Ticketed Event: $35

A visual approach to storytelling is essential in the world of picture books. Join celebrated children's author and illustrator Tony Flowers as he shares his approach to creating stories within illustrations and how he uses illustration as a part of the writing process. If you are interested in writing or creating illustrations for picture books, this workshop will give you valuable insights into the professional world of children's book publishing.

it's all about the voice, right? But what actually is a writer's voice – and more importantly, how can you access it? Join internationally award-winning author Lucy Christopher as she talks about her own voice and then gently coaxes you to find your own. Come enthusiastic to find the story only you can tell.

Ticketed Event: $35

Join Sam George-Allen for a two-hour workshop on the craft of oral storytelling. In this intimate, five-person setting, we’ll learn what makes a compelling narrative, share our true stories, and hone our skills with thoughtful feedback. We’ll finish with a visit to The Weft at the Welcome Swallow – and then reconvene to tell our stories in front of a live audience at the same venue on the last night of the festival. What a way to wrap things up!