Summer 2021 Master Classes
Once upon a time there were a lot of kids (and adults) who were stuck inside their homes because of a nasty virus. Rather than feel bored or cranky, these folks decided to be creative and productive. They signed up for an online master class with award-winning author Kate Klise and her illustrator sister Sarah Klise.
With the Klise sisters' help and encouragement, these brave souls wrote books. They illustrated them, too. The classes weren’t easy. In fact, they were downright challenging. Kate insisted the students work like real authors. They had to think, write, rethink, rewrite, edit, and polish their stories. Sarah helped bring the stories to life with art and design. She showed the students how to sketch, draw, shadow, and create compelling visuals with characters and text.
Sound like fun? We think so, too. We've been leading these classes for many months now and can say without hesitation you won't be disappointed. Here are the details for our summer classes:
With the Klise sisters' help and encouragement, these brave souls wrote books. They illustrated them, too. The classes weren’t easy. In fact, they were downright challenging. Kate insisted the students work like real authors. They had to think, write, rethink, rewrite, edit, and polish their stories. Sarah helped bring the stories to life with art and design. She showed the students how to sketch, draw, shadow, and create compelling visuals with characters and text.
Sound like fun? We think so, too. We've been leading these classes for many months now and can say without hesitation you won't be disappointed. Here are the details for our summer classes:
Our JULY MASTER CLASS FOR JUNIORS (for ages 7 to 11) will meet for 90 minutes/day on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from July 19-30, 2021 (six classes) at:
9:30 to 11:00 am Pacific Time
11:30 am to 1:00 pm Central Time
12:30 to 2:00 pm Eastern Time
The cost is $360.
Apply for the July Master Class for Juniors right here.
Our JULY MASTER CLASS FOR SENIORS (for ages 12 and up) will meet for 90 minutes/day on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from July 19-30, 2021 (six classes) at:
12:30 to 2:00 pm Pacific Time
2:30 to 4:00 pm Central Time
3:30 to 5:00 pm Eastern Time
The cost is $360.
Apply for the July Master Class for Seniors right here.
All classes will be conducted via Zoom. Participation is limited, so send in your application now to guarantee a spot. All you need is a notebook, pen and pencil, and a computer so you can connect with us via Zoom. If you want to take your art game to the next level, dig out your colored pencils. You might also consider ordering some of Sarah's favorite art supplies.
Questions about the classes? Contact Kate Klise. Questions about applying or payment? Contact Sarah Klise. We're also booking dates for school and library virtual visits, so let us know if you're interested!
9:30 to 11:00 am Pacific Time
11:30 am to 1:00 pm Central Time
12:30 to 2:00 pm Eastern Time
The cost is $360.
Apply for the July Master Class for Juniors right here.
Our JULY MASTER CLASS FOR SENIORS (for ages 12 and up) will meet for 90 minutes/day on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from July 19-30, 2021 (six classes) at:
12:30 to 2:00 pm Pacific Time
2:30 to 4:00 pm Central Time
3:30 to 5:00 pm Eastern Time
The cost is $360.
Apply for the July Master Class for Seniors right here.
All classes will be conducted via Zoom. Participation is limited, so send in your application now to guarantee a spot. All you need is a notebook, pen and pencil, and a computer so you can connect with us via Zoom. If you want to take your art game to the next level, dig out your colored pencils. You might also consider ordering some of Sarah's favorite art supplies.
Questions about the classes? Contact Kate Klise. Questions about applying or payment? Contact Sarah Klise. We're also booking dates for school and library virtual visits, so let us know if you're interested!
Sign Up Now for Our February Master Class
We love this page from a work-in-progress by Rita Lidji, a recent student.
If the state of the world has you feeling like this, consider joining our next Zoom master class (Feb 15-26). It's for anyone who wants to write and/or illustrate a book. We meet for two weeks, M-W-F , for 90 minutes per class. You'll be amazed how much you can get done in just two weeks. Past participants have written and illustrated picture books, advice books, even novels--not in two weeks, but in a month. We offer one-on-one guidance and feedback in a friendly, small-group setting. Friendships are forged. Progress is made. Anxiety is put in its place. You'll be reminded how good it feels to make something. The fee is $360. Sign-up information right here. If you have any questions, e-holler.
Give the Gift of Creativity
Sign up for our two-week January Master Class (January 4-15) here.
Sign up for the 90-minute Master Class (January 11) here.
Online Master Classes with the Klise Sisters
That's Kate (left), Sarah (right), book-ending our friend, Ann Symons.
Life has changed a lot since this photo was taken in January 2020 at the American Library Association conference in Philadelphia. Sarah (green coat) and I (blue sweater) were thrilled to meet the incomparable Ann Symons, past president of ALA and the Dame Judi Dench of the library world. None of us had any idea how different the world would be all these months later.
But here we are. It's easy to focus on the many things we can't do right now. But how about focusing instead on the things we can? Why not use this unexpected time to write and illustrate a book?
That's what we've been doing with people all over the country in our online master classes. And dare we say: It's ridiculously fun.
If you've ever wanted to write a book (fiction or non-fiction, picture book or chapter book), consider joining us in November.
But here we are. It's easy to focus on the many things we can't do right now. But how about focusing instead on the things we can? Why not use this unexpected time to write and illustrate a book?
That's what we've been doing with people all over the country in our online master classes. And dare we say: It's ridiculously fun.
If you've ever wanted to write a book (fiction or non-fiction, picture book or chapter book), consider joining us in November.