Genre Writing Classes
Open Book presents Genre writing classes, offering you the opportunity to try your hand at writing in a variety of genres. Each workshop is taught by an expert in a different genre. You can take a class in a genre you’re already working in, or something new, and try one, or try a few.
See below for details about the classes and our talented instructors!
Each class lasts an hour and a half and meets at the Open Book Bookstore in Elkins Park. Details and specific class descriptions are below.
COST: Classes cost $30 each. Sign up HERE.
LOCATION: Open Book Bookstore, 7900 High School Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027
CLASS DATES, DESCRIPTIONS AND INSTRUCTORS
THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT. NEW CLASSES WILL BEGIN IN EARLY 2017.
DATE: Monday December 5
TIME: 7pm to 8:30pm
TOPIC: Writing Children’s Picture Books: Creating Words & Images that Flow
INSTRUCTOR: Heather Devlin Knopf
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
This picture book workshop will address the rhythm and flow of a great picture book in relation to words and images. We’ll analyze the beginning, middle, and end of a picture book; pagination for impact; and the importance of editing one’s work. Tip sheets and exercises will provide learning support with a Q&A session to follow. If you are working on a picture book, or have always wanted to create one, join us!
TEACHER BIO:
Heather Devlin Knopf is a Philadelphia-based artist/illustrator, writer, and educator who works in a variety of mixed media. Knopf teaches at Moore College of Art and Design within the departments of illustration and design and at Philadelphia University with the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce. She is currently working on her next picture book, as well as a series of monotypes entitled 196 Women. Learn more at www.heatherknopf.com.
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MORE CLASSES WILL BE ADDED FOR TEEN AND YOUNG ADULT WRITERS. IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN THOSE CLASSES, EMAIL US!
NOTE: All tickets are non-refundable.
