Here are some fabulous-looking workshops for young writers and illustrators in NSW. (We wish we could go!)
1. Writing with Deborah Abela
Author Deborah Abela will be leading a writing workshop for students in Years 3-6 at The Children’s Bookshop as their Writer in Residence.
Explore the writing process, focusing on creating charismatic characters and sensational settings!
Activities will be hands-on and fun!
When: Thursday 11 July 2013, 9–12.30pm
Where: The Children’s Bookshop, 6 Hannah St, Beecroft NSW
Cost: check with the bookshop—by email or phone 9481 8811
2. Creating Spooking Houses with Sarah Davis
In this hands-on workshop for children in grades 3–6, you will make a paper diorama of a haunted house with Sarah Davis, illustrator of Sounds Spooky. Design character cutouts and set up and photograph little dioramas with spooky lighting. Go home with a photo print, and your house and characters.
When: Tuesday 9 July 2013, 9–12.30pm
Cost: $50 per student. All materials provided. Book early!
Where: The Children’s Bookshop, 6 Hannah St, Beecroft NSW
How to Book: check with the bookshop—by email or phone 9481 8811
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3. Let’s Go to the Circus
Share the stories and adventures of the world of the Circus, enjoying craft and art activities based around this theme. And there is a prize for the best dressed Circus participant!
Workshop Leader : Jocelyn Shute is a talented Infants Teacher and a great friend of The Children’s Bookshop.
When: Wednesday, 10 July 10 2013 , 9–11am For Children Ages 5-7
Where: The Children’s Bookshop, 6 Hannah St, Beecroft NSW
Cost: $30 per student. All materials provided. Book early!
How to Book: check with the bookshop—by email or phone 9481 8811
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Wow, thanks for that! These look great. Z
They do, don’t they? I’d like to go even though I’m a BIT older than grade 3 to 6. 🙂 (And … in Perth, which would make it a long way to travel!)