Silent Quill

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Quill'n & Spill'n
Program Type Workshop | Residency | Teacher Professional Development
Art Form Literary Arts & Storytelling
Curriculum Connections Social and Emotional Learning | Language Arts / Literacy | Mental Health and Wellness
Target Grades 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Adult | Higher Education | Family
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Testimonial

Having the opportunity to work with AFLCT has been truly beneficial; they've provided unique experiences that have positively impacted our students. Their professional artists are strong role-models who encouraged students to take risks, find their voices, and be confident young people. They assisted in the process of inspiring our students to discover their individual identities and be able to self-assuredly express and share their ideas and opinions.

Description

Find your voice through creative expression.

People have stories to tell. Quill'n & Spill'n helps them discover how to tell those stories through the power of words.

Silent Quill creates engaging, interactive experiences that help students develop their creativity, communication skills, confidence, and individual voice.

Quill'n & Spill'n workshops can be customized for schools, classrooms, after-school programs, youth organizations, community centers, libraries, summer programs, and anyone else who is looking to find their voice through creative expression.

Objectives

Writing isn't just about putting words on a page. It's about discovering who you are, understanding where you come from, imagining where you want to go, and finding the confidence to share your perspective with the world.

Quill'n & Spill'n workshop give students the opportunity to:
~Express themselves creatively
~Develop their writing skills
~Explore poetry and spoken word
~Learn the fundamentals of lyric writing and hip-hop
~Transform free writing into finished pieces
~Explore identity and personal experiences
~Tell stories about their communities
~Build confidence through performance
~Collaborate with their peers
~Discover the power of their own voice

Pricing Information

$440 for a workshop, Residencies call for pricing

Program Length

60-120 minutes

Participants

Up to 30 participants

Technical Specifications

• Set Up: 5 mins
• Break: 5-15 mins
• Program Space: Basic room with desks/tables and chairs.
• Electricity/Wi-Fi: If available but not necessary.
• Tables/Chairs: Yes
• Venue-Provided Supplies: Paper and writing utensils.
• Mobility/Location Needs: I am able to move from room to room.