Castlemaine Fringe: Love Letters to Harcourt & Leanganook

A little time to reflect. A few words from the heart. A poem, a memory or a picture.

Love Letters to Harcourt & Leanganook is a community arts project delivered by the Castlemaine Fringe Festival and funded by FRRR. It seeks to support community recovery after the 2026 bushfires through creativity, connection and reflection.

Join us for a relaxed, supported creative writing workshop with experienced facilitator Shannyn Palmer. Share what you love about Harcourt and Leanganook through letters, poems, stories, drawings or memories.

You don't need to be a writer or an artist – just bring a memory, a feeling or a few words. There's no pressure to share anything you're not comfortable with. This 2 hour workshop will be followed by a light supper thanks to Harcourt CWA.

Your contributions will help create a public artwork installed in Harcourt for the Castlemaine Fringe Festival in April 2027.

Anyone with a connection to Harcourt is welcome, although with limited places we ask to give priority to those living in Harcourt and Barkers Creek. A postal option is being established and will be available for contributions from those living further afield.

We are aiming to create a supportive creative space for reflection and connection, rather than a therapeutic or counselling session.

Come as you are. Every contribution is welcome.

For more information visit: https://www.castlemainefringe.org.au/upcoming-events#loveletters