FAVOURITE
When
WednesdayApril 2
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where
Newcastle Museum Theatrette
6 Workshop Way, Newcastle NSW 2300
Tickets
$32+ Transaction fee
Historical Fiction Masterclass for Primary Students
Join the festival’s dynamic Story Hunter program for an all-day workshop at Newcastle Museum.
Interact with museum objects and learn how to blend historical settings with your own imagination to create a short story. This workshop is designed for high potential and passionate young writers in Stage 3 (grades 5 and 6).
Schools are encouraged to send a small group with a supervising teacher.
Bookings are strictly limited. Email st*********@ne**********************.au to confirm your place.
Story Hunter also offers year-round incursions for whole class groups, ranging from 90-minute workshops to multi-week programs. For more information, please visit https://www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/story-hunter/
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