Coop Center for Creativity

Educators, students, and coaches reflect on LIFTOFF weekend

coopcreativity — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:34:08 +0000

Listen to what educators, students, and writing coaches are saying about the 2011 College Essay Liftoff Weekend hosted by Coop Center for Creativity and New Haven Promise!

Works in Progress: Open Writing Hub Dec 15

coopcreativity — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:49:58 +0000

Come sit in on an open Writing Hub session at 196 College Street this Thursday, December 15th from 5pm to 6pm. Students will share work from this semester and invite you into the process of commenting, editing, and revising–a rare opportunity to hear works in progress and contribute your voice to the Hub! All students interested in joining the Hub are encouraged to attend.

Works in Progress: Open Writing Hub

Publication Studio New Haven: November 14-19

coopcreativity — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:27:19 +0000

Publication Studio goes to New Haven for a one week residency at 196 College Street. There will be a pop-up P.S. along with open-to-the-public demonstrations M-F, a rebinding party on the 19th, a public lecture by Matthew Stadler on the 17th, and the launch of Diana Balmori’s new book. More details here.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

POP-UP SHOP
196 College Street, New Haven, CT
Hours: 11:00 – 6:00 MTWTF (NOV 14-18)

Demonstrations (open to the public)(refreshments served)
MONDAY, NOV 14 5:00 – 6:00
TUESDAY, NOV 15 5:00 – 6:00
WEDNESDAY, NOV 16 5:00 – 6:00
THURSDAY, NOV 17 1:00 – 2:00
FRIDAY, NOV 18 12:00 – 1:00

Rebinding Party
SATURDAY, NOV 19 12:00 – 5:00
“Five Buck Book Binding Blow-Out”!
Bring in your old, falling-apart paperbacks
or a book whose cover doesn’t suit you,
and get it rebound into a sturdy manila
bound edition. $5/rebind.

PUBLIC LECTURES

Matthew Stadler, founder of Publication Studio
“The Ends of the Book: Authors, Readers, Public Spaces”
Thursday, November 17, 4:00 – 5:30.
Location: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library,
121 Wall Street, New Haven, CT
Free and open to the public

Diana Balmori, internationally renowned landscape and
urban designer, speaking at the launch of Publication
Studio’s facsimile edition of her Moleskin Diaries.
Friday, November 18: 6:00 – 7:30
Location: 196 College Street, New Haven, CT
Free and open to the public.
Seating is limited, so please arrive early.

Co-sponsored by ArtSpace New Haven and
the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
in conjunction with the ArtSpace exhibition
“Library Science”.

COLLEGE ESSAY LIFTOFF WEEKEND: SUNDAY NOV 6TH ONLY!

coopcreativity — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:40:53 +0000

LIFTOFF will take place on Sunday, November 6th, 11am-4pm at the Coop High School cafeteria. Please note that daylight savings time means you get one extra hour of sleep, so be sure to set your clocks to the correct time tomorrow!

STUDENTS: Download the registration form here or fill it out online!

Bus tokens and lunch will be provided.

VOLUNTEERS: Download the registration form here or fill it out online!