfiction based, within the appropriate age bracket. ($675)
6th-12th Grade (Tuesdays@2:15-3:30pm OR Thursdays@2:15-3:30pm)
Finch Classic
The Finch Classic is our original recipe — a broadly appealing writing workshop with a vibrant creative community for learning. This workshop is ideal for students with any range of interest in writing. The purpose is to engage writing practice, nurture imagination, and build character through sharing and discussion. Over the course of the week, students are sparked by exercises and mentor texts. Perfect for all students, whether they’re inspired by storytelling, or are simply looking for a place to hone their skills and an audience to share with. ($675)
Weekender
6th-12th Grade (Saturdays@10:30-11:45am)
The Weekender is a Saturday morning workshop for avid and particularly curious writers to further practice and hone their skills. Through sophisticated mentor texts, tailored exercises, and guided conversation our aim is to provide a high calibre of learning. This class is perfect for keen readers and writers of any genre — those who want to focus on developing projects, like novels, short story pieces, college essays and poetry anthologies; or those who simply want to be part of a group that shares their writing passion and are curious to grow. ($675)
