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WONDER SCHOOL SUMMER 2008 CLASSES

CLASS 302: WRITING SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

In this class, students will write short stories exploring a wide range of fantasy and science fiction themes. The focus will be on developing and honing our skills as writers, and giving thoughtful, useful feedback. Plus information about copyrighting your stories and getting them published. The instructor has written, published and produced stories, stageplays and movies exploring science fiction and fantasy themes. He is the creator of an award-winning science fiction television Instructor: Nils Osmar

When: Saturdays July 19th-August 9th, 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (4 meetings)

Where: The "U" district, in Seattle (near the UW campus)

Tuition: $99.

Student comments about Nils's writing classes

Thanks again for the writing class this quarter. I found your comments on my stories, and other students' stories, helpful and to the point. You said what you thought, but without trashing anybody. I also appreciated being able to hear other students'comments on what I'd written. - Megan C. (Edmonds)

I liked the format, and the chance to things aloud.... hearing my own stories was an eye-opener. Just hearing them, I could tell when they were working or where the cuts needed to be. It was also great having a chance to get so much feedback. - Bill K.(Seattle)

I spent two years not writing and getting ragged about it. I have to say that during your class I started writing and I've been writing my b_lls off ever since. It worked for me totally. - AndyJ. (Seattle)

I loved your class. - J.L., Seattle

Thanks for a fun and interesting class. I appreciate how you value each student for their individual voice and style, and how you encourage and bring out the best in each of us. I always learn new and effective ways to look at things when I take one of yourclasses... - Barb B. (Bellevue)

Thanks for an excellent class. The exercises were enjoyable. Itwas a pleasure to be in such a creative group.- Marylin H. (Bellevue)

I was a little bit cautious when I signed up, because I'd hada bad experience in a class at _______ a few years ago. I'm glad to say that your class was different. I felt energized, and motivated,and loved the creativity and the energy of the group. Thanks forall the attention you put into the group and the exercises. -Chris K. (Seattle)

Thanks again for encouraging us to form a writing group after the class. We've met four times since the course ended, and Iexpect we'll keep doing so. - Chris W., Bothell

I took it because I was "stuck" in journaling, and wanted to shake myself loose and open up my writing abilities and inclinations in some new directions. Your suggestions and comments were great.I'm unstuck. Thank you!!!! I'll be back in the fall to take theclass again. - Marie L., Lake Forest Park

The amount of thought and care Nils put into the presentations was wonderful. I felt like he really listened to people and answered their questions. He was also very flexible. In the part of the story in which we shared stories, people were encouraged but not pressured to share things each week. Sometimes we would listen to nine or ten stories, and have a chance to comment on them. Other timeswe would really focus in on one of two students. It was all good, and I learned a lot from it. -M.R., Seattle

I found this class to be both fun and educational thanks to bothNils and everyone in the class. -M.L, Seattle

Suzie and I had lunch together today and we were commenting onhow much we appreciated the gracious and respectful manner inwhich you taught the class. We both feel SO thankful to have 'happened' to have chosen your writing class, and we want to say THANKS NILS! The group you've birthed and created has lots of energy! (We've formed a writing group and plan to meet every 2 weeks. -M.C., Seattle

I liked the combination of handouts, presentation, discussion,and reading student writing for feedback. The combination of all of these separate tools helped reinforce concepts and make each two hour session productive and varied. Nils makes the classroom comfortable for people at all levels. - J.F., Bellevue

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: how to sign up

You can sign up by phone, mail or email.
To sign up now by phone using a Visa, Mastercard or Paypal, call 206-420-1309.
To register by mail, click below to download a registration form.
Then print it out and mail it to Wonder School, PO Box 27031, Seattle WA 98165.

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If you have trouble downloading the form, email Wonderschool@gmail.com with your mailing address and zip code, and we'll mail you one.

Do you have online registrations? We hope to in the future, but don't yet.

What kind of payment do you accept? Students can pay using cash, check, visa or mastercard, or paypal.

QUESTIONS & answers

Is this class sponsored by a school? Yes, it's sponsored by the Wonder School of the Arts, a small Seattle program offering fun, non-credit classes in drawing and painting, writing, acting, filmmaking and other subjects.

How long has the school been around? We began offering classes in 1999.

Where are the classes held? They are held in the University District in Seattle, near the U.W. campus. (The exact location and driving directions will be given when you sign up.)

Liability statement (by signing up for a class, you are indicating your agreement with this statement): I understand that all activities involve risks, and I hereby agree to release and hold harmless the WonderSchool of the Arts, and all legal representatives, heirs, instructors, assistants, location owners, owner, employees, friends and family from any liability for any personal injury arising from my participation in any or all of the classes I am applying to.

Refund policy: 1) If a class you sign up for is cancelled, or if the date or location are changed in a way that prevents you from attending, you will receive your choice of either a full refund, or a tuition voucher* for the full amount paid.

2) If you sign up for a class, then change your mind or are unable to attend, and notify the school before the first meeting, you will receive your choice of either a refund of 2/3 of the course fee, or a tuition voucher* for the full amount paid.

3) If you attend the first meeting of a class, then decide not to continue, and notify the school before the second class meeting, you will receive your choice of either a cash refund of 1/3 of the course fee or a tuition voucher* in the amount of 2/3 of the amount paid. (No refund or tuition voucher is available if you notify the school after the second class meeting.)

4) If you attend some meetings of a Wonder School class but miss some meetings, you can make up the meetings you missed the following quarter, at no charge.

Other Wonder School classes:

DRAWING & PAINTING classes

101_DRAWING AND PAINTING FLOWERS___________(Sundays 4 p.m.-5:45 p.m., July 10-August 10) (4 meetings)

102_DRAWING AND PAINTING IN INK______________(this class will be back fall quarter)

103_DRAWING COMIC BOOKS & GRAPHIC NOVELS___(Sunday August 24th, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) (1 meeting)

104_ACRYLIC PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS_______________(Saturdays, 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., August 16-August 30th) (3 meetings)

105_DRAWING WITH COLORED PENCILS_____________(Saturdays, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. August 16-August 30th) (3 meetings)

ACTING & FILMMAKING classes

201_DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING________________(Sunday August 17th only, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.) (1 meeting)

202_EDITING TIPS AND TRICKS FOR FILMMAKERS____(Friday August 22 only, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.)

203_FX MAKEUP FOR FILMMAKERS_________________(Sunday August 31st, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.) (1 meeting)

204_IMPROV FOR BEGINNERS: ACTING WITHOUT SCRIPTS_______(this class will be back fall quarter)