Workshops
Cockatoo Magic
Story Time & Craft Workshop
For ages 3-7
Duration: 1.5 hours
Presenters: Katharine Rogers and Nana Sakata
Content: A joyful Storytime reading of Cockatoo Magic followed by a game and craft workshop with the illustrator Nana Sakata.
Includes a paper cockatoo puppet and CM colouring sheet for kids to take home.
Creative Writing Workshop for kids
For ages 9-12
Duration: 1.5 hours
Presenters: Katharine Rogers
Content: A creative writing workshop with games and prompts to encourage imaginative and descriptive storytelling.
Includes take home worksheet with writing samples and prompts.
Experience
Katharine runs a weekly writing class for seniors with the City of Sydney, along with one-off workshops in schools, libraries, and community centres across the city.
She shapes each session to suit the group, exploring topics like storytelling, character, rhythm, language, and building sustainable writing habits. Using prompts, games, real-world examples, and plenty of practical exercises, she creates a supportive, hands-on space where writing feels playful, accessible, and engaging.
Testimonials
“Attending your classes have been of enormous benefit to me. You have made me think more deeply about technique and developing ‘good writing habits.’ I have really enjoyed every aspect of the weekly sessions.”
- Andrew, Writing Workshop Participant
