Check The Method is Chicago’s premier writing workshop for 14-25 year olds. Come learn how to find inspiration in your daily life, write poems, and craft performances. Check The Method alumni have gone on to publish books and pursue professional writing careers. This workshop is open to all levels and is 100% free. Check The Method operates on Zoom, just contact us for the information. If you’re ready to write, you are welcome to join us.
HOSTED BY KEVIN COVAL AND IDRIS GOODWIN
FREE – REGISTRATION AND MEETING LINK
Email Ana Wright with any questions at ana@youngchicagoauthors.org

Are you an aspiring musician and rapper looking for a space to develop and present your work? Emcee Wreckshop brings together rappers from all over the city. Participants meet from 4-6PM on Saturdays. The session begins with a workshop taught by local rappers Add-2 and Defcee, in which students will study an exemplary work, write new material, and finally, exchange pens for microphones, taking to YCA’s virtual stage in a performative cypher. Additionally, Wreckshop participants will have opportunities to feature their work at MC Olympics (a Louder Than A Bomb special event), on the Louder Than A Bomb annual Mixtape, and other events throughout the year.
HOSTED BY ADD-2 & DEFCEE
FREE – REGISTRATION AND MEETING LINK