Spring Fling Teen Open Mic Night

By Jessica Kelley | March 20, 2023

CALLING ALL YOUNG WRITERS, PERFORMERS, AND MUSICIANS! Join us on Thursday, April 27, 6-8 PM at The Muse Writers Center for an evening of poetry, prose, music, and fun! Open to any teen to perform; all are welcome to attend. Any form of writing is welcome, but please keep your performances teen appropriate. Light snacks…

Halloween Teen Open Mic Night

By Jessica Kelley | September 27, 2022

CALLING ALL YOUNG WRITERS, PERFORMERS, AND MUSICIANS! Join us on Friday,October 28, 6-8 PM at The Muse Writers Center for a halloween themed teen open mic “to die for”– an evening of poetry, prose, music, and fun! Open to any teen to perform; all are welcome to attend. Any form of writing is welcome, spooky…

Teen Writing Level 1

By Jessica Kelley | April 19, 2022

Teen Writing Level 1 explores the fundamentals of writing and encourages each student to find their individual writing voice. During this class, students will explore their creative expression through unique prompts, exercises, in-class writing, and opportunities to share and discuss their work. The final class culminates in a live reading which friends and family are…

Comics for Teens

By Jessica Kelley | April 5, 2022

This one-off workshop will provide flexible, exciting prompts and art supplies to teens aged 13-17 for making comics. A variety of exercises will be provided in a space shared with fellow young creatives who love creating sequential art storytelling. No experience, no problem. Our teacher holds five years of experience in guiding and encouraging artists…

Staff Updates

By Rocko Foltz | January 10, 2021

Goodbye 2020 and hello, 2021! The Muse is excited to kick off the new year with an exciting announcement about our team. First, we want to thank Rebekah Coxwell for her hard work with our Youth Program and congratulate her on her new teaching position at Nansemond River High School in Suffolk. The school system…

Teen Fellowship Application Deadline Extended

By Rocko Foltz | January 6, 2021

Do you know a teen looking to hone their unique creative voice? We have extended our deadline for our Teen Fellowship program. We are now accepting applications through Monday, January 25th. This program is tuition free. Those accepted will be offered creative writing classes as well as one-on-one mentorship from professional writers. APPLY HERE! Please…

Program Feature: Teen Writing

By Rocko Foltz | October 19, 2020

Do you know a teen looking to hone their unique creative voice? Register for the Teen Writers Multi-Group Workshop: Saturday Mornings which begins Saturday, October 24! Tuition assistance is available to all who request it. Just check the “I want to talk about tuition assistance” box when you register! This workshop will allow students to explore…

Program Feature: Youth Writing

By Rocko Foltz | September 29, 2020

The Muse is proud to offer several opportunities for children and teens to hone their unique writing voices and creativity! Register for one of our fall youth workshops: Young Writers Workshop, Teen Writers Workshop: Monday Evenings, & Teen Writers Multi-Group Workshop: Saturday Mornings! Our youth workshops allow students to explore fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and…