* The Tamworth Session of Create a Picture Book has been postponed due to snow until the 25th of July. *
May-August: Create a Picture Book
FULLY BOOKED!
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May—June—July—August
Armidale and Tamworth (for first two sessions) FULLY BOOKED These workshops are a collaboration between NEWC, NERAM, Tamworth City Library and Christmas Press. Create A Picture Book is a fabulous new program for people who want to create children's picture books. This is for both authors and illustrators, and will happen over three sessions over three months. Session 1: (Complete and a great time was had by all!)
How to start your picture book. Author Sophie Masson and Fiona McDonald will present, and take you through the process of transforming your bright idea into a perfect marriage of words and pictures. When: Sunday May 31 (Armidale session) FULL, Saturday June 13 (Tamworth session) Time: 10 am - 1 pm Where: NERAM, Tamworth Library and Gallery Session 2: (Coming up!) FULLY BOOKED Polishing your book: Editor and author Beattie Alvarez and illustrator and designer David Allan will guide you through the process of editing, laying out and designing your book. When: Sunday July 12 (Armidale), Saturday July 18 (Tamworth) Time: 10 am - 1 pm Where: NERAM, Tamworth Library and Gallery Session 3: FULLY BOOKED Professional evaluation/pitch session with agent Margaret Connolly: This is the final exciting point of your creative journey, when you will can have your work assessed by a professional book industry representative. The times have changed for this session, as we opened it up to more participants. We will let you know the details shortly! When: Saturday August 15 Time: TBA Where: NERAM |
The stuff you need to know...
When: From May 31st to August 15th
Where: NERAM and Tamworth Library and Gallery How much: Package of three sessions - $135 for NEWC/NERAM/Tamworth Library members, $150 for non-members. Sessions 1 and 2: $50 each for NEWC/NERAM/Tamworth Library members, $60 for non-members *Session 3 only: $75 for NEWC/NERAM members, $85 for non-members. *Places are limited for session 3 and preference will be given to people who have booked the whole package, though there will be some extra places available on a competitive basis. How to pay: Please pay by direct deposit or in person with cheque or cash (no eftpos available). Don't forget to fill in the booking form below! Name of bank: Community Mutual BSB: 932000 Account name: New England Writers Centre Inc Account number: 618658 * Please note: if you use Community Mutual, please add “S9” to our account number: 618658S9 You can also book and pay in person at the office, or via phone. 129 Rusden St Armidale (in same building as RSL branch headquarters) Please note the office is staffed only Mondays and Thursdays, 12:15—3:15 both days. Ph: 02 6772 7210 |
