# Event Details - **Event Name**: Parent-Child Drawing Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Families are invited to join Children's Book Coach Amy Nielander for a drawing workshop featuring her Create a Character Activity!About this EventAre 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 Station5th Floor Literary LoungeTickets:Early bird - $35 per family until July 6General admission - $45 per familyDiscounts:Writing Room members receive 20% off with their member codeA 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. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/6da1b2f0-8e44-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg About Amy Nielander 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! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6dbd0320-8e44-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg About The Detroit Writing RoomThe 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. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/parent-child-drawing-workshop/100001988194582517 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts, literary-art, drawing-painting, kids, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Michigan Central Station East Entrance - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 39.19, max: 49.87, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Detroit - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Michigan Central Station East Entrance - **lat**: 42.328643 - **long**: -83.07711719999999 - **full address**: Michigan Central Station East Entrance, 2001 15th Street, Detroit, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Parent-Child Drawing Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/743fe49260b6f81a0d8a48535862c4b9bbe3f7abf5ab53b79cc8833c4cee9b8a-rimg-w1200-h900-dc61717b-gmir.jpg?v=1777378045 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Parent-Child Drawing Workshop being held? - **A:** Parent-Child Drawing Workshop takes place on Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Michigan Central Station East Entrance, 2001 15th Street, Detroit, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Parent-Child Drawing Workshop? - **A:** Parent-Child Drawing Workshop is organized by The Detroit Writing Room. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Parent-Child Drawing Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Detroit, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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