Workshops
Recommended 16+

Art Write Now: Creative Writing Workshops

HOTA Gallery Public Program

Sat 27 Jun
Art Write Now: Creative Writing Workshops

Art Write Now: Creative Writing Workshops

Facilitated by award-winning writer Christine Betts, this series of creative writing workshops involves spending time in the Gallery and responding to exhibitions and works of art through a range of guided writing exercises. Take part in thought-provoking discussion in a safe space to fuel your creative writing dreams and get your words onto the page! 

Recommended for ages 16+ 

Sat 27 June – Beneath the Surface 

As part of this workshop, we will visit the exhibition Beneath the Surface, before undertaking a series of responsive guided writing exercises. 

We will draw on themes of reflection and shadow, moonlight shimmering on water, and stark sunlight on bleached bones. Choose your adventure: dive into poetry using Magic Word prompts, or craft the setting for a short story — underwater, in a desert, or an urban wasteland. There's plenty of space and time to explore, experiment, and most importantly, to write. 

Dates
Sat 27 Jun
Where
The Studio - HOTA Gallery
Ages
Recommended 16+
Duration
2hrs
Tickets
$20
A $4 transaction fee will apply for e ticket delivery purchases (excluding free events + donations).For Hold at Box Office ticket delivery purchases, a $6 fee will apply.Please view full Terms and Conditions prior to purchasing your tickets.
Times
Sat 27 June - 1:30pm

#Artist Bio

Christine Betts writes novels about women, love, and art, award-winning short stories about sisters and Bali, and blogs about creativity and the inner life. A firm believer that creatives will save humanity, Christine writes daily and passionately encourages everyone around her to join in.

Christine is an active member of the Gold Coast Writers’ Association and facilitates their popular critique group and is a regular ‘In Conversation’ host for Richmond-Tweed Libraries’ author events. She lives on Bundjalung country with her family and two spoiled cats.


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