Writers' Workshops
Writers Workshops at Christianne's Lyceum are presented in two separate streams: the Primary-Intermediate Stream for beginner writers, and the Masters' Stream for dedicated writers.
The Primary-Intermediate Stream
This is an instruction-based program for beginning writers, both those who like writing and those who have not yet been bitten by the writing “bug.” There are three classes in this stream: Word Collectors and Tale Spinners for primary students and Story Catchers for intermediate students.Workshops in the Primary-Intermediate Stream are structured to create confident and fluent writers. A range of prompts and motivators will be used to get ideas brewing and the seven traits of writing (Ideas, Organization, Voice, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, Conventions, and Presentation) will be used to teach principles of strong writing and to help students in peer editing exercises. An interdisciplinary approach supports and enriches instruction on specific types of writing, from poetry and creative writing to journaling techniques and formal writing.
The last workshop of each term will be reserved to give participants an opportunity to celebrate their work through presentation to friends and family.
Word Collectors
This is an introductory class for little ones who like to play with words as a way of expressing themselves.
Fall Term:Poetry and nature journaling
Winter Term: Creating text for wordless picture books
Spring Term: Creating a variety of little books for collecting observations, memories and dreams
Grades: Kindergarten - Grade 1
Cost: $310/term + gst
8 classes/term: Fridays 4:00 - 6:00pm
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Fall Term
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Winter Term |
Spring Term
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- September 12
- September 26
- October 10
- October 4
- November 7
- November 21
- December 5
- December 12
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- January 9
- January 16
- January 23
- February 6
- February 13
- February 20
- March 6
- March 13
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- April 3
- April 17
- April 24
- May 8
- May 15
- May 22
- June 5
- June 12
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Tale Spinners
Students are encouraged to continue writing at home in between workshops; however, this is not compulsory. Please check the following dates carefully (a calendar will be provided at registration for easy reference) as the particular Mondays and Saturdays are not the same from month to month.
Fall: Poetry
Winter: Creative writing
Spring:Developing writing
Grades: Grade 2 - Grade 3
Cost: $350/term + gst
8 classes/term; Mondays 4:00 - 6:00pm & Saturdays 12:30 - 2:30pm
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Fall Term
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Winter Term
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Spring Term
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- Monday Sept. 15
- Monday Sept. 22
- Saturday Oct. 4
- Monday Oct. 20
- Monday Oct. 27
- Saturday Nov. 1
- Monday Nov. 10
- Monday Nov. 17
- Saturday Nov. 29
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- Monday Jan. 12
- Monday Jan. 19
- Saturday Jan. 24
- Monday Feb. 9
- Monday Feb. 16
- Saturday Feb. 21
- Monday Mar. 2
- Monday Mar. 9
- Saturday Mar. 28
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- Monday April 6
- Saturday April 18
- Monday April 27
- Saturday May 2
- Monday May 11
- Monday May25
- Monday June 1
- Monday June 8
- Saturday June 13
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Story Catchers
In addition to the regular program outlined above, students in the Intermediate Stream will have the opportunity to email their work to instructors for editorial comments on a regular basis, and they may submit finished writing for consideration in The Lyceum Journal, the official publication of Christianne’s Lyceum of Literature and Art.
Fall: Poetry
Winter:Expository writing
Spring: Persuasive writing
Grades: Grade 4 - Grade 7
Cost: $310/term + gst
8 classes/term; Thursdays 4:00 - 6:00pm
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Fall Term
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Winter Term
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Spring Term
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- September 11
- September 25
- October 9
- October 23
- November 6
- November 20
- December 4
- December 11
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- January 8
- January 15
- January 22
- February 5
- February 12
- February 19
- March 5
- March 12
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- April 9
- April 16
- April 23
- May 7
- May 14
- May 21
- June 4
- June 11
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The Masters’ Stream
The Masters’ Stream is designed for those who truly love to write and want to workshop their material with others who share their passion. There are two groups in the Masters’ Stream: the Page Rippers for teens and young adults and Authors’ Night Out, an informal group for adults who are interested in giving and receiving feedback among a community of writers.
Page Rippers
Each meeting will begin with a writing provocation; writers can then seek out an inspiring place to create in the various writing nooks found throughout the Lyceum. Guidance, editorial assistance and publication pointers will be presented during the workshops. Using a generative approach, Christianne will use questions and concerns brought up by participants to design instructional components for the group and for individual writers over the course of each term. Presentation as an important component of authorship will be emphasized. All genres and writing styles will be celebrated as each member is encouraged to find their individual voice. Participants in the Masters’ Stream may submit selections from their finished writings for consideration in The Lyceum Journal. Come and join us for a unique opportunity to socialize around literature and develop your writing talent.
Grades: Grade 8 - Grade 12
Cost: $230/term + gst
6 classes/term; Saturdays 6:30 - 9:30pm
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Fall Term |
Winter Term |
Spring Term |
- September 20
- October 4
- October 18
- November 1
- November 15
- November 29
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- January 10
- January 24
- February 21
- March 7
- March 28
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- April 4
- April 18
- May 2
- May 9
- May 30
- June 6
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Authors’ Night Out
A warm, supportive and inspiring environment for new and established authors to workshop their material. Regular attendance is strongly encouraged so that we develop a group identity and build bonds of trust around what is typically a solitary and somewhat isolating activity. Material to be workshopped should be submitted to the Lyceum well in advance of the assigned meeting so that copies can be made and distributed to group members. It is Christianne’s wish that diversity of literary forms and genres be embraced and celebrated by the group.
A glass of wine (or courage-boosting beverage of your choice), light snacks and a literary rich environment will keep the creative juices flowing.
Ages: Adult Writing Group
Cost: $20/session + gst
10 sessions in total (monthly); Thursdays 7:30 - 10:30pm
Fall
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- October 9
- November 6
- December 4
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- January 8
- February 5
- March 5
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