For young people aged 9-16 who love writing.

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There will be two classes running each day.

One for younger students (ages 9-12) and one for teens ( ages 13-18)

 

Places are strictly limited. Bookings essential.

 

$50 for one day or $160 for all four days ( + gst)

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Monday July 7

 

Spells and Enchantments

ages 9-12

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Engage with the magic of nature & the magic of language.’

Play with words & cast your spell to change the world.

Tutor: Philomena Johnson

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Verse Novels

ages 13-18

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Explore this wonderful way of storytelling.

Create a connected story through poetic writing

​Tutor:  Desna Wallace

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Tuesday, July 8th

 

 Monster and Myth

ages 9-12

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Create a monster with a complex background

and then become the hero, or the monster, in your own mythical tale.​

Tutor: Heather McQuillan

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​Disruption! 

ages 13-18

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Rip sh*t n bust: Found poetry, remixes, black out poetry, zine making.

Tutor: Annabel Wilson

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​​Wednesday July 9th

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Poetry with Pics

ages 9-12

 

Combine words and pictures to create stunning artworks and poetry.

Design an original book cover and write poems to start your own anthology.​

Tutor: Gail Ingram​

 

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In for a laugh?

ages 13-18

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Explore your sense of humour. Generate ideas for a comedy set and

learn some performance skills. Even if you never intend to do standup, come for a laugh! 

Tutor: Ray Shipley

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Thursday, July 10th

 

Maps and Worldbuilding 

ages 9-12

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Draw a map of a fantastic land to discover a whole world of stories within!​

Tutor: Desna Wallace​

 

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Speculative Fiction

ages 13-18

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Pick a current issue and speculate where this might go in the future.

Develop key scenes and scenarios for your next spec fic novel!​

Tutor: Heather McQuillan 

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