For more information, check our website: www.redbirdstudio.com

or contact Judy Bridges, 414-481-3195, jb@redbirdstudio.com   

 

REDBIRD NEWS FLASH

January 3, 2007

 

 

There's space available!

After a year of waiting lists, we decided to add classes and broaden the schedule by starting  earlier this January. Now, for the first time in what seems like forever, we actually have some space available in our classes. If you've been wanting to come to Redbird, wanting to focus on your writing and meet others who are interested in the craft, this is the perfect time. Check the schedule and give us a call.

 

For Adults:

--  Poetry Roundtable begins Thurs, Jan 4 (okay to prorate if you must miss the first session)

--  Shut Up and Write! First session begins Mon, Jan 8

--  Ground Floor Writers begins Thurs, Jan 11

--  Get Published in the Teen & Young Reader Market, Sat, Feb 17

--  Thursday Roundtable begins Jan 18  (note: all other roundtable groups are filled)

 

For Young Authors:

-- Young Author Short Story Contest -- Accepting submissions for grades 7-12. See web for guidelines.

-- Sunday Afternoon Roundtable - Accepting registrations. Begins January 14. See below.

-- Summer Program - Now accepting registrations. See below. 

 

 

FOR ADULTS

See www.redbirdstudio.com for details and registration forms

 

SHUT UP AND WRITE! with Judy Bridges 

Start reaching your goals in our premier craft/motivational seminar. Led by studio founder. Fills quickly.  

Eight Mondays    6:30-8:30pm    $345 ($100 deposit)  

#1: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

#2: Mar 12, 19, 26, Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

 

THE GROUND FLOOR WRITERS, with Jo McReynolds Blochowiak

Writers of all interests, all levels are welcome in this 1st floor critique group.W/C accessible. No pre-requisite.

Thursday afternoons  12:30-2:30  $85   Rm 103, Marian Center   (Use rear entrance to lower floor)

#1: Jan 11, 25, Feb 8 22

#2: Mar 8, 22, Apr 12, 26

 

POETRY ROUNDTABLE, with John Lehman 

Popular poet and publisher facilitates feedback and shares his love of the craft in this supportive critique group.  

Four Thursdays (one per month) 6:30-8:30pm, $85 includes all four Thursdays   

Jan-Apr Session: Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 5 

 

GET PUBLISHED IN THE TEEN & YOUNGS READER MARKET, with Debbie Lynn Jacobs

Author takes a break from book signing to help you get  your work published. Includes manuscript critique. 

Join others who like to write for teens and young readers for a great day at Redbird.

Saturday, Feb 17, 9:30am-3pm   $85    

 

ROUNDTABLE CRITIQUE GROUPS with Judy Bridges and Robert Vaughan

Dedicated writers read their work, get supportive feedback and build a network of writing friends. 

Pre-req: Shut Up and Write! or equivalent. Note: There is generally a waiting list for these groups. 

If you'd like to get on the list, send your registration (include group preference) and we will contact 

you the minute space becomes available. Returnees get first dibs.

Tuesday Afternoons with Judy Bridges   12-2:30   $85  (waiting list)

#1: Jan 16, 30, Feb 13, 27

#2: Mar 13, 27, Apr 10, 24

 

Wednesday Evenings  (Inkslingers) with Judy Bridges   6:30-9   $85 (waiting list)

#1: Jan 10, 24, Feb 7, 21

#2: Mar 7, 21, Apr 4, 18

 

Thursday Evenings with Robert Vaughan   6:30-9   $85  (Includes all four Thursdays)  

#1: Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 22, Apr 19 (space available)

 

Friday Mornings with Robert Vaughan   9:30-12   $85 (waiting list)

#1: Jan 5, 19, Feb 9, 23

#2: Mar 9, 23, Apr 6, 20

 

 

FOR YOUNG AUTHORS

See www.redbirdstudio.com/YoungAuthors for details and registration forms

 

NEW -- NOW!

-- Young Author Short Story Contest -- Accepting submissions for grades 7-12. See web for guidelines.

-- Sunday Afternoon Roundtable - Accepting registrations. Begins January 14. See below.

-- Summer Program - Now accepting registrations. See below.

 

SUNDAY AFTERNOON ROUNDTABLE

Young authors grades 7-12 meet in the 4th floor studio to share writing, receive supportive feeback and develop the craft.

Group is led by Kim Suhr, Director of Young Author Programs

Sunday afternoons, Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 1, 1-3 pm,  $65 includes all 4 meetings in session

 

SUMMER PROGRAM -- New dates for 2007 -- Registration opens January 1st

Full week of activites, Mon-Fri   9am-2:30pm   $325 ($100 deposit)

Students entering:      

Grades 7-8, July 16-20

Grades 4-5, July 23-27

Grades 6, July 30-Aug 3                                     

Grades 9-12, Aug 6-10