Shout It Through Art!

This workshop is designed for those who would like to add a creative spark, a burst of creativity to their writings, whether beginners, amateurs or professionals, this workshop will help you bring to the surface what’s been lying dormant inside.
When it comes to writing, all of us are often blocked in expressing our thoughts in writing – usually because of learned, preconceived ideas of how we “SHOULD” write, when the truth is there are no rules or limitations to writing!

In this workshop you will learn how to improve your writing skills through descriptive exercises, self-exploration, memory retrieval, lively class discussions and games!

Outline:
I – Introduction:
• Different genres in Creative Writing
• Goals and objectives

II – Creative Writing exercises:
• Description
• Dialogue Listening
• Lateral thinking
• Creating characters
• Five senses

III – Creative Writing games:
• Childhood memories
• What if?
• Character mapping
• Using paintings to make up stories
• Storytelling games

IV – Creative Writing tips

Who is Charbel Naim?

With a background in Advertising, Marketing, HR, Hospitality Management, Tourism and the Performing Arts, Charbel Naim is currently VAPA’s communication officer and a member of Improbeirut acting group. He is also a news editor/writer, actor and trainer.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS A MUST.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: November 25, 2011

The workshop is made of 6 sessions, 2 hours each. The fee for this workshop is $200 per student.

To register please contact us at:
Email: info@roof68.com
Phone: 03 466 764

Address: Visual and Performing Arts Association
Ground Floor, AL Shami Building – St. Louis St.
Achrafieh – Beirut – Lebanon