About the workshop
This craft focused workshop will give participants an insight into writing in conversation with other artistic disciplines. Through discussion, observation and practical exercises, participants will explore the possibilities working across form can have on the content, tone, rhythm and energy of their writing whether it be poetry, prose or for live performance.

“I grew up within a contemporary dance company at QL2 Dance. The more I develop my writing
practice, the more I realise how much it has been shaped by dance and embodied ways of
thinking. In this workshop, I am excited to share this perspective, as well as tools from my own
practice that participants can apply to their own writing in conversation with any other artform.” — Emma

What to expect

Introduction to Emma and her interdisciplinary practice
Demonstrations and discussion
Break
Writing exercises
Q&A
A tea party of delicious teas, treats and snacks

About Emma
Emma Batchelor (she/her) is a queer, autistic writer, multidisciplinary artist and arts advocate from Kamberri (Canberra).

Her debut novel Now That I See You won the Australian/Vogel Literary Award (2021). Her second novel Doing Good Work was developed with project funding from artsACT. Emma’s artistic practice focuses on the meeting point between writing and movement, exploring the self as both subject and object.

Emma has performed with QL2 Dance and choreographer James Batchelor, toured regionally and internationally, and in 2024 was a resident artist at The Street Theatre. She continues to develop interdisciplinary performance work supported by national mentorship and residency programs.

Beyond her own creative practice, Emma is Chair of MARION, board member of Stellar Company, a mentor and ambassador for arts and literacy initiatives, and part of the ACT Minister’s Creative Council.

COST OF PROGRAM

Entry is Free but Donations welcome

Workshop Date
Friday 7th November 2025

Time: 5:30pm - 8pm (2.5hrs)

Location: QL2 Dance Theatre

Gorman Arts Centre 55 Ainslie Ave, Braddon

This workshop is suitable for writers of all levels, from beginners to those already published.