Easthampton, MA
Summer 2026:
Week-long programs
In this program, students ages 7–13 will write and publish an issue of The Strawberry, Somehow School’s official print newspaper. No journalism experience required.
July 6–10
10:30 am–noon
Ages 7–13
July 27–31
10:30 am–noon
Ages 7–13
10:30 am–noon
Ages 7–13
August 10–14
1:30–3:00pm
Ages 7–13
In this workshop, we’ll be making zines and printing copies of them on a risograph (a giant stencil duplicator from 2008). Students can work with a variety of materials including typewriters, old newspapers, maps, old photographs, and stamps. Everyone will leave with copies of their zines to give to family and friends!
July 27–31
10:30 am–noon
Ages 10–14
August 3–7
1:30–3:00 pm
Ages 7–13
1:30–3:00 pm
Ages 7–13
Join us to make comics of all kinds! Each student will have the chance to produce ten copies of at least one of their comics on a risograph printer.
July 6–10
1:30–3:00 pm
Ages 13–18
July 20–24
10:30 am–noon
Ages 7–13
This is a workshop dedicated to writing pretty much anything. For students looking for inspiration, we’ve got lots of writing prompts. For students who already know what they want to write, we’ve got time, space, and writing implements galore. Each class will include group discussion and independent writing time.
July 20–24
1:00–2:30 pm
Ages 13–17
July 13–17
1 –2:30 pm
Ages 7–13
In this workshop, we’ll explore the fundamentals of writing screenplays. Through introduction to a three-act structure, standard formatting, character motivation, and filmic vocabulary, this workshop will encourage writers to begin writing their own films. Taught by visiting instructor Gabrielle Rodriguez Gonzalez!
July 13–17
9:00–10:30 am
Ages 13–18
9:00–10:30 am
Ages 13–18