Creative Writing Programme 2020

Learn to write the story behind why you are bequeathing your loved possessions to family, whanau and friends. Theses skills will enable you to create a memory memorabilia book that includes photographs and stories of why these items are precious or meaningful to you, where it came from and perhaps why it is being gifted to a specific person.

One workshop series consisting of 3 x 2 hour sessions

Monday 9th, 16th and Wednesday 25th March at 10.00am 
Hastings War Memorial Library

Spaces are limited. Please register below.

There is no charge to attend.  

Learn the art of telling the story and experiences of your life.
During these workshops, you’ll focus on a few important people and events from your life. You’ll learn to write about these in a vivid, engaging way, so your family, whānau and friends can enjoy them.

The workshop series consists of 3 x 2 hour sessions

June 29th, July 6th, and 13th

Hastings War Memorial Library

Spaces are limited.

There is no charge to attend.

Write your Christmas story as a gift to your whanau. Aimed at older adults this session will guide writers in telling their stories of Christmas past. How this holiday was celebrated when they were a child, young person or younger adult – special family memories or changes in society that impacted along the way. 

One 2 hour session

30th October

Hastings War Memorial Library

Spaces are limited.

There is no charge to attend.