Lismore Senior Masterclass
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.
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
Ballina Junior Masterclass
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.
2025 Term 2 dates:
- Wednesday 7 May
- Wednesday 14 May
- Wednesday 21 May
- Wednesday 28 May
- Wednesday 4 June
Time: 4:30 — 6pm
Where: Ballina Library 8 River Street, Ballina
Suitable for: 8-12 years
Murwillumbah Senior Masterclass
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.
2025 Term 3 dates:
- Thursday 24 July
- Thursday 31 July
- Thursday 7 August
- Thursday 14 August
- Thursday 21 August
Time: 4:00 – 5:30pm
Where: Murwillumbah Library
Suitable for: School years 7-12

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