SURF Incubator

​"There's no such thing as a good decision. Just make a decision and make it good." - Charna Halpern, co-creator of longform improv (literally said this to Kelly, your host)
​No audience. No stage. Everybody plays. Even you!
​This is a real Chicago-style improv jam. The kind that happens at iO, the Annoyance, and Playground Theater. We'll warm up together, break into groups, and get into scenes. And perform!! Learn by doing.
​All levels welcome.
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​Never done improv?
​Great.
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​Been performing for years?
​Even better.
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​The only requirement is showing up ready to jump in.
​Arrive as early as 3:30 pm to co-work (free wifi + amazing views), hang out, and/or settle in before we start.... cause the doors close at 6pm!!!
​Led by Kelly Kirk: studied improv acting at iO, the Annoyance, and Playground Theater in Chicago (plus other theaters around the world). She has trained under Charna Halpern, Bill Arnett, and many others. She's been an International touring improviser, professional actress (on stage, film, and voice), she's a team performer, jam host, and educator with 12+ years of experience (and a 4.9/5 teacher rating). She has taught over 10,000+ students so far.
​When: Mondays, 5:30–7:00pm
Where: SURF Incubator, 999 3rd Ave, Suite 700, Downtown Seattle
​Cost: Pick your price: $5 to $25/week.
​Free for current SURF and Swell members.
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​No commitment. No prerequisites. Just show up and get ready to perform!!
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​Let's have some fun, grow communication skills, self-worth, creativity, and community.

​Looking for a new workspace to power through your week? Every Wednesday, SURF Incubator will be opening its doors from 8 AM to 5 PM with Free Coworking Wednesdays. Snag a free day pass by registering online here and come see what we’re all about. Whether you’re a founder, freelancer, or remote worker, you’ll have access to high-speed 1 Gb/s Internet, monitor setups, meeting rooms, and a communal kitchen stocked with coffee, tea, and snacks. Discounted parking passes are available for just $10, making it easy to stay focused on your projects without worrying about where to park.

Remember, you must register prior to Wednesday for coworking as we have limited day passes available.

​After a day of work, stick around for our Wednesday Founders & Startup Social starting at 5 PM. Join other Seattle founders and creatives for light snacks, drinks, and a laid-back atmosphere where you can network, share ideas, and unwind. Each week, we feature 10-Minute Talks or casual activities aimed at breaking down the Seattle Freeze and fostering a more connected startup community.

# 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.

# Free Thursday mornings for women founders.

Drop in, work alongside others, and meet the community. No pitch, no prep, no commitment.
How it runs

## A relaxed rhythm

Show up when you can, stay as long as you need. No pitch, no prep, no pressure.

### Open work.

9:30
Arrive, grab coffee, and work on your own thing.

### The sharing circle.

10:30
A short circle where a couple of women share a tool, tactic, or question.

### Afternoon, open.

11:30
Work, wander, or grab lunch with someone you just met.

The SWELL is a home for women entrepreneurs in Seattle to learn, work, and build real businesses together.

Built for every kind of ambition. Bootstrapped, purpose-led, venture-backed, or still an idea. SWELL is built for all of it, with expert networks, practical education and support that works with your path and pace.

## The barriers to building a business are lower than ever.

AI is collapsing the cost, time, and skill required to start. Women are stepping into that opportunity in record numbers. Building is no longer the bottleneck; being found, funded, and taken seriously still is. Swell exists to turn that leverage into real businesses women own.

Every Thursday, 9:30–11:30am, at SURF Incubator. Bring your laptop, bring your kids if you need to. Meet the room, stay the whole day if you want, and work alongside other women founders. No commitment, no pitch.