Monsters and Myths Children's Writing Workshop

Overview

Join bestselling children's and young adult author Sue Whiting for a creative writing workshop inspired by the themes of Bundanon's current exhibition. Participants will explore how artists and storytellers use myth, imagination and creativity to bring worlds to life. Through guided exercises, young writers will learn how to craft a compelling character and take them on a journey, building their own short story full of tension and…

Join bestselling children's and young adult author Sue Whiting for a creative writing workshop inspired by the themes of Bundanon's current exhibition.

Participants will explore how artists and storytellers use myth, imagination and creativity to bring worlds to life. Through guided exercises, young writers will learn how to craft a compelling character and take them on a journey, building their own short story full of tension and transformation.

Perfect for writers aged 10+, this workshop is a space to experiment with ideas, play with language and explore their imagination.

Sue Whiting is an award-winning children's author, who writes for many age groups, from picture books through to YA. As a schools' performer, Sue has inspired and entertained thousands of kids across the country. She is passionate about the power of story and advocates for reading and writing for pleasure.

Location

Bundanon

170 Riversdale Road Illaroo NSW 2540 Australia

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Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)

Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room

Have accessible seating areas in theatrette

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Website meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)