The Stittsville Creative Writing Group – Youth Program (SCWG-YP) is an extension of the adult program with the goals of: fostering creativity and literacy in the next generation, inspiring future writers, and preserving the art of the written word.

Participants are youth 13-17 years of age, unless granted an exemption. SCWG-YP participants and members meet once a month, on the third Monday of the month from 6:30pm-8:00pm, for a series of lectures and writing exercises designed to achieve the group’s goals. The group is led by an adult member of the SCWG.

Deliverables undertaken by the SCWG-YP include:
· Discussion on writing theory;
· Practical lessons on writing;
· In-session and independent writing exercises;
· An interactive and supportive environment;
· Appraisal and workshopping of ideas, and
· Guidance on creative writing and practical advice about publishing.

Fresh leaves from our library garden, along with fabric paint, will give you all the resources to create your own original canvas bag.

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Art on canvas using acrylic paint, glue and yarn.

Art sur toile avec de la peinture acrylique, de la colle et de la laine.