Bookings for StoryArts Festival Ipswich 1 – 7 August 2022 are now open for schools, with limited spaces available. Book now before they disappear.
Spaces available are listed on the Programs page.
Want to take your child or grandchild if your school has not booked into the festival? Small bookings can be fitted in most days. Just contact us.
Venue: Woodlands of Marburg, Seminary Road, Marburg (45 mins from Brisbane)
This two-day conference for writers, illustrators, teachers and librarians promotes excellence in children’s literature. Primary and Middle Years teachers will gain an insight into the stories behind some of our best book creators.
Gregg Dreise (QLD), Nova Weetman (VIC), Andrew McDonald (VIC),
Renee Treml (VIC), Nat Amoore (NSW), Tim Harris (NSW),
Dub Leffler (NSW), Gus Gordon (NSW), Sandhya Parappukkaran (QLD)
Bookings can be made online at Trybooking https://www.trybooking.com/BXAHX
Saturday program 9am – 5.15pm – $99 (includes morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea)
Sunday program 9am – 3.15pm – $75 ((includes morning tea, lunch)
or the Saturday evening program from 6.30pm – $60 (includes dinner)
Book for both days and make a weekend of it. Each program is booked separately.
Limited accommodation available at our venue Woodlands of Marburg.
Download the program and follow the instructions to book your accommodation if required.
https://www.storyartsfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Festival-program-adults-2022.pdf
Being Honest with Nova Weetman | Chasing Story with Gus Gordon |
Graphic Novels with Renee Treml, Nat Amoore and Andrew McDonald |
Where the ideas for the stories come from with all presenters | Ridiculous Optimism Works! with Sandhya Parappukkaran | Humour & Heart – with Nat Amoore
Publishing Secrets with ALL Presenters | The Future of Story with Dub Leffler |
From board books to graphic novels with Renee Treml | Writing with Passion with Gregg Dreise | A Lesson in Visual Literacy with Gus Gordon, Dub Leffler and Renee Treml | Words, pictures and pigeons – telling stories with a mash-up of genres and influences with Andrew McDonald | Our Dreaming with Dub Leffler and Gregg Dreise