Workshops & Special Events
Upcoming Workshops and Trainings
Creative Writing WorkshopThe CEC, in cooperation with ECCOTA and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, offers a nine week session workshop for creative writers or persons interested in creative writing. We welcome any level of experience. Award-winning author PJ Piccirillo will take participants through an immersive writing process, from planning to polished manuscript. Each writer will gain not only insights and recommendations from the facilitator, but from his or her writing peers. The program is geared toward narrative writing--short story, novella, novel, and creative nonfiction--but poets are welcome. Participant ages range from 7th grade through adult.
The sessions will be held at the CEC. Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5:;pm. A $10.00 refundable registration fee! Make checks payable to the CEC 4 Erie Ave, Suite 220; St. Marys, PA 15857 Day 1: August 9 Introductions; share backgrounds of participants. An open discussion on writing and the written word. Where do stories come from and why do we write fiction? Reading to be a better writer. Short writing prompts and exercises. Day 2: August 11 The five attributes of creative writing. Static versus active description Activities: Practice using real experiences for building empathy and infusing emotion. Write story statements or poem starters. Discuss and evaluate story elements. Develop a story statement. Writing exercises on the power of objects and actions in expressing character emotion. Begin writing drafts. Day 3: August 16 The tools of the writer—Sensory prompts (photos, walks, site visits); journals; research; interviews. Activity: Discuss point of view/conflict/resolution. Share story statements. Workshop openings of drafts. Day 4: August 18 Topic: Planning methods, bone structures and synopsis Activity: Workshop drafts. Day 5: August 23 Topic: Submitting work for publication. Wants vs, Needs. Activity: Workshop drafts. Day 6: August 25 Topic: Show don’t tell. Scene vs. summary. Activity: Workshop drafts. Exercise on emotion symbol Day 7: August 30 Topic: Revision, Revision, Revision. Activity: Workshop drafts. Day 8: September 1 Topic: Using language for effect Activity: Share work. Conference in small groups, and with PJ Day 9: September 8 Topic: Presenting work in public. Activity: Share work. Conference in small groups and with PJ. Call the CEC for more information 814-781-3437 or email cec@communityedcenter.com CCCTC
More information for the FAFSA Completion night will be added soon!
Computer Training's offered by the CECMicrosoft Word – The Basics
TBA 6-8pm @CEC Learn the basics of what Microsoft Word has to offer and how to send documents to others. No materials/technology required to bring to this class. Microsoft Excel – The Basics TBA 9:30am - 11:30pm @ CEC Learn the basics of what Microsoft Excel has to offer with simple spreadsheet creation and formulas. No materials/technology required to bring to this class. iPhone Basics TBA, 9:30am - 11:30pm @CEC Learn how to use your iPhone efficiently. This will go over the very basics of your phone so you feel comfortable with using it and downloading new apps that make your life easier! You will need to bring your iPhone to class and it would help to know your Apple user ID e-mail and password. Walmart Grocery Pickup July 28, 9:30am - 11:30pm@CEC Learn how to use your phone to download the Walmart Grocery app, pick out your groceries, and designate a pickup time to safely retrieve your items from the store. You’ll be shocked at how much time this saves! Please bring smartphone device if you want to use the app from your phone Basic Social Media TBA, 6-8pm @CEC Social media blends technology and social interactions and is an essential 21st century skill. This class will give overviews of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. No materials/technology required to bring to this class. July 13, 9:30am - 11:30pm Google Tools TBA, 6-8pm @CEC Learn everything that Google has to offer. In this class, you will learn to setup a Google account and learn an overview of what your account as to offer with things like email, calendar, docs, sheets, and slides. No materials/technology required to bring to this class. July 20, 9:30am - 11:30pm Dale Carnegie Course: Effective Communications & Human
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For questions call: Jeff Davis 814-931-1963 Jeff.Davis@dalecarnegie.com www.centralpa.dalecarnegie.com |
Who Should Attend
Professionals at all levels who wish to optimize their performance, lead with conviction and positively affect the bottom line |
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