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Sunny Kids Camp: Creative Writing Camps with Aleesah Darlison
For children aged 7 – 15 years Sunny Kids Writing Camps with Aleesah Darlison, one of Australia’s best-known children’s authors, conducting each exciting session! Ages 7 - 14 years. Dates to be advised. Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm. Venue: Gondor Writers’ Centre, 19 Caloundra Road, Landsborough, Sunshine Coast, QLD. Enjoy a full day writing camp with one of Australia’s best-known children’s authors working in a tutorial/class environment with one-on-one time throughout the day plus instructions and advice on creative writing. Each day’s program offers variety in material to keep young minds switched on and learning. There are elements of both writing and drawing involved in each program, with plenty of stimulating discussion, group and individual exercises, plus take home materials. We have designed the camps to allow for longer days so you can get to work early and don’t have to rush back to pick up the kids after only a few hours. The sessions are run by Aleesah Darlison, internationally published, award-winning children’s author. Children remain supervised throughout the day. The camp classes are restricted to twenty-five students to ensure maximum benefit for each child. Camp Hours: 8:30am: Camp opens for registration. You're welcome to kiss and drop if you like as children will be supervised from the start, otherwise stay until class starts. 9:00am: Writing Class - Session 1 10:30am: Morning Tea 10:45am: Writing Class - Session 2 12:30pm: Lunch - 45 minute break with play time 1:15pm: Writing Class - Session 3 2:15pm: Afternoon Tea 2:30pm: Writing Class - Session 4 4:00pm: Reflection on the day's learning then END OF CLASS 4:05pm: All children to be picked up Materials - what to bring: Pencil case with pencils, pens, erasers, sharpener, textas. Notebook or paper to write on. A passion for writing and an interest in exploring your creativity. An imagination that doesn't mind being exercised! * Some additional materials including handouts will be provided, depending on the class topic. Please remember to pack a full morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for your child, plus a water bottle. Please notify Camp Staff of any food allergies or intolerances and ensure all medications and Epipens are provided to the workshop presenter on the day. Please no electronic devices. We will be writing, creating and playing the old-fashioned way! Camp location: Gondor Writers’ Centre, 19 Caloundra Road, Landsborough, Sunshine Coast, QLD. Private 'conference' room where the writing lessons will be held and secure outside garden area for meal times. Limited places - class sized only. If your child wants to bring a friend along, please make sure they sign up together to ensure both children secure their spots. Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm. Sunny Kids Camp Price: $55 per day + Eventbrite booking fee. Photos from previous workshops:
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Writing and Art Fun events with artist and author Elaine Ouston.
For children aged 7 – 15 years
Thursday April 5nd and Thursday April 12th 8.30am to 4pm. THEME FOR EASTER HOLIDAYS: FAN FICTION: Bring your favourite book and write a new scene for the story. We will then create groups to act out your scene. Students will receive writing workshops on story structure, character and story development and art lessons on drawing their scene. No more bored kids!! A creative child is never bored. Bring your children and teens to these workshops and help them develop their art and writing interest and skills so they are never bored. With a diploma in Graphic Art and a Masters degree in Creative Writing, Elaine Ouston will guide the students in writing a fun text and drawing the characters. She is a published author of several books for children including chapter and picture books. The program is designed to keep them engaged, having fun, and learning. The workshops will be held in our Workshop Room and an enclosed outside garden area at the back of the premises. This will also be used for meal times. They will be supervised at all times by the instructor and Gondor staff. Parents are welcome to drop in to meet the staff and check out the premises before the events. Workshop program: From 8:30am: Drop off time. Children will be supervised from the start. 3.30pm: Sharing our story. Parents are welcome to attend. 4pm: Pick up time. Materials - what to bring: Pencil case with pencils, erasers, sharpener, crayons or colour pencils. A note book, an imagination and a desire to have fun with words and pictures. Writing handouts will be provided. Please remember to pack a full morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for your child, plus a water bottle. Please notify staff of any food allergies or intolerances and ensure all medications and Epipens are provided to the workshop presenter on the day if needed. Please, no electronic devices. We will be writing, creating, and playing the old fashioned way! All mobile phones will be taken for safe keeping and switched off during class times, but students will be allowed to check them during breaks. In an emergency, contact can be made on 54 399 038. Location: Gondor Writers’ Centre, 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough, Sunshine Coast, QLD. Limited places - 10 students. If your child wants to bring a friend along, please make sure they sign up together to ensure both children secure their spots. Cost $40 per child per day. All presenters and staff have Blue Cards and public liability insurance. Book by selecting the button below or phoning Gondor Writers' Centre on 54 399038. Please choose the date you want below. |
Illustration workshops with illustrator Kerry Ide
For children ages 8 - 15yrs EASTER HOLIDAYS DATES: Tuesday the 3rd April: Exploring composition using storyboards. Tuesday the 10th April: Character Design - People For children who love to draw or who are looking to develop their drawing skills, spend a whole day exploring the world of drawing and illustration. With a Diploma of Graphic Design, a Graduate Diploma of Education and a developing illustration career, Kerry will help children investigate illustration techniques such as character design, composition, storyboards and colouring techniques. Students will explore a variety of warm up exercises and will investigate the process of illustration through research, investigation and experimentation. The emphasis is on creating a visual story. Website: http://kerryide.com.au/ The Illustrators day: 8:30am: Drop off and registration 9:00am: Introductions and warm up exercises 9:45am: Drawing Activity One - research and experimenting 10:30am: Morning tea 10:45am: Drawing Activity Two - designing and refining 12:30pm: Lunch and play time. 1:00pm: Drawing Games 2:30pm: Sharing our illustrations (parents welcome) 3:00pm: Pick up time. Materials – what to bring: An open mind, ready to learn and try new techniques and your creative spirit. Art supplies – there will be a range of art materials provided, pastels, colour pencils, charcoal and paper, but please feel free to bring along any favourite drawing/colouring implements. Please make sure these are labelled. Please remember to pack a full morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for your child, plus a water bottle. Please notify staff of any food allergies or intolerances and ensure all medications and Epipens are provided to the workshop presenter on the day. Please, no electronic devices. We will be writing, creating, and playing the old fashioned way! All mobile phones will be taken for safe keeping and switched off during class times, but students will be allowed to check them during breaks. In an emergency, contact can be made on 54 399 038. Location: Gondor Writers’ Centre, 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough, Sunshine Coast, QLD. Limited places: 12 students. If your child wants to bring a friend along, please make sure they sign up together to ensure both children secure their spots. Cost $50 per child per day plus Eventbrite booking fee. Book by selecting the link below or phoning Gondor Writers' Centre on 54 399 038. Photos from previous workshops:
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