In the company of small stories: Afternoon writing workshop with Cate Kennedy

Description

Supported by friends of VATE, Writers Victoria, this professional learning afternoon invites English teachers of all experience levels to step inside the creative process – not just as facilitators of student writing, but as writers themselves. Set within the beautiful heritage rooms and gardens of Buda Historic Home and Garden, join award-winning Victorian author Cate Kennedy and VATE Education Officer Emma Jenkins for an afternoon of creative writing. Together they will guide participants through the craft of miniature storytelling: the planning, the precision, the element of unexpected surprise using the historic setting as inspiration for tiny tales. Participants will leave with their own tiny tale and some ideas for supporting the young writers in their classroom to enter VATE's writing competition, A Story in Miniature.

Registration includes general admission to Buda Historic Home and Garden and afternoon tea.

 



Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be emailed to events@vate.org.au. Cancellations received by 12pm five working days prior to the event date will be charged a 15% cancellation fee. Cancellations received after this will receive NO REFUND. Registrations can, however, be transferred to another staff member. Please email events@vate.org.au the details. If you do not attend and have not notified VATE according to the above policy, you will receive no refund.  Please note: If this event is cancelled due to COVID government or venue restrictions, you will receive a full refund.

Catering and special diets (in-person events only)

Coeliac, vegan and other special diets (medical related) can be requested. Please email your special diet request to events@vate.org.au at least seven working days prior to the event. Please note: Approximately 50% of the catering will be vegetarian. You do not need to request this.

Meet the Speakers