The Putney School Creative Writing Workshops | Summer Programs

Overview

This enrichment program enables participants to explore all aspects of writing. Types of writing addressed include essay composition, nature writing, poetry, journal writing, fiction, memoir writing and creative nonfiction. Roundtable seminars, free writing time, one-on-one instruction, group editing, and presentations and class readings by guest writers help pupils further develop their writing skills. Boys and girls may read selections from new work each week during programwide open-reading sessions, and students produce a literary magazine at program's end.

General Info

Name	The Putney School Creative Writing Workshops
Location	Putney, VT
Year-round Contacts	802-387-6297
Program Focuses & Features	Creative Writing, Dance, Farming, Filmmaking, Fine Arts, Hiking, Music, Photography, Riding, Soccer, Swimming, Theater, Volleyball
Grade Range (rising grades)	9-12
Age Range	Residential and Day — Coed Ages 14-17
Application Deadline	Rolling
Director	Thomas D. Howe, Director
Residential Fee	$4125-7525 (+$100-150), 1-2 weeks.
Day Fee	$1535-2650, 1-2 weeks.
Year Established	1987
Dates & Sessions	June-Aug; 4 sessions, 2 weeks long

Contact

Thomas D. Howe, Director
802-387-6297