Grades: Middle school and high school
Workshop length: 120 to 180 minutes
Have you imagined what your cat would say if she could talk? Or what your dog thinks about your daily routine?
In this workshop, students will dive into creating animal characters and bringing them to life from a non-human perspective. They will read global stories told from animal POVs and explore their own narratives.
This workshop is about venturing into imagination and empathy, helping participants think beyond themselves. Students may even explore animals like squirrels and foxes in the Taragaon vicinity for inspiration and research.
Alfa is a writer, researcher, and podcaster. She is currently a Writing Fellow at The Open Institute for Social Science. She runs and hosts How'd You Create That? an art podcast about the creative process. She has been conducting public speaking and writing workshops for around 5 years. For Alfa, contributing to the arts ecosystem and building connections and helping others build connections is the most rewarding element of these workshops.
