Be inspired by HOTA Gallery’s dynamic art displays and get your pen moving! Facilitated by award-winning writer Christine Betts, this series of creative writing workshops involve fun, interactive exercises and thought-provoking discussion to fuel your creative writing dreams and get your words onto the page!

Recommended for ages 16+

Sat 20 Sept – The Next Generation of Artists – Using the three-act structure, write Flash Fiction inspired by the ENERGIES 25 exhibition, showcasing the exceptional work of senior secondary visual art students on the Gold Coast.

Sat 25 Oct – Colour, Gesture and Movement - Inspired by the vibrant world of iconic Australian artist Ken Done, where electric blues meet sunset oranges and every brushstroke tells a story of place and passion. In this workshop, you'll transform Done's bold colours and energetic gestures into dynamic prose, capturing the rhythm of his iconic landscapes.  

Sat 22 Nov – Writing Place: Capturing Australia - Discover the power of place-based writing inspired by the sun-soaked lens of Australian artist Ken Done's iconic landscapes. This workshop will guide you in crafting vivid sense-of-place prose that captures not just what a location looks like, but how it feels, sounds, and moves.