Writers at the Woolshed
Providing quality events for writers and readers
Writers at the Woolshed runs a series of small, quality events for writers and readers; these now include
writing workshops, writing retreats and author talks.
Initially running writing festivals, our first festival was held in Bowna on the Southern Slopes of New South Wales in March 2021, the festival was held again in April 2024 in the Riverina city of Wagga Wagga.
Now, our writing workshop series takes place in the beautiful Southern Highlands and
provides writers with the opportunity to learn from award winning authors.
Our 2027 Winter Writing Retreat will be held from 6-11 June at The Hermitage, Mittagong where we will be joined by award winner authors Ashley Kalagian Blunt, Dr Lee Kofman, James McKenzie Watson and Dr Hayley Scrivenor, and developmental editor - Dr Laurel Cohn.
In addition to our annual Winter Writing Retreat, in 2027 we will hold three
Writing Retreats at The Bundanoon Guesthouse, Bundanoon.
Go to Writing Retreats in our menu for details of tutors and Masterclasses.
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Check Out Our 2027Writing Workshops & Writing Retreats Writing the Senses-Writing in Place 1-5 March 2027 Masterclass by Application 4-8 April 2027 Creativity Retreat for Writers 18-22 April 2027 & Winter Writing Retreat 6-11 June 2027 To subscribe to Clippings from the Woolshed click here.
- Thank you so much for such a meaningful, thought provoking and interesting workshop with Author, Eleanor Limprecht. As mentioned previously, bringing an Object to a Workshop, has one already thinking ahead, prepared for serious writing, work whilst at the same time, listening to others, seeing their Objects, a source of wonder, further food for thought.Please pass on my grateful thankful acknowledgment of all the details we discovered when Eleanor opened up for us with her Finding the Detail Workshop, now in my ever-growing TOOLBOX, alongside the growing stack of recommending authors, their books. The Workshop well paced, Eleanor's voice and pace of speaking, slides, perfectly set the scene for us, from which to grow. Thank you!
Yvonne, Mulgoa
- ' Writers at the Woolshed' in 2021 was an exposure to articulate authors with a range of shared experiences in the environmental landscape. All helpful in crafting my thoughts, words and actions for the role I need to play in the future of this planet. Since then, my writing has come on in leaps and bounds. The wonderful mix of authors and attendees with a connection to the environment made that event a memorable experience. Patti Miller's workshop was the turning point in my writing. I willforever be grateful for the fundamental lessons she taught me and theseeds of imagination that she planted, especially encouraging the useof all our senses in crafting our stories.
Leeuwin Beeck, Perth, WA
- At the previous event I enjoyed the variety of stimulating authors, their engagement with the audience and the informality of their presentations. I especially appreciated the inclusive way in which the authors conducted their outdoor workshops and generosity of their advice and commentary. Being in an intimate and beautiful setting gave me inspiration and great encouragement to continue my own work. The conviviality among former strangers brought the group together and the food and wine were excellent. From a structural, balance and organisational point of view I doubt it could have been better. I have already booked my place for 2024, if only to catch up with like-minded friends.
Stephen Breckenridge