Write On Masterclasses

Term 1 2026 ​

Join us for a fabulous day of writing and creating. 

Unless indicated otherwise, our masterclasses are open to young writers in Years 7-13

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1. Writing Inspired by the Arts Years 7-13 

Explore creative writing inspired by street art, gallery art, scribbles, music and more!

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Tutor: Gail Ingram

Venue: Rangiora Town Hall

Date:  Friday, March 06

Times: 9:15-2:45

Cost: $30 per student

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Supported by Waimakariri Libraries and Waimakariri Creative Communities

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2. Make your Writing Flash! Year 7-13

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Flash fiction provides the creative challenge of writing a story in a small space. Learn how to make your writing effective in a few words from internationally renowned flash fiction writer Heather McQuillan and prepare your entry for the National Flash Fiction Day and Micro Madness competitions.

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Tutor: Heather McQuillan 

Venue: Tūranga Central Library

Date:  Friday, March 13

Times: 9:15-2:45

Cost: $30 per student

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Supported by Christchurch Libraries and Christchurch Creative Communities

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Your Tutors​

​​Heather McQuillan is an award-winning writer of novels for young people, short stories and flash fiction. ​​​​

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Gail Ingram writes award-winning poetry and is a much sought-after poetry editor.  Earlier this year, she brought Mathetica and the Canterbury Poets Collective together to create Mathepoetica!

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Schools: limited to 6 places per school ( see booking form)

Please note that we can run a masterclass at your school if you have more students!

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     Notes:

     Please bring pens/ paper and a device 

     Free WIFI on site

     Bring lunch/ snacks/ water bottle 

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     Our masterclasses are fully supervised, with

     Health and Safety information provided.

​     Places are strictly limited.