I’ve got bunch of workshops over the next three months, most of them free! But firstly, a public service announcement:
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Jan 21 – Books From Your Backyard – FREE EVENT
I’m doing a free mini-workshop this school holidays!
Come to ‘Books From Your Backyard’ at the State Library of WA. I’ll be there along with 9 other local authors and illustrators – Frané Lessac, Gabriel Evans, Kelly Canby, Teena Raffa-Mulligan, Bec J. Smith, Cris Burne, Aska, Elaine Forrestal, Dianne Wolfer and Norman Jorgensen. We’re each hosting a little session, giving readings, and running fun activities for kids. And it’s all FREEEEEEE. My session is from 3-3:25pm, after which I’ll be signing copies of my latest book Brobot.
Please share this event far and wide – it’s open to all kids and their parents, grandparents, aunties and uncles (even your weird smelly Uncle Bob).
WHEN: Saturday January 21
EVENT TIMES: 10:30am – 4pm
MY SESSION TIME: 3:00pm – 3:25pm (followed by book signings)
WHERE: The Story Place, mezzanine floor, State Library of WA, Francis St Perth.
COST: free
BOOKINGS: not required
PROGRAM: click here.
Feb 23-26 – Perth Writers’ Festival sessions
I’m stoked to be presenting at PWF’s schools day and family day this year.
SCHOOLS DAY SESSION:
COMIC CAPERS
***NB: For school groups only.***
WHEN: Thursday February 23
TIME: 12:45pm – 1:30pm
WHERE: Dolphin Theatre,
University of WA, Crawley.
AGES: Years 1-3
COSTS: 1 session $7.50; 3 sessions (full day): $18
BOOKINGS: online via the PIAF website, or by phone: (08) 6488 5555
FAMILY DAY SESSION 1: COMIC BOOK WORKSHOP
***NB: Limited spaces. Book tickets ASAP***
WHEN: Sunday February 26
TIME: 9:30am – 10:30am
WHERE: Fox Lecture Theatre, University of WA, Crawley.
AGES 6+
COST: $12
BOOKINGS: online via the PIAF website, or by phone: (08) 6488 5555
FAMILY DAY SESSION 2: BROBOT (free session)
WHEN: Sunday February 26
TIME: 12pm – 12:40pm
WHERE: Hacket Hall, University of WA, Crawley.
AGES: 6+
COST: free!
BOOKINGS: not required
I’ll also be part of the ‘Curated By Kids’ program on the Family Day (Feb 26th). I’m not sure exactly what that will entail yet – I might be interviewed, or I might participate in an illustrator duel, or I might be tarred and feathered … we’ll all find out on the day!
March 23-25: ‘Between The Lines’ Literature Festival, Busselton
This festival is mostly for local schools in the Busselton region, but will also include a book signing at Dymocks Busselton on Saturday March 25th at 10am.
Follow their facebook page for more details.
March 25 – Cartooning workshop for kids,
Busselton Library
Join me for a hands-on introduction to the art of cartooning. Learn how to draw facial expressions and bodies, and create your own characters!
WHEN: Saturday March 25
TIME: 1pm – 2pm
WHERE: Busselton Library, Stanley St Busselton, WA.
AGES: 8-12yo
COST: free!
BOOKINGS: contact the library on (08) 9754 1588
And further on in the year, I’ll be at these events:
April: Armadale Writers Festival, WA (TBA)
May/June: Margaret River Writers’ Festival, WA (TBA)
June: HeARTlines Festival, Mundaring, WA (TBA)
June: Sydney/Melbourne tour (TBA)
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