Carmela A. Martino

September 7, 2011

Hello, Everyone! Fall-like weather has arrived in the Chicago area, and I'm busy preparing for my fall classes. If you're still having trouble reading this newsletter, please forward the email to me so I can pass the information on to the tech support staff. As always, you can read the newsletter on my website at: http://www.carmelamartino.com/newsletter.htm Just click on the link to the most recent newsletter in the right-hand sidebar. In this issue: - Adult "Craft & Critique" Workshop at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook - NEW! HCA DoodleWriting Class for Kids - Writing Classes for Homeschoolers - Connect with me on Facebook "Craft & Critique" Workshop at the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook There are currently plenty of openings for my "Craft & Critique" workshop for adults who write for children and teens. The class, which is now seven weeks long, will be held Tuesdays, 7:00-9:30 p.m., Sept. 27-Nov. 15, 2011 (no class 10/18). If you're interested, be sure to read the course requirements on the "Writing Classes" page of my website: http://www.carmelamartino.com/events.htm . Enrollment is limited to 10 students, so register as soon as possible to ensure a spot in the class. Please note: if we don't have enough students by Sept. 22, the class may be cancelled for low enrollment. For details, see: http://www.carmelamartino.com/events.htm NEW HCA Class for Kids: Introduction to DoodleWriting I'll be offering a new, one-day workshop at the Hinsdale Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 1, 2011, 1:00-3:00 pm for ages 11-14. Here's the class description: "Do you doodle? You’re not alone! Many of our presidents, beginning with George Washington, have been doodlers. While this workshop may not turn you into the next president, it will introduce you to techniques for combining doodling with writing. For inspiration, we’ll look at examples from published children’s books, such as DIARY OF A WIMPY KID and DOODLEBUG. We’ll also practice using words and doodles together to create interesting, fun-to-read stories. Please bring your favorite notebook or sketchbook and a pen or pencil to class." Enrollment is limited, so register as soon as possible to ensure a spot in the class. For registration information, see http://www.carmelamartino.com/events.htm . Writing Classes for Homeschoolers Beginning in October, 2011, author Heidi Roemer and I will be offering writing/poetry classes on the third Friday of the month in the Brookfield-LaGrange Park area. I will teach a Creative Writing class for students ages 11-14, from 2-3:30 pm. At the same time, Heidi will teach a Poetry Writing class for students ages 7-10 from 2-3 pm, followed by a Poetry Appreciation class for students ages 4-6 from 3-3:30 pm. If you know anyone who may be interested in these classes, please have them email me. Connect with me on Facebook If you'd like to see more timely updates on what I'm doing, feel free to friend me on Facebook. If I don't know you personally, please mention in your friend request that you subscribe to my e-newsletter. (I don't friend just anyone.) You can find my Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/carmelamartino Hope September is off to a great start for you! Carmela Carmela Martino www.carmelamartino.com www.TeachingAuthors.com