Teen Workshops
Join us for activities where you can share your writing, play games with friends, and learn from guest writers! Scroll down to view programs and register.
For grades 6-12. Scholarships are available for all programs. Programs take place at Lake Erie Ink’s Taylor Road location (2108 S Taylor Rd.) unless otherwise noted.
Registration for 2025 Spring programs are open!
Register at the bottom of the page!
Face the College Essay Workshops
Work with our skilled teaching artists to master the common app essay and create powerful personal narratives.
College Essay workshops are free. All sessions take place at Lake Erie Ink.
Spring 2025 dates coming soon!
Creative Co-Lab
A third space for teens! Hang out with Lake Erie Ink on the weekend. The Creative Co-Lab is a space and opportunity for you to bring a project, start a project, or get inspired by other creative teens. We will have an artist on site, a couple of snacks, and plenty of supplies.
Feb 15 & 22, March 15 & 22 | 1-3pm | 6th-8th grades | FREE | @ Lake Erie Ink (2108 S Taylor Rd.)
No registration required!
Weekend Ink
Kids’ Comic Con | @ the Pivot Center | March 7-8
More info about Comic Con here.
Teen Symposium | @ CSU’s Mather Mansion | May 3 | 11:30-3pm | 6th-12th grades | $10
Join Lake Erie Ink to meet and learn from local writers! This year’s event will feature a meet and greet with the writers, a panel, and workshops led by the writers. Lunch will be provided.
Open Mic @ LEI | Apr 25 | 6:30-8pm | all ages | FREE
Join us at Lake Erie Ink for an Open Mic celebrating National Poetry Month. Work on your piece and perform for others!
Evening Ink
Dungeons & Dragons: Story Games
Mondays | 6-8pm | Apr 7-May 15 | 4th-8th grade
Wednesdays | 4-6pm | Apr 9-May 14 | 4th-8th grade
Fridays | 4-6pm | Apr 11-May 23 | 4th-8th grade
$10 registration fee
Participants will create their own character and epic tale that will guide them through the story game.
Writers’ Club | VIRTUAL | Wednesdays | 6:30-8pm | 5th-12th grades
Winter: Feb 19-Mar 26
Spring: Apr 9-May 14
$10 registration fee
Whether you’re a budding novelist, a poet, or just love to express yourself through words, this club is the perfect place for you! Engage in fun writing prompts, share your work, receive feedback, and connect with fellow writers. All skill levels are welcome! Find your unique voice in a supportive community.
Please note: The winter session of Teen Podcasting is cancelled.