In this workshop, students are introduced to the fantastical picture book,The Incredible Freedom Machines by Kirli Saunders, a proud Gunai woman with ties to the Yuin, Gundungurra, Gadigal and Biripi peoples. Students examine their ideas of freedom, and begin writing a one stanza prose poem about their very own freedom machine. The students explore what their machines look like, how it moves and where it would take them. This workshop produces heart-warming and surprising writing full of delight and wonder.

In this program students will delve into letters inspired by the picture book The Day the Crayons Quit. Students will bring objects from their daily lives to life by creating unique characters, imagining daily activities, and drafting dialogue. As students work through the writing process they will role play interviews and create the content for various written texts including letters. Secret Life of Stuff is a fun and engaging way to explore character creation!