Classes for Youth
Unlock Creativity: A Writing Class That Moves You—Literally!
In this lively class students will dive into the art of storytelling through movement, games, and imaginative writing exercises. We’ll get pencils moving, bodies engaged, and ideas flowing as young writers learn to create characters, build stories, and craft their own short scenes for the stage or screen.
More than just writing, this class is about self-discovery. Students will explore their creative instincts in a safe, supportive space that encourages expression, confidence, and fun. Whether acting out a scene, developing a new character, or simply letting ideas take shape on the page, each student will have the chance to share their voice.
In this class, your student will learn how to:
Trust their creative instincts and build self-confidence
Write from a place of authenticity and emotional honesty
Harness their imagination to express their unique voice
Connect mind and body through whole-self storytelling
Embrace vulnerability as a source of strength and creativity
Backed by research that shows strong links between arts education and academic success, this class nurtures not only writing skills but emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and personal growth. It’s a joyful, judgment-free space where students are encouraged to explore who they are—and who they can become—through the power of creative expression.
for ages: 9 - 15
We begin June 2025, dates announced soon!
Class Length: 60 minutes
Class Cost: $95 (for a series of 5 classes)
You can register here or send payment via Venmo: Lindsay-Hopkins-1
Connected Play: A Class for Parents + Kids
Step out of the daily routine and into a space where you and your child can reconnect through movement, laughter, and presence. This unique class invites both parent and child to explore the joy of play — together —while learning simple, trauma-informed somatic practices that support nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and deeper connection.
Through games, creative exercises, and body-based awareness tools, you’ll co-create moments of fun and discovery that help both of you feel more grounded, attuned, and alive in your bodies. This is a space where parents don’t have to be “in charge”—just present and playful.
In this class, you’ll both get to:
Strengthen your bond through co-regulation and shared movement
Build somatic awareness and emotional attunement
Reclaim the joy of play (without needing to lead or manage!)
Create new patterns of connection that can ripple into daily life
This class is designed to be a nourishing, supportive experience for both parent and child—a chance to simply be with one another with curiosity and compassion. Whether you're rolling on the floor in a silly game or pausing together in mindful stillness, this is your space to grow closer through presence and play.
for ages: 8+
Session Rates: 45 min / $45
2-pack of Sessions: $80
Sessions are available on an ongoing basis and are scheduled at your convenience.
**Want to participate in these sessions with another family? Reach out for group pricing options!
You can register here or send payment via Venmo: Lindsay-Hopkins-1
1-on-1 Guidance + Mentoring
Personalized support designed to meet your child’s unique needs, from grades 3–12. These sessions provide a safe and structured learning environment. Rooted in the CASEL 5 social-emotional learning competencies, each session integrates engaging, age-appropriate activities like movement, games, slides, repetition, and guided practices.
Choose the Focus That Fits Best:
Option 1: Mindfulness, Somatic Awareness & Emotional Support
Students build emotional intelligence through body-based learning, learning to regulate their nervous systems, increase spatial awareness, and strengthen communication and organizational skills. We’ll also explore empathy, self-responsibility, and healthy conflict resolution to help students navigate relationships with confidence and care.
Option 2: Creative Arts Mentoring
For students interested in performance and storytelling, this track offers coaching in acting, scene study, playwriting, and other theatre arts. Sessions foster confidence, creative expression, and personal insight through reflective and embodied practices.
Option 3: Academic Tutoring & Study Skills
Targeted support in language arts, reading comprehension, creative writing, and executive functioning skills like organization and study strategies—always tailored to your student’s specific academic needs.
Please note: sessions do not include counseling or medical advice.
Session Rates: 45 min / $40 OR 60 min / $55
Additional Program Information:
These classes are developed to welcome a range of ages. For example: ages 8-11 / 11-14 / 14 -18. Each student is met where they are and they benefit from being exposed to mixed-ages. In some cases classes allow older students to develop a 'leadership' role within the group dynamic. Classes can also support siblings within the same class. Class sections are curated based on an intake process in order to ensure an optimal environment.
instructor introduction
Hello! My name is Lindsay. I am a professional teaching artist and performer alongside many years working with positive youth development as a program coordinator for after school programs and as an artist in residence in schools and in online settings.
I am also trained in breathwork, energy healing, guided meditation tools, nervous system regulation and trauma informed somatic awareness practices and bring those tools into my teaching.
I’ve taught a range of students from ages 8 - 20 including gifted students and students with specific learning and behavioral needs with 20 years of experience.
My classroom is a supportive space where I encourage students to challenge themselves to grow and evolve and to have fun while doing it! When a student struggles with something I encourage them to see it as a learning opportunity to help them grow. I also encourage students to create a sense of community with their peers in a co-created learning environment.
As an arts educator and youth programs coordinator I’ve worked with: Silk Road Rising Theatre, Center for Community Arts Partnerships (Columbia College), Victory Gardens Theatre Chicago and the Howard Area Community Center. I’ve also facilitated workshops for the theater departments at Smith College and North Park University and several international artist residency programs including: SASSO (Switzerland), AADK (Spain), Le Plongeoir (Lyon, France), Tools for Solidarity (Northern Ireland), and Weave (Brussels, BE).
I look forward to seeing you in my virtual classroom!