John Walt Foundation Workshops
2021 Workshop Series
Find Your Story Behind the Lens Workshop - Featuring ThoughtPoet
Music: It’s Bigger Than Hip Hop Workshop - Featuring Pinqy Ring + Mother Nature
Working Like Walt: 2020 Workshop Series - On-Demand Replays of Workshops
July - August 2020 in Partnership with CPL’s YOUmedia
Hey teens, is it your dream to become a DJ? Do you want to explore the world of music in a fun creative space? Squeak Pivot of the John Walt Foundation and DJ Ca$h Era will lead you to the knowledge, tools and opportunity to mix and mash records, while providing a foundational road map for what it takes to become a DJ.
Hey teens, is it your dream to become a DJ? Do you want to explore the world of music in a fun creative space? Squeak Pivot of the John Walt Foundation and DJ Ca$h Era will lead you to the knowledge, tools and opportunity to mix and mash records, while providing a foundational road map for what it takes to become a DJ.
Teens, are you ready for a glimpse of how to begin doing graphic design and release your inner artist? This class is for you! In partnership with John Walt Foundation’s Dasia, you'll learn GIMP, a free editing app that will provide you a great first step into graphic design! The John Walt Foundation’s Graphic Design workshop is a comprehensive course that engages young creatives to learn the basics of GIMP, while empowering you to unleash your own creativity and capture your individual visions digitally. Graphic Designer play an important role within Chicago’s creative community and beyond, helping artists, small businesses and major corporations tell their story through pictures. #WorkLikeWalt #SoundOff
Hey teens, want to unleash your inner artist? Learn to express yourself like some of your favorite Chicago artists, like SABA and more!
In partnership with the John Walt Foundation, SABA will lead you through the history of hip hop, how its stories have been told in Chicago and how you can create to express the music inside you. #WorkLikeWalt #SoundOff
Have you ever had one line or bar stuck in your head for days? Join Matt Muse, in partnership with The John Walt Foundation as we delve into the power of the written word. Similes, metaphors, and entendres are the proper terminology for some of the greatest punchlines we've heard in Hip-Hop and poetry. This workshop will give you a in-depth look into the meaning and construction of each of these poetic devices, showing you how to boost your writing and wit in creative style. We'll create a poem or rap that uses these devices while also touching on how they can effect change with their words. #WorkLikeWalt #SoundOff
Hey teens, is it your dream to become a music producer? Have you been honing your craft but want to get more of an inside look at what it's like to be successful in the music business? Producer Dae-Dae Pivot of the John Walt Foundation will help you gain the knowledge, tools and opportunity to achieve your dreams, while providing a foundational roadmap for what it takes to become a successful Music Producer. #WorkLikeWalt #SoundOff
Secure the Bag: Writing Workshop and Backpack Giveaway September 2019
On Saturday, September 7th, JWF leadership and a team of incredible volunteers came together to host the first annual Secure the Bag: Writing Workshop and Backpack Giveaway at the Austin Branch Chicago Public Library.
Thank you to everyone that came out with us to celebrate the start of the 2019-2020 school year!
Our team put on an amazing writing workshop, provided lunch, and gave out a little over 165 backpacks.
We hope the children and families who attended the workshop and received school supplies have a wonderful start to their school year!
We are so proud of our team for planning and executing this amazing event. We appreciate each person that helped make sure this event was a SUCCESS!
Special Thanks to Our Team:
Rachel "Raych" Jackson for developing the curriculum and teaching the writing workshop. Frsh Waters for planning and development. Demetrius D Amparan for working with me weekly regarding the planning and the securing of the donations. Nicole Humphrey for the flyer design. Pivot Gang, Ella McCann, Jean Deaux, Kelsey Riley, and Danielle Seals for promoting the event. Darvell A. Jones for JWF social media, James Dombro website and newsletter.
Generous Donations: Sharon Gates, America Cash Loans, Target, Costo, Sam’s Club, Pete’s Fresh Market, Portillo’s, Hakim Dough, Bianca Jay, New Yerusalem Lodge.
Special thanks to our friends at Vocalo Radio for being our media sponsor and our family at Young Chicago Authors for always having our back.❤️
Day of event: Pivot Gang (Saba, Joseph Chilliams, DaeDae Pivot, Squeak Pivot, Snacks Pivot), Aaliyah Jones, Brandon McClain, Donell Brisco, Briana Davis, Bianca Jay, Naomi Grahm, Jannelle McKnight, Taushonia Taylor, James Dombro, Mikayla Price, and New Yerusalem Lodge.
Finally, I cannot forget my Baby Sister Crystal Harri. MfnMelo for your backpacking skills. Last but not least, special thanks to Jo Anne Willis, Roy Kinsey, and the entire Austin Branch Chicago Public Library for sharing their beautiful space with us.
