We encourage kids to grow their imaginations at the same time as they expand their vocabularies and story-telling skills. Our workshops are fun and educational and tailored to suit the different age groups. We offer in school classes, after school classes, holiday workshops and individual mentoring. Check here for regular classes and holiday workshops at our Newcastle premises. Use our enquiry form or call us to find out how to bring workshops to your school .
Mad Inventors (7-12)
Animal Tales (6-11)
Murder Mysteries (9-14)
Food Glorious Food (10-15)
World Domination (9-15)
Creatures of the Night (7-12)
Get Your Rhyme On (9-14 yo)
Selective Schools Tests Writing Workshop
Comedy Writing (11-15)
Newcastle East PS Writing Club
Tighes Hill PS Thursday Writing Club
Thursday Writing Club (ZOOM)
Pirate Adventures (8-14)
Spy Stories (8-14)
Loud Macaws and Muddy Paws (6-10)
Immortal Beings (8-14)
Murder, Mayhem and Mystery (9-14)
I Believe in Magic (8-13)
Write and film your own stand-up comedy skit (11-15)
The Magic Door (8-14)
President of the Galaxy (High School)
Surviving Dystopia 11-16
The Mermaid Memoirs (7-13)
Selective Schools Tests Writing Workshop
Selective Schools Tests Writing Workshop
Cat Magic (7-14)
Advanced Writing Workshop for Teens (14-18)
Alien Adventures (7-12)
Newcastle East PS Writing Club
Tighes Hill PS Thursday Writing Club
Selective Schools Tests Writing Workshop
If Only… (7-14)
A Whole New World
Comedy Writing (11-15)
Tales of a Time Traveller (8-14) eligible for Creative Kids Voucher
Cat Magic (7-14) BOOKED OUT
Animal Tales (6-11)
The Quest (9-14)
Crazy Explorers ZOOM (6-12)
Ancient Wonders (8-14)
Animal Tales (6-11)
Selective Schools Tests Writing Workshop @ NEPS
I Fell Into My Favourite Book (9-14 )
Selective Schools Tests Writing Workshop ZOOM
Powers of Persuasion ZOOM (7-12)
Immortal Beings (8-14yo)
Selective Schools Tests Writing Workshop
The Unforgettable Birthday
Wonderland (8-13yo)
The Dream (High School) eligible for Creative Kids Voucher
Flawed Protagonists (High School Writers)
Diary of an Alien ZOOM (8-14) eligible for Creative Kids Voucher
Extreme Sports (7-13)
Crazy Holidays ZOOM (7-12): eligible for Creative Kids Voucher
Mystery, Maths and Mayhem! (7-13) eligible for Creative Kids Voucher
Dogs With Jobs (6-11)
High School Writers Club
Animal Odd Couples (6-13)
Cloudland (6-12)
Selective Schools Tests Writing Workshop (year 5 2022)
Selective Schools Tests Writing Workshop (year 5&6 2022) BOOKED OUT – Extra class Sat 19 February
Angry Happy Numb Excited Nervous Cruisy Glum Delighted (10-15)
ZOOM HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: Immortal Beings (8-14yo)
Underground Cities (8-14)
Craft of Writing Module C HSC Workshop
ZOOM HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: Alien Adventures (7-13)
ZOOM HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: Animal Adaptations (6-11 years)
ZOOM HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: The Places You’ll Go Poetry (5-9yo)
Selective Schools Tests Writing Workshop (year 5&6 2022)
ZOOM HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: Witches, Warlocks and Werewolves (8-14)
We Can Be Heroes (7-13)
Fairy Tale Feasts (6-12 yo)
Wednesday Writing Club (ZOOM)
Call of the Wild (6-12)
Magical Kingdoms (8-13)
Young People’s Writing Club @The Base
Fortune Cookie (7-12yo)
Selective Schools and ACER Tests Writing Workshop (year 5&6 2021)
Crazy Holidays (7-12yo)
The Gang (High School Writers)
Zero to Hero (8-13)
Kitty is not a Cat (6-12)
High School Revolutions (12-17yo)
An Introduction to Animation Writing (8-12 yo)
The Enchanted Forest (Wickham Studio)
Strange Weather (7-13)
High School Writing Club (12-17 years old)
Postcard from the Future (ZOOM workshop)
ZOOM HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: Animal Tales (6-10)
ZOOM HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: Cloudy, With a Chance of Meatballs (5-12)
ZOOM HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: The Day My Room Became the Universe (7-13)
ZOOM HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: Loud Macaws and Muddy Paws (6-10)
HSC Creative Writing (year 11 &12)
The Strangest Zoo in the World (7-13yo)
Zine Workshop (10-16 years)
Alien Adventures (7-12 years)
Do You Dare
My Perfect Pet
Our Workshops
Holiday workshops $80; Term Time $130 (8 weeks) and eligible for Creative Kids Voucher
HSC workshops
Creative Writing is compulsory for the HSC but many students don’t know where to start. Our HSC level creative writing workshops are designed for years 10-12, and will focus on the current Area of Study (Discovery) as well as Extension 1 elective themes. Our workshops help students gain the skills and techniques to think on their feet and approach their creative writing with confidence and flexibility.
Tutoring and Mentoring
(HSC and other)
Need expert feedback on your Extension 2 Major Work? Or just worried about the Creative Writing components of the HSC English papers? We offer one-to-one mentoring for students who feel they need a bit of extra help getting ready for this part of the HSC. Professional guidance is available for all print medium major works – including poetry, criticism, short story and script writing. We can also help with preparing for the English exam and with essay writing in general. Contact us to discuss.
Testimonials
Hi Ed & Jess, I just wanted to say a big Thank You for todays workshop. A. didn’t stop smiling all afternoon, she absolutely loved it. She was just so proud of her story and loved the process of coming up with the characters. Thank you for making her feel at ease (she was a little nervous) and creating such a wonderful day. She’s looking forward to sharing her story for News at school next week.
Sam has loved your classes. Thanks for helping him love writing. (Sam’s Mum)
Mia loved the workshop in term 1 and she wants to do it again. Thank you for your amazing work!
Thanks for the Selective High Test session yesterday. B enjoyed it + was very appreciative that you didn’t tell him his writing was bad but rather that it was good but could be better if…. He came out buzzed + willing to write which is great.
Dear Ed, Ruby loved today’s class so much we have enrolled in another class for next week as well.
My son thoroughly enjoyed and learned some great tips at the Preparation for Selective High School Test course, thank you Ed!
Jacqueline Boyd
Students from Saint Brigid’s Catholic College, Lake Munmorah had the opportunity of participating in a workshop with Ed Wright and the Creative Wordshop, aimed at developing student understanding of speculative fiction and the craft of writing. Despite the workshop including over 70 students, Ed kept the group engaged and motivated through his humour, warmth, insights and passion for storytelling. We would love to have Ed Wright back next year!
Luke Evans and Josh Killen
My son attended a brilliant workshop over the Easter holidays and he loved it!
He is really looking forward to going to one on Thursday.
He found Ed to be great fun and really enthusiastic. He also enjoyed meeting the other children at the workshop. Thank you Kate D.
These have been such a great thing to do through the holidays so thanks so much for putting them on. I know she’s really enjoyed them and it’s been great for her to have something to look forward to. Annabelle’s Mum
Thank you Ed. Thanks for another great year of Creative writing – he really enjoys it, so thank you. (Jack’s Mum)
My kids attended the online writing workshops during Easter holidays. It was a nice small class and the format worked really well. Ed has a very engaging approach. I would recommend it. My kids don’t like to write normally, and they had fun and were quite proud of their finished product. Jane Fryer
I liked the child contribution based learning, how engaged the kids were in the whole class and the easy introduction of learning to the class. Who’s Your (Super) Hero
Sarah (Layla's Mum)
Kate loved the workshop on Tuesday. I will keep an eye out for other workshops next school hols. (Expeditions and Explorers)
Kate
Improvements, I’ll say – Teah got full marks for her exam short story, That course has been fantastic for her. Thanks so much (HSC Essay Writing Workshop).
Barbara (Teah's Mum)
“that was the funnest thing I’ve done all holidays!” Through the Magic Door with Jess Black
Darcy
I had fun at the writing workshop and it helped me get a better mark on my persuasive writing test.
Kate