Writing Lessons & Student-led Production Studio

• Ages: 10-13 

• When: Thursdays, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

• Where: Chico (Verve Schoolhouse)

• Homework Level: Moderate (reading, writing, & research)

• Tuition: $200/month (Sept-April, 30 weeks)

• Previous IEW experience recommended

• Teacher: Ms. Meg

What We’ll Explore

• Narnia-themed IEW writing lessons building foundational skills in structured, high-quality writing

• Story, history, and world-building projects that expand imagination, research, and interpretation

• Student-led immersive events where learners design, build, and present experiences that breathe life into literature

• Visual, tactile and collaborative creation including set and prop design, character development, and thematic environments

• Real production roles such as scriptwriting, design, coordination, and creative decision-making

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How InkWright Studio Works

InkWright Studio meets weekly and is divided into two parts:

1. Structured Writing Instruction — Students build strong writing skills using the IEW curriculum, deepening their understanding of narrative, structure, and expressive communication.

2. Creative Production Lab — Students transition into a hands-on creative studio where they research, design, and produce immersive storytelling projects connected to the themes they are studying in writing. Class activities may include designing invitations, creating sets, costumes or props, coordinating roles, or shaping experiential events.

By combining structured writing with collaborative production work, InkWright Studio empowers students to own both the craft and the creation of stories.

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Capstone Events

InkWright Studio culminates in two major student-produced events each year, offering opportunities to share creative work with families and the Verve community:

• Fall: Living History Experience
  An immersive event rooted in a themed historical moment, where students transform space through narrative, research, design, and performance. Guests step into a world shaped by student work.

• Spring: Story Production Showcase
  A larger-scale production where students take on creative roles to design, build, and present a story-based experience, with opportunities to perform, build, direct, or manage behind-the-scenes elements like sets, props, marketing, and logistics.

Who This Class Is For

InkWright Studio is ideal for students who:

• want to build confidence in both communication and creative leadership

• like to think deeply about story, character, and world

• are excited by hands-on, maker-centered project work

This class supports both creative thinkers and structured learners by offering a balance of academic writing instruction and dynamic, real-world production experience.

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FAQs

Is acting required?
No. Many roles in InkWright Studio are behind the scenes—writing, designing, building, organizing, and creating.

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Will parents attend the capstone events?
Yes! Families are invited to attend both fall and spring showcases.

Registration

​Priority registration for current Verve families opens soon! General registration will begin March 2nd, 2026. A registration fee of $75 per student secures your spot in the class for the year and includes the core writing textbook. Charter funds may not be used for registration fees. Verve is a vendor with Lake View, Feather River, South Sutter, and Core Butte Charter Schools.