The joy of good writing never fades. Using words effectively, expressing thoughts and ideas clearly, creating impact with your voice – these are skills all of us can use in every aspect of life.
Students can gain valuable experience in the craft of writing through classroom instruction, independent study, and the opportunity to participate in readings and other events. The department also serves as a supportive environment for writers to hone their skills and perfect their work.
Introduction to Creative Writing
Eligibility: 16+ years
Wednesday: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
6 Sessions - Once a week
Faculty
Anjum Katyal has been involved with arts publishing for decades as an editor, writer, translator and critic. She was the Chief Editor of Seagull Books, Calcutta (1987-2006), and Editor of Seagull Theatre Quarterly (1994–2004), the only national theatre journal of its time. She has translated plays and fiction by the likes of Habib Tanvir and Mahasweta Devi.
Eligibility: 8-16 years
Once a week x 1 hour each
Teen’s batch (13-16 years): Tuesdays, 4pm-5pm
Children’s batch (8-12 years): Tuesdays, 5:15pm-6:15pm
Faculty
Baisali Chatterjee Dutt, is a writer and a Theatre Actor, born in New York, schooled in Bangalore, with college in Delhi, Baisali Chatterjee Dutt now lives in Kolkata with her family. She is a Drama teacher at Sri Sri Academy. She is also a Senior Guest Facilitator at The Creative Arts Academy.
Eligibility: 16+ years
Duration: 6 weeks
Twice a week x 1 hour each
12 sessions
Wednesdays and Fridays, 6pm-7pm
Application will require a mandatory submission of a piece of original writing, one page maximum, in English along with a CV.
To be sent to: [email protected]
Faculty
Anjum Katyal has been involved with arts publishing for decades as an editor, writer, translator and critic. She was the Chief Editor of Seagull Books, Calcutta (1987-2006), and Editor of Seagull Theatre Quarterly (1994–2004), the only national theatre journal of its time. She has translated plays and fiction by the likes of Habib Tanvir and Mahasweta Devi.
Eligibility: 16+ years
Duration: 6 weeks
12 Sessions
Twice a week x 1.5 hours each
Faculty
Anuradha Sengupta is a freelance journalist whose work focuses on women’s issues, the environment, and indigenous food systems. She has been a senior editor with two national newspapers in India. She is co-founder of Jalebi Ink, an award-winning media collective for children and youth.
Eligibility: 15+ years, no previous experience necessary
Duration: 6 weeks
Twice a week x 1 hour each
12 sessions
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm
Faculty
Deb Kumar Mitra is a Visiting Faculty on graphic narrative at National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad and Andhra Pradesh. He is the editor and founder-member of Longform Comics Collective. He is also an organising committee member of DOGS (Doing Graphic Stories) Comics Festival.
Level 2
Eligibility: 15+ years, and a piece of work (cartoon, comic etc), some previous experience
Duration: 8 weeks
Twice a week x 1 hour each
16 sessions
Mondays and Wednesdays, 7pm-8pm
Faculty
Deb Kumar Mitra is a Visiting Faculty on graphic narrative at National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad and Andhra Pradesh. He is the editor and founder-member of Longform Comics Collective. He is also an organising committee member of DOGS (Doing Graphic Stories) Comics Festival.
Duration: 1 week
7 Days x 1 hour each
6 sessions
Every Day, 6.30pm-7.30pm
Faculty
Sunil Bhandari is a poet disguised as a corporate executive. His book of poetry ‘Of Love and Other Abandonments’, 2017, was an Amazon bestseller. His second book ‘Of journeys & Other Ways to Get Lost’ is just out.
Eligibility: 16+ years
Duration: 6 weeks
Twice a week x 1 hour each
12 sessions
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6pm-7pm
Faculty
Anjum Katyal has been involved with arts publishing for decades as an editor, writer, translator and critic. She was the Chief Editor of Seagull Books, Calcutta (1987-2006), and Editor of Seagull Theatre Quarterly (1994–2004), the only national theatre journal of its time. She has translated plays and fiction by the likes of Habib Tanvir and Mahasweta Devi.
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Contact Details
The Creative Arts Academy
31/2a Sadananda Road Kolkata – 700026
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Phone Number: +91 9831140988 / +91 9830775677