Children's Media Creators Coworking

Children’s Media Creators Coworking

Are you creating a children’s book, show, game, video, curriculum, animation, podcast, product, or other form of media for children and youth?

Come work alongside other people building in the same world.

Children’s Media Creators Coworking is a casual, focused coworking and accountability community for writers, illustrators, animators, educators, filmmakers, game designers, musicians, curriculum developers, founders, and other people creating media and edutainment for children.

This gathering is primarily for adult creators making things for children. (It is not a children’s activity or class.)

What happens?

We’ll begin with a brief check-in:

• What are you creating? • What do you want to accomplish during this session? • Are you looking for feedback or collaboration—or uninterrupted focus?

Then, we work.

Bring your laptop, manuscript, notebook, sketchbook, storyboard, curriculum, headphones, or whatever else you need to move your project forward. You are welcome to:

• Work independently • Meet other children’s-media creators • Exchange ideas and useful resources • Ask for feedback • Find potential collaborators • Continue an existing project • Finally begin the idea you keep postponing

You do not need to have a finished product, established company, or formal creative title.

You only need something you care about creating for children—and a willingness to give it focused time.

Near the end, we’ll briefly regroup to share what we accomplished, identify our next steps, and ask for feedback, information, or collaborators when useful. This is primarily coworking—not a workshop, presentation, or high-pressure networking event.

Come make progress while gradually getting to know the other people in Seattle who care about making better things for children.

What can I work on?

Anything related to creating for children, including: 📚 Books and stories 🎬 Film, television, video, and animation 🎮 Games and interactive media 🎵 Music, podcasts, and audio 🎨 Illustration, characters, and visual development 🧠 Curriculum, educational products, and edutainment 🧸 Toys, learning products, and children’s brands 💼 Business plans, marketing, funding, and production strategy You may also use the session for administrative or professional work connected to your creative business.

Schedule

Attend one session, join us occasionally, or make it part of your weekly creative routine. You may arrive late or leave early. Please simply keep disruptions minimal while others are working.

Pricing

Early-Bird Registration: $10 Day-of Registration: $15 Current SURF and SWELL Members: Free (just show up!)

Early-bird pricing ends one day before each session.

Admission includes the hosted coworking and accountability session, workspace, Wi-Fi, power, snacks, and complimentary coffee.

Advance registration is appreciated so we know how many creators to expect.

Location

SURF Incubator 999 Third Avenue, Suite 700 Seattle, Washington 98104

SURF is conveniently located near Symphony light-rail station and multiple bus routes.

A parking garage is located in the building. Guests who arrive before 6:00 PM can receive a flat $10 parking rate. Additional parking instructions will be provided to registered attendees.

Children’s Media Creators Coworking is hosted by Kelly Tutors with support from SURF Incubator, Sound Startups, and The SWELL.

Kelly Kirk is an author, content creator, teacher, and children’s educator working to grow Kelly Tutors into a children’s media and edutainment company. She created this group to make consistent progress on that work while connecting with other Seattle creators making thoughtful things for children.

Bring your work. Leave with progress.