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Speak Up: Creative Writing + Performance (Fall 2024)
Saturday, September 28 @ 3:00 pm
Saturdays, September 14 — October 26, 2024, from 3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. EST
Join us online for Speak Up, a teen creative writing program supporting the artistic and professional growth of teens.
In this FREE virtual creative writing workshop mini-series, teens will partner with experienced teaching artists to empower the creative writing process, from drafting to performance to publishing, to boost literacy and empower youth in Miami through community-based writing activities.
The program is open to all teens (ages 13-19) and is as free of charge as it is free of homework. No previous experience necessary!
September 28:
Instructor – Lo Harris
Theme – The Power of World-Building in Creativity
Lo is an award-winning artist, designer and children’s book illustrator who uses bold colors, dynamic characters, and words of affirmation to inspire and empower audiences globally.
Art is a powerful tool for fostering connection, empathy, and understanding between people, cultures, and communities.
Through her art practice, Lo draws from her varied experiences as an artist, storyteller and journalist to create multimedia experiences that champion joy, promote authenticity, and celebrate our shared humanity.