Meet your Creative Facilitator,
Aitina Fareed-Cooke
For 2 decades, Aitina has dedicated her efforts towards designing and implementing a variety of project based educational programs, presentations and performances, apprenticeships, practical income-generating opportunities and career development experiences within the creative arts sector to a collection of emerging artists, aspiring young creatives, entrepreneurs and more.
Aitina has served as an Adjunct Professor at Buffalo State University, Community Schools Navigator with Say Yes to Education, Artworks Director and Teaching Artist at Young Audiences of Western New York, and Youth Services Site Coordinator at N.U.R.T.U.R.E. Academy. She has designed curriculums to boost program retention, youth & parent participation, community engagement, formed partnerships with organizations, and secured grant funds for program sustainability.
Check out a few of the creative arts programs that Aitina offers within the city of Buffalo and beyond.
You can also click the button below to schedule a Kreative Consultation in the case you need support on building customized programming that bridge the gap between creative arts and the community.
Creative Arts Workshops
Through the Lens
Photography / Creative Writing / Poetry
Through the hands-on use of digital cameras, iPads, lighting equipment and other digital media arts tools, students learn the basics of photography while applying the use of literary elements to create narratives based on their images. Cumulative project leads to booklet and/or showcase. Program includes a short visual of student creative writing work captured by the Get Fokus’d Productions team of ‘Kreative’ Partners.
Total Sessions: 7 (1 hour sessions)
Capacity: 15 max
Ages: Middle School, High School, Adults
Final Project Includes: 1 Photographic Booklet per student and 2 for the School/Organization + Visual highlight of project from Get Fokus’d Productions team
Tech Needs: Access to Wifi, Projector & Screen
Investment: $3500 (7 sessions, 1 booklet per student & organization + 1 showcase) includes all digital media related equipment & materials
The Art of Lyricism
Creative Writing / Song Writing / Lyricism
This workshop is designed to unlock your lyrical potential. This workshop is perfect for emerging songwriters, poets, and storytellers who want to dive into the art of writing captivating, evocative lyrics that resonate with listeners.
Through a combination of theoretical insight, practical exercises, and interactive discussions, attendees learn the fundamentals of lyric writing, from crafting beautiful imagery and narratives to developing rhythm and rhyme.
Total Sessions: 1 (Up to 2 hour session)
Capacity: 15 max
Ages: Middle School, High School, Adults
Tech Needs: Access to Wifi, Projector & Screen
Investment: $500 (includes all necessary equipment & materials)
Note: This program can be extended to 4-6 sessions where participants create and record a song (Additional fees apply)
Smartphone Photography for The Creative Soul
Digital Photography
For those who don’t have a budget for a fancy camera, guess what…? One of the most powerful capturing tools could be right in your purse or your back pocket! Through a variety of hands-on activities, explore how to creatively capture, enhance and share images and become a better smartphone photographer!
*Please note that this class is intended for iPhone users but all phones are welcome!
Total Sessions: 1 (1 hour session)
Capacity: 15 max
Ages: Middle School, High School, Adults
Tech Needs: Access to Wifi, Projector & Screen
Investment: $350
Note: This program can be extended to 4-6 sessions where participants create and record a song (Additional fees apply)
