Parent-Child Drawing Workshop

Are you looking for a fun way to connect with your child? Join Detroit Writing Room Coach Amy Nielander for a hands-on drawing workshop featuring the Create a Character Activity.

In this interactive program, children and caregivers draw together while building creativity and connection. Participants will stretch their imagination and practice resilience through engaging activities. No drawing experience is needed, and all caregivers are welcome. The workshop is for ages 5 and up.

Due to the family-focused nature of this workshop space is limited. A family of 3 can purchase 1 ticket for $35. A family of 4 or 5 must purchase 2 tickets.

Location:

Michigan Central Station

5th Floor Literary Lounge

Tickets:

Early bird - $35 per family until July 6

General admission - $45 per family

Discounts:

• Writing Room members receive 20% off with their member code
• A few seats are reserved for Michigan Central Boys & Girls Club families to attend for free!

Tickets are non-refundable. Registration closes Aug. 4 , 2026 at 7 p.m. EST.

Amy Nielander is a College for Creative Studies alumni and children’s picture book author-illustrator. After studying the craft of writing and illustrating picture books for seven years, her first wordless picture book, “The Ladybug Race,” exhibited at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in Italy. After her book was published by PomegranateKids, she received a Bronze Medal Book Award in the Children's Picture Books All Ages Category by Independent Publisher. In 2020, she was selected by the Muskegon Museum of Art as one of the 20 Michigan Illustrators to participate in the “20 for 20: Celebrating Michigan Illustrators” exhibit. Amy loves visiting schools and sharing her picture book making process with children. Her second picture book, “Grama’s Hug,” was released in 2020 and published by Page Street Kids. As a Detroit Writing Room coach, she is eager to help her clients complete projects as well as navigate the traditional publishing submission process. When she is not working on picture books, she enjoys traveling with her family, going on walks with her Havanese and creating new characters monthly on her blog for families.

Amy is available for one-on-one coaching on picture books and query letters. Visit to book a session!

The Detroit Writing Room offers an inspirational community for writers, creatives and professionals. Whether you’re working on the next Great American novel or a resume, the DWR has nearly 50 professional writing coaches to help with all your writing needs. We also host book talks, writing workshops, and literary events. Visit detroitwritingroom.com to sign up for coaching, memberships, events and more. Check out newyorkwritingroom.com to see our New York-based coaching team.

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