StoryBoard Masterclasses

Byron Bay Senior Masterclass

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Join author, poet, podcaster and journalist Samantha Turnbull for a series of masterclasses where students will learn and experiment with a range of creative writing techniques and genres. Classes are designed to be fun and celebrate the joy of storytelling. This senior masterclass is suitable for ages 12—18 years.

Students gain confidence in writing and work towards an end of term story. The groups' stories will be compiled and published in a printed Anthology. Each student will receive one copy at year-end as part of the program, additional copies are available for purchase. If you would like extra copies for a family member, school library or friend, simply add your order to the cart during registration. 

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This is a FREE program of 7 x sessions only, presented by Byron Writers Festival in partnership with Byron Bay Library. Registration essential.

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You will receive a weekly reminder via email each week prior to the session.

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2025 Term 3 dates:

• Thursday 31 July
• Thursday 7 August
• Thursday 14 August
• Thursday 28 August
• Thursday 4 September
• Thursday 11 September
• Thursday 25 September

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NO classes on 21 August or 18 September.

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Time
 4:00pm — 5.30pm

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Location

Byron Bay Library
Middleton St &, Lawson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481

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Murwillumbah Senior Masterclass

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Join author and teacher Melaina Faranda for a series of masterclasses where students will learn and experiment with a range of creative writing and screenwriting techniques.

This is a FREE program, 5 sessions per term – Registration essential.

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2025 Term 3 dates:

• Thursday 24 July
• Thursday 31 July
• Thursday 7 August
• Thursday 14 August
• Thursday 21 August

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Time: 4:00 – 5:30pm
Where: Murwillumbah Library
Suitable for: School years 7-12

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Lismore Senior Masterclass

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Join author Shel Sweeney for a series of masterclasses where students will develop their creative writing techniques across a range of genres. Classes are designed to be fun and celebrate the joy of storytelling.

This is a FREE program, 5 sessions per term – Registration essential.

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2025 Term 2 dates

• Thursday 1 May
• Thursday 8 May
• Thursday 15 May
• Thursday 22 May
• Thursday 29 May

Time: 5:00 – 6.30pm
Where: Lismore Library, 110 Magellan St, Lismore NSW 2480 (level 1)
Suitable For: School years 6 – 12

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Ballina Junior Masterclass

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Join author, poet, podcaster and journalist Samantha Turnbull for a series of masterclasses where students will learn and experiment with a range of creative writing techniques and genres. Classes are designed to be fun and celebrate the joy of storytelling.

This is a FREE program, 5 sessions per term – Registration essential.

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2025 Term 2 dates:  

• Wednesday 7 May
• Wednesday 14 May
• Wednesday 21 May
• Wednesday 28 May
• Wednesday 4 June

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Time: 4:30 — 6pm
Where: Ballina Library 8 River Street, Ballina
Suitable for: 8-12 years

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