Story Sparks Workshops Coming to the Waikato!
As part of the Storylines Waikato Story Tour, Storylines is delighted to present a day of creativity, imagination and inspiration with our Story Sparks – Kids Workshops.
Designed for tamariki and rangatahi in Years 3–13, these hands-on workshops give young writers and illustrators the opportunity to learn directly from some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading authors and illustrators.
Choose from five inspiring workshops:
- ✍️ Melinda Szymanik – Make Good Endings: How to tell a good story from start to finish (Writing, Years 6-11)
📍 Rototuna High Schools Library, Saturday 19 September, 12.30pm
- 🖍️ Monica Koster – Create a Character (Illustration, Years 4–8)
📍 Rhode Street School, Saturday 19 September, 12.30pm
- 📚 Sanna Thompson – Perfect Worlds: Sparking character & story ideas through world building (Writing Years 7-13)
📍 Rototuna High Schools Library, Saturday 19 September, 12.30pm
- ✍️ Sherryl Clark – Weave Your Words In Poems (Writing, Years 4-6)
📍 Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library, Saturday 19 September, 10.00am
- ✍️ Tom E.Moffatt – Writing Funny & Telling Jokes (Writing, Years 3-8)
📍 Rhode Street School, Saturday 19 September, 12.30pm
Whether your child loves writing stories, drawing characters or discovering new ways to express their creativity, Story Sparks offers an inspiring opportunity to learn from experienced creators in a fun, supportive environment.
Book your free place today and help spark a lifelong love of storytelling and illustration!
