Writing wild worlds for children with Meredith Downes

Brisbane children's writer and illustrator Meredith Downes runs a workshop for people 16 and over on building animal stories for kids, from characters and settings to plot. Writing exercises and prompts help you make a start.

A free nature activity at Karawatha Forest Park and Discovery Centre. Suitable for ages 16+. Bookings needed.

The short version

One date only: Sun 18 Oct (this Sunday), 10am to 11am. It runs for an hour. It's free, but you need to book. For ages 16 and over. It's outdoors, so keep an eye on the weather.

When: Sun 18 Oct, 10am
Cost: Free
Booking: Book ahead ↗
Suits: Suitable for ages 16+
Setting: Outdoors
Type: Art, Nature

Also on in Karawatha this week

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10amTue 13 Oct

Our pickBush Kindy - Tea Party with Tree

Free

Children aged 3 to 5 and their carers spend a morning outdoors with a tree-themed tea party, bushwalks, stories, craft and play that build comfort in nature. Old clothes suit the messy play.

Karawatha Forest Park and Discovery Centre

10amWed 14 Oct

Bush Kindy: Library Stories and Rhymes - Nature Book Week

Free

Children aged 3 to 5 and their parents or carers share stories and rhymes outdoors in a special Nature Book Week session, run with Council libraries. Old clothes are a good idea for messy play.

Karawatha Forest Park and Discovery Centre

10amFri 16 Oct

Our pickBush Babies

Free

An outdoor play session in the bush for babies up to one and their parents or carers. Little ones get to explore nature freely while families meet each other and get to know their local reserve.

Karawatha Forest Park and Discovery Centre