Bring a notebook and pen and get set to combine a writing workshop with a relaxing cruise complete with Devonshire tea for a morning you won't soon forget.
We'll begin with a meditation followed by a series of writing exercises inspired by the sights and sensual power of some of the most beautiful waterways in NSW. You'll leave with new connections, tons of inspiration and pages of new work.
Cost: $60.00 plus booking fee
Lake Mac Arts Member: $54.00 plus booking fee
Membership cards are to be presented at event entry. Find out more about Lake Mac Arts Membership here
What's included:
- Writing exercises led by Magdalena Ball
- Devonshire tea
- Bottomless tea and coffee station
Magdalena Ball was born in New York City, where she grew up. After gaining an honours degree in English Literature from the City University of New York (CCNY), she moved to Oxford to study English Literature at a postgraduate level. She migrated to NSW Australia, where she now resides on a rural property with her family. Magdalena runs the respected review site and podcast Compulsive Reader. Her editorials, poetry, reviews and articles have appeared in a wide number of printed anthologies and journals and she has won local and international awards for poetry and fiction.
Part of the Write Here Festival - Lake Mac Libraries. Full program details here.
Weather and Recommended Wear
This is an outdoor event. Suitable footwear/closed-in footwear and sun protection are recommended.
Important information for passengers:
This is an all weather cruise and will proceed in rain. If there are safety concerns, then the cruise will not go ahead and you will be notified the day before.
The Lady Mac is not wheelchair accessible. For all other accessibility enquiries please contact 4921 0400.
*This event may be photographed and filmed and your image could be used in advertising and promotion by Lake Macquarie City Council. Should you wish not to be photographed or filmed please advise event organisers on entry at the event.