October Half Team Creative Writing and Cartoon Workshops (Monday 27th to Friday 28th October)

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Making a myth: The Prince of Nubia - Monday 27 October, 10 am to 4pm

Samira Hepburn uses group discussion and improvisation allowing children to create a myth based around a few lines of a lost fable found on a broken stone tablet. A magical beggar arrives at the palace of an evil king, determined to reform his selfish ways.

Together we work on describing and setting the character, writing effective dialogue, using similes and metaphors and structuring a plot. Every child will leave the session with their own complete version of the story. Suitable for ages 7-11 years.

10 places. Tickets ?45 each

Venue: The Vintage Shed, Alleyn Park Garden Centre, West Dulwich SE21 8ES

Write your own fantasy story with Margaret Bateson-Hill - Tuesday 28 October

Three story-writing workshops by Margaret Bateson-Hill for those who love fantasy and using their imagination. Suitable for ages 7-11 years.

Workshop 1: The Day I Met a Dragon 10am ? 11.30am

Use all your senses and create your very own dragon. Then write a story about the moment you meet your dragon. Will this be the end of you or the start of a wonderful friendship?

Workshop 2: My secret self 12 noon ? 1.30pm

Do you have a secret self? Discover your secret self by filling in your very own secret self fact file. Then write a story about the moment that you discover just how amazing you really are!

Workshop 3: Through the Portal 2.30pm ? 4pm

What sort of portal will you discover and where will it take you? A shabby door down a deserted alleyway or a whirling, shimmering vortex of invisible energy? Are you brave enough to open the door? Go on, pull the lever!

10 places per workshop. Tickets ?15 for each workshop

How to make an awesome comic! - Wednesday 29 October

Neill Cameron?s work has regularly appeared in the weekly children?s comic The Phoenix since 2011. Neill will guide you through every aspect of the comic making process. Find incredible ideas, turn them into amazing stories and create your own, truly awesome comic. All you need is your brain, a pencil and some bananas! Choose from one of three sessions:

10.00 ? 11.30 am, 12 noon ? 1.30 pm or 2.30 ? 4 pm

10 places per workshop, tickets ?15 per session

Cartoon Drawing Workshop: Can?t draw, Can draw! with Mik Brown -Friday 31 October

Mik Brown?s creative cartoon workshops are for those looking to gain confidence in their drawing skills ? you?ll be amazed at what you can produce!

10.00am ? 11.30am Creative cartoon workshop for ages 7-9 years

12 noon -1.30pm Creative cartoon workshop for ages 10-14 years

2.30pm ? 4pm Developing your drawing skills. Ideas, inspiration and advice for those who enjoy drawing but are keen to develop their skills. For ages 7-14 years

10 places per workshop, tickets ?15 each

These events will take place at The Vintage Shed, Alleyn Park Garden Centre, West Dulwich, London SE21 8ES

You can book for all events from http://dulwichliteraryfestival.co.uk, by phone on 02086701920 or in person from Dulwich Books, 6 Croxted Road, West Dulwich, London, SE21 8SW

For information on other forthcoming events including: Sarah Waters, Antony Beevor, Chris O?Dowd, Laura Bates and more visit www.dulwichbooks.co.uk.