Writing creatively can be one of the most exciting parts of school for many students and I’m happy to be offering an after-school program that will not only inspire students to have fun writing, but also provide specific strategies, skills, and practice for developing their writing skills.
Participants will receive in-depth instruction on creating vibrant, quality stories. This will support students in developing their writing skills, as well as encourage their personal passion for creative writing. Each class focuses on a different aspect of narrative writing and includes ample time for practice. Each participant will also receive free writing materials.
PARTICIPANTS WILL ALSO ENJOY A SPECIAL IN-PERSON VISIT FROM NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER AND MARYLAND STATE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR, ROSEANNE A. BROWN.
This course is perfect for kids who simply love to write or are looking to improve their writing skills, and even those who intend to pursue a writing career in the future.
This registration is for the WINTER SESSION AT FALLSMEAD ELEMENTARY.
This after-school program takes place on Mondays, after the school day.
The dates for the 8 classes in this session are:
1: 1/12/26 - How to use Brainstorming & Journaling Strategies
2: 2/2/26 - How to Plan using Outlines and Organizers
3: 2/9/26 - How to Develop Characters
4: 2/23/26 - How to Develop Settings
5: 3/2/26 - How to format your story using various Plot Structures
6: 3/9/26 - How to develop your writing with Sensory Writing
7: 3/16/26 - How to develop your writing with Stronger Vocabulary
8: 3/23/26 - Author Visit with Roseanne A. Brown
Each class will take place directly after the school day from 3:40-4:40pm.
The class is held at Fallsmead Elementary School. No extra travel involved!
Pick-up after the class is at 4:40pm in front of the main entrance.
Included in this price are the following:
Professional instruction from a certified teacher with a Master’s degree and 10+ years of classroom experience
New lined writing journal *to keep
New writing materials (pencils, erasers, pens, etc.) *to keep
Borrowing art materials (colored pencils, markers, rulers, etc.)
Take-home guides with skills practice
1 free middle-grade novel
Sign-ups are available until 1/12 at 1pm. Thank you for understanding.
Writing creatively can be one of the most exciting parts of school for many students and I’m happy to be offering an after-school program that will not only inspire students to have fun writing, but also provide specific strategies, skills, and practice for developing their writing skills.
Participants will receive in-depth instruction on creating vibrant, quality stories. This will support students in developing their writing skills, as well as encourage their personal passion for creative writing. Each class focuses on a different aspect of narrative writing and includes ample time for practice. Each participant will also receive free writing materials.
PARTICIPANTS WILL ALSO ENJOY A SPECIAL IN-PERSON VISIT FROM NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER AND MARYLAND STATE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR, ROSEANNE A. BROWN.
This course is perfect for kids who simply love to write or are looking to improve their writing skills, and even those who intend to pursue a writing career in the future.
This registration is for the WINTER SESSION AT FALLSMEAD ELEMENTARY.
This after-school program takes place on Mondays, after the school day.
The dates for the 8 classes in this session are:
1: 1/12/26 - How to use Brainstorming & Journaling Strategies
2: 2/2/26 - How to Plan using Outlines and Organizers
3: 2/9/26 - How to Develop Characters
4: 2/23/26 - How to Develop Settings
5: 3/2/26 - How to format your story using various Plot Structures
6: 3/9/26 - How to develop your writing with Sensory Writing
7: 3/16/26 - How to develop your writing with Stronger Vocabulary
8: 3/23/26 - Author Visit with Roseanne A. Brown
Each class will take place directly after the school day from 3:40-4:40pm.
The class is held at Fallsmead Elementary School. No extra travel involved!
Pick-up after the class is at 4:40pm in front of the main entrance.
Included in this price are the following:
Professional instruction from a certified teacher with a Master’s degree and 10+ years of classroom experience
New lined writing journal *to keep
New writing materials (pencils, erasers, pens, etc.) *to keep
Borrowing art materials (colored pencils, markers, rulers, etc.)
Take-home guides with skills practice
1 free middle-grade novel
Sign-ups are available until 1/12 at 1pm. Thank you for understanding.
Crane Studios was founded by me, Nate Madden, also known as Mx. Madden, one of the 4th grade teachers at Cold Spring Elementary School from 2015-2025. I decided to say goodbye to the classroom, in the traditional sense, and start my own after-school programming and tutoring business. My extensive experience and knowledge allow me to provide a fun and educational after-school program.
