Cosy winter stories
Le Story Soirée, July School Holidays, and more 🍃
Last night, we gathered at this hole-in-the-wall cafe in Carlton, to read stories, poetry, and other writings, and share an evening with writers and literary humans from across the city. A co-hosted event with our friends The Provocative Inklings, the Story Soirée was, in the words of one guest: “a lovely atmosphere and the philosophy behind the writer's gathering community is so heartwarming.”
In my travels over the last few years, I’ve found events like these across the world and hoped to start something similar in Melbourne (so I can join them while I’m here :)). Last night, I looked around the room and felt how it is to see your dream playing out in front of you. It was a truly beautiful evening with wonderful people. I’m inspired. We will have some photos to share soon, as well as a date for our next soirée!
In other news, as we drift towards the end of another term, I’m looking forward to our upcoming Winter Story Camp for kids at the Balwyn studio. It is all set to be a cosy, inspired three days delving deep into storytelling techniques and the weaving of brand new tales.
In the coming weeks, we’ll be publishing an anthology of incredible stories by Year 6 writers at Serpell Primary School. We’re co-hosting a Found Poetry & Connection workshop at our second home, Many Arts Studio; leading another Creativity Picnic (details coming soon); and preparing for our Term 3 writers (kids group and mentorship students).
There is a lot to do and much to share, but for now, I just want to thank you. Without your presence, support, and interest in what we do, we couldn’t be here, creating so many spaces for writers of all ages. It means a lot.
If you’d like to know more about any of our programs, please feel free to reply to this email and get in touch!
I hope we can write together one day soon!
Best wishes,
Coming up…🍃
📚 Winter Story Camp (school holiday program for ages 8 - 13)
July 2 - 4 - Balwyn North Studio, VIC
It's cold outside, but from our cosy studio, we'll let nature carry us through the elements of age-old storytelling. From the flowing river of ideas to laying earthy foundations, planting story seeds, and breathing life into narratives with our words, we'll grow a small forest of stories, finishing our three-day camp with - what else? - sitting around the 'campfire' and telling new and old tales.
Will you join us for the adventure?
Story Camps are suitable for ages 8 - 13. All workshops are held at our Balwyn North studio.
Click here to book your place!
✏️ Creative Writing Workshops for Kids - Term 3
Online on Wednesdays, 4 - 5 pm (AET)
Term 3 is now open for booking! These weekly workshops are for highly motivated young writers, aged 7 - 12, who are eager to write, learn new skills, and find inspiration in a variety of prompts and engaging discussions each week.
Kids are welcome to join us casually, or book the full term at a discounted rate!
Term 3 begins on July 17 and runs for 8 weeks.
Click here to book your place!
✨ Woafie Writing Hours (Adults)
Online on Thursdays, 6.30 - 7.30 pm (AET)
Join us as we show up for ourselves every Thursday, for a mini workshop and writing exercises to stretch our creative writer muscles and learn from each other. It's a bite-sized creative outlet and dose of inspiration, like a vitamin for our creative souls!
We have two more Writing Hours to go this term. If you’re curious, in the mood to write, or keen to reignite a regular practice, feel free to drop in - we’d love to see you.
Check out all Term 2 themes and book your place!
📝 Writing Mentorships (all ages)
We work with young* writers one-to-one, in person and online, throughout the week. Whether you seek once-off feedback on a specific story, ongoing support to improve your writing skills and confidence, help to prepare for a scholarship exam, or guidance to write and publish a novel or memoir, our experienced and friendly writing mentors are here for you.
Contact us to discuss how we can support you or a young writer you know. We’d love to hear from you!
Meet your Mentors
Enquire about a Mentorship
💜 Found Poetry & Connection
Many Arts Studio, Hawthorn - Saturday 6th July
Join us for a nurturing afternoon uncovering found poems and connection, in a cosy creative hideout at Many Arts Studio.
Read more and book your place!
“Thank you for arranging the soirée last night. It was a lovely atmosphere and the philosophy behind this writer's gathering community is so heartwarming.”
Michelle, June 2024
