Georges River Writes: Fantasy Writing for Youth (Ages 15-18)

About this Event:

Ready to wield the magic of storytelling? Let your imagination run wild and join us for this fun, hands-on writing workshop all about the genre of fantasy!

Award winning writer Aylish Dowsett will take you through all things adventure, magic, monsters and more.

In this workshop:

• Learn how to create your own fantasy creatures, monsters, and characters!

• Explore your favourite fantasy worlds and what makes them exciting

• Experiment with magic, powers, and fantastical ideas

• Create your own fantasy stories and adventures.

Cost: Free

Age: 15-18

Experience: None required.

Equipment: Paper and pen.

About the Facilitator:

Aylish Dowsett is an award-winning writer, tutor, and copywriter. She teaches creative writing at The Writers’ Studio, The Writing Quarter, Creative Writing Ink, and St George and Sutherland Community College. Her work has been published in Mythrill Fiction, Collider, Honi Soit, Grapeshot, The Quarry, and many others. She loves cats and all things weird and British.

Accessibility Information:

Georges River Libraries is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email [email protected] or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.

Terms and Conditions:

• For participants under the age of 16, parent and/or guardian contact details must be provided at the time of booking.No refunds for cancellations or missed bookings.
• Program swapping is not permitted.
• If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue.
• This workshop will not be recorded and cannot be accessed after the scheduled time. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces and repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations, bookings may be refused in the future.
• The library does not endorse or promote any products which may be used in the workshop.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hurstvile Library and Service Centre, Cnr Queens Road and Dora Street, Hurstville, Australia

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