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Join author Sarah Armstrong for a series of masterclasses where students will develop their creative writing techniques across a range of genres. Classes are designed to be fun and celebrate the joy of storytelling.

FREE! Registrations essential. This is a year-long program, commencing Term 2, and running until the end of Term 4, 2023.

Term 2 Dates: Thursday 4 May – Thursday 29 June (Fortnightly)
Time: 5 – 6.30pm
Where: Goonellabah Library, 27 Oliver Avenue, Goonellabah
Suitable For: 13 – 17 years (school years 7 – 12)

Sarah Armstrong has written three novels for adults and her first novel for readers aged 8 – 12 will be published in 2022. She is an experienced mentor for writers young and old.

Join author, poet, podcaster and journalist Samantha Turnbull for a series of masterclasses where students will learn and experiment with a range of creative writing techniques and genres. Classes are designed to be fun and celebrate the joy of storytelling.

FREE. Registrations essential. This is a year-long program, commencing Term 2, and running until the end of Term 4, 2023.

Term 2 dates:  Wed 3 May – Wed 28 June(Fortnightly)
Time: 5 – 6.30pm
Where: Ballina Library, 8 River Street, Ballina
Suitable For: 8 – 13 years

Samantha Turnbull is a children’s author and podcast producer with the ABC. Her books include Fierce Girls, Remember the Rainbows and The Anti-Princess Club series. She is also a qualified primary teacher and loves competing in poetry slams.

In Term 2 and 3, join filmmaker and author Benjamin Gilmour for a series of masterclasses where students will learn and experiment with a range of creative writing and screenwriting techniques. Melaina Faranda will return as facilitator later in the year.

FREE. Registrations essential. This is a year-long program, commencing Term 2, and running until the end of Term 4, 2023.

Term 2 Dates: Thurs 18 May – Thurs 29 June (Fortnightly)
Time: 4.00 – 5.30pm
Where: Byron Bay Library, Cnr Middleton St & Lawson St, Byron Bay
Suitable For: 13 – 17 years

Benjamin Gilmour is an award-winning poet, author, film director and ambulance paramedic. What excites him most is sharing his knowledge of ‘guerilla’ filmmaking and inspiring young people to write and make art.

Author and teacher Melaina Faranda is passionate about working with young people, helping to foster their creative talent and be inspired by infinite possibilities.