Creative Writing Masterclass - 3 Day Bootcamp: School Years 7-9

Bunch of youths miming

Join us in this 3 day bootcamp for an introduction to the art Acting.

Please note: this workshop is only available for those who live or attend school in the City of Ryde

Skills We Will Learn Together

  • Developing original ideas, characters, settings and storylines.
  • Exploring structure, genre, theme and narrative voice.
  • Learning the back bone of storytelling and the arc of a storyline.
  • Practice writing a monologue
  • Exploring imagery, sensory detail, metaphor and other literary techniques.
  • Building tension, conflict and emotional depth.
  • Experimenting with different forms, including short stories, scripts, and personal writing.
  • Editing and refining work through feedback and guided discussion with the teaching artist.
  • Practise delivering their monologues in front of an audience. Develop their public speaking skills by sharing their work in an end-of-day presentation for family and friends.

What to bring

  1. Comfortable clothing you can move in
  2. Lunch and snacks
  3. Bottle of water

More FAQ’s: https://www.mstyp.org.au/faqs-drama-class

Please review the MSTYP terms and conditions before enroling: https://www.mstyp.org.au/terms-and-conditions

When

  • Tuesday, 06 October 2026 | 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Wednesday, 07 October 2026 | 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Thursday, 08 October 2026 | 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location

Forster Hall (Brush Farm House), 19 Lawson Street, Eastwood, 2122, View Map

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