826LA@Hammer: Write Now: Creativity Through Constraints
Write Now is an interactive writing workshop that challenges students to see writing rules not as limitations, but as tools for creativity. Students will experiment with writing under invented constraints, analyze what makes different genres unique, and collaborate in playful activities that stretch imagination and sharpen writing skills. The workshop culminates in the creation of an original sonnet, where students will break down the form together, understand its rules and rhythm, and then craft their own piece individually.
Led by Altesa Baker, a teaching artist, writer, and arts educator with over 20 years of experience designing engaging literacy and theater-based learning experiences for schools, libraries, and community programs.
ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM?
Location: Bay Nimoy Studio
Ticketing: These free collaborative workshops, presented with 826LA, combine writing with creative activities for students ages 8-14. Reservations encouraged, spots limited. Visit 826la.org or call 310-915-0200.
Parking: Under the museum, $9 flat rate on weekends. Cash or credit card.
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♿ Accessibility information
The Hammer is dedicated to providing a comfortable and engaging experience for all ages. Children under 12 are welcome to visit with adult companions.
Academic Programs at the Hammer Museum are supported by the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation and the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation. Additional support is provided by Mary Kitchen and Jonathan Orszag, Babyletto, The Brotman Foundation of California, City National Bank, Ellen & Teddy Schwarzman, Jay Meredith Stein & Josh Zwass, and friends of the Hammer Museum's Kids Art Museum Project (K.A.M.P.).
