Student Workshops
Thursday 16 and Friday 17 July
Workshop Tickets: $15 – $35
Workshops at Whitsunday Voices offer a more hands-on experience, giving students the chance to work closely with presenters in smaller group settings.
With limited places available, these sessions fill quickly — book early to avoid missing out!
2026 WORKSHOPS
Tiny Books
Terry Whidborne – Book Making Workshop
110 Thursday 9:15am Grades 9 – 12
210 Thursday 9:15am Grades 9 – 12
Terry introduces participants to the basics of print preparation before guiding them in creating their own tiny book. Using sketches developed in the workshop, students will assemble a unique miniature art book to take home.
Mini masterpieces — proof that great ideas don’t need big pages!
Weird and Wonderful
Sami Bayly – Creative Science Workshop
130 Thursday 12:15pm Grades 6 – 8
231 Friday 12:15pm Grades 6 – 8
Blending art with pure entertainment, Sami transforms big scientific ideas into unforgettable, bite sized discoveries. Expect fast paced drawing challenges, interactive quizzes, and a treasure trove of fascinating facts that stick long after the workshop ends.
Suspense
Sarah Armstrong – Crime Writing Workshop
120 Thursday 10:45am Grades 5 – 6
211 Friday 9:15am Grades 5 – 6
Sarah Armstrong introduces crime writing for middle grades in her workshop for practical tips on writing suspenseful action. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to grab the reader’s interest and plan your own suspenseful scene.
Voice, Tension, Action
Maryam Master – Creative Writing Masterclass
131 Thursday 12:15pm Grades 9 – 12
In this dynamic workshop, acclaimed author and playwright Maryam Master guides secondary students through an analytical exploration of character, voice, tension and story arcs. Using interactive theatre exercises alongside collaborative and independent writing, students refine technique, strengthen authorial intent and build confident, purposeful narratives.
FUN-da-MENTALS
Aśka – Comic Book Workshop
221 Friday 10:45pm Grades 7 – 8
Supercharge your storytelling skills by learning to “think in pictures”! This dynamic workshop dives into the language of comics using pace, panels, symbolism and emotion, empowering students to build clear, expressive visual narratives from the ground up. No drawing skills required!
