BASIC CREATIVE WRITING
A Beginner's Course with Conchitina Cruz
February 17, 24, March 3, 10 and 18, 2010 (6:00pm to 9:00pm)

Learn the basic skills and techniques in writing creatively with this writing course for beginners. Let Palanca awardee and creative writing professor Conchitina Cruz guide you in tapping your intuition as well as your senses for inspiration, and developing the skills and techniques in creative writing.

Workshop Fee is P5,500. Deadline for reservation is February 12, 2010

For reservations or more details, please call Joy De Asis at 892-1801, send an SMS to 0917-561-2413, or email deasis.ms@ayalafoundation.org.

BAGUIO TRAVEL WRITING WORKSHOP
Kristine Fonacier
Lecture: March 23, 2010, 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.
Tour: March 26, 27, and 28, 2010
Workshop: March 30, 2010, 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.

Take a trip to the north! See Baguio in a different light. The Baguio Travel Writing Workshop will provide basic instructions on travel writing and some tips on improving your writing style while enjoying the food, art, and natural landscape of this City of Pines.

Only a limited number of slots are available. Registration fee is P 9,000.00 inclusive of transportation, accommodation, meals, materials, and certificate. Deadline of reservation is March 22, 2010. A 5 percent discount will be given to those who will pay in full or before March 17, 2010.

For reservations or more details, please call Joy De Asis at 892-1801, send an SMS to 0917-561-2413, or email deasis.ms@ayalafoundation.org.

A Course on Effective Presentation and Public Speaking
April T. Yap
April 17, 2010, Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The course aims to help participants manage fears and anxieties related to public speaking and ensure a connection to the target audience. Tips on putting together effective presentation materials will also be given during the workshop.

Speaker April T. Yap has an MA in Mass Communications from the University of the Philippines in Diliman, where she is concurrently teaching and completing her PhD in Creative Writing. Ms. Yap is working as Deputy Director for Insights at GroupM Philippines, a media independent agency.

Workshop fee is P 2,500 inclusive of handouts, materials, snacks, and certificate. A down payment of P1000 is required to reserve a slot. The deadline for reservations is April 12, 2010. A 5 percent discount will be given to those who pay in full on or before the deadline.

Payments can be given in cash, check, or through credit card.

For inquiries, please call Joy De Asis at 892-1801, send an SMS to 0917-561-2413, or email deasis.ms@ayalafoundation.org.

BOOK-MAKING WORKSHOP FOR KIDS*
Jomike Tejido
April 12-16, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 nn

Kids learn the basics of book development as they are taught the step-by-step process of creating their own book from writing their own story, breaking down their narrative into scenes, to drawing their characters and events on each page. The workshop is facilitated by Jomike Tejido, author and illustrator of Ang Pambihirang Sombrero.

Workshop fee is P3,500.00 inclusive of handouts, materials, and a certificate. A 25 percent discount will be given to those who pay in full or before March 22, 2010.

Venue: Filipinas Heritage Library, Makati Avenue, Ayala Triangle, Makati City

For inquiries, please call Joy De Asis at 892-1801, send an SMS to 0917-561-2413, or email deasis.ms@ayalafoundation.org.

*for kids ages 7 to 12 years old

STORYTELLING FOR KIDS*
Jomike Tejido
April 10, 17, and 24, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Fill your summer with adventure, laughter, and new learnings as we read stories and dabble in arts and crafts that will make Saturday a day to look forward to.

Join us every Saturday this April as we explore the world of books and imagination!

ADMISSION IS FREE, but pre-enlistment is required.

To register, email deasis.ms@ayalafoundation.org, call Joy at 892-1801 local 27, or send an SMS to 097-5612413.

Venue: Filipinas Heritage Library, Makati Avenue, Ayala Triangle, Makati City

Contact person: Joy de Asis

**for kids ages 4 to 10 years old