inkPulse 2010, a Writing Camp for Teens

inkPulse 2010 has now passed.  Information on our 2011 camps will be posted in late April/May 2011.  Stay tuned...

What is inkPulse?

inkPulse is an exciting and dynamic writing day camp for teens brought to you by the Writers Guild of Alberta. At inkPulse, we tap into your imagination through creation, collaboration and diversity! Talented Canadian artists join forces to bring you exciting lessons incorporating movement, sound, performance and writing exercises, all designed to inspire text creation. The days are jam-packed. You will work individually, in small groups and with the entire ensemble; classes are taught by individual instructors, pairs of teachers and the whole teaching team.

A Day at inkPulse

Each day, we begin with a warm-up, designed not only to prepare you vocally and physically for the work, but also to spark your imagination and get your creativity flowing.

Next, you will take part in a group writing activity, a class with a smaller group, and lunch. During the afternoon, participants have journaling time, take another small group class and attend a workshop hosted by a guest writer. Busy? You betcha!

Our goal is to give you the opportunity to express yourself freely while you connect with other creative teens and meet brilliant Canadian artists and we want to squeeze the most out of every moment.

Where Are The Camps?

Edmonton (Deadline to Register June 30)

July 5-9, 2010

Stanley A. Milner Library

7 Sir Winston Churchill Square

Calgary (Deadline to Register June 30)

July 12-16, 2010

Memorial Park Library

1221 2nd Street SW

Athabasca (Deadline to Register July 15)

July 19-23, 2010

Alice B. Donohue Library

4716 - 48 Street

Grande Prairie (Deadline to Register July 21)

July 26-30, 2010

Grande Prairie Public Library

101, 9839 - 103 Avenue

Lethbridge (Deadline to Register July 28)*EXTENDED*

August 9-13, 2010

Lethbridge Public Library

810  5 Avenue S.

Who Teaches There?

We have many exciting instructors and guests booked to teach at this year’s camps.

Some highlights include playwrights Sam Varteniuk and Ellen Chorley, poet Bob Stallworthy, street artist Tegan Forbes, journalist Trent Wilkie, novelist Karen Bass and clown Shantelle Landry. We will have a combination of artists from within the hosting community and from around the province.

inkPulse 2010 Instructors

How much does it cost?

The tuition for the week is $185.

This includes supervision and instruction as well as supplies, a t-shirt and food at the wrap-up event.

Participants must provide their own lunch.

**Bursaries are available through the Writers Guild of Alberta.  Click Here for more information.

Application Form

To download the application form, click here!

Poster and Brochure

To download the poster, click here!

To download the brochure, click here!

Questions?

Email Derrique DeGagne, inkPulse Director at wga.inkPulse@gmail.com

Call Tracy at the Writers Guild of Alberta  (780) 422-8174

Also, be sure to check us out on Facebook!

Sponsored By

Alberta Foundation for the Arts	City of Edmonton	Edmonton Arts Council	City of Calgary	Calgary Arts Development	Priority Printing
		Edmonton Community Foundation	Imperial Oil Foundation
Alice B. Donahue Library and Archives Athabasca	Edmonton Public Library	Calgary Public Library	Grande Prairie Public Library	Lethbridge Public Library	William T. (Bill) Trofimuk