Playscape Workshops Term 2- Brisbane Independent School

Help your child reach their full potential:

Playscape redefines drama and creative classes for 7–12-year-olds by moving beyond the studio and into the urban landscape. In these nourishing outdoor spaces, children step into a world of possibility—where imagination takes shape, confidence grows, and connections deepen. Through play-based, facilitated experiences, they explore new ideas, embrace curiosity, and develop resilience. With every session, they’re encouraged to take risks, express themselves, and discover their unique creative voice in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Our Term 2 Offerings:

May Series: Friendship Threads 🧵✨
Friendship, like a tapestry, is made of many threads woven together—sometimes tangled, sometimes smooth. In this workshop, young people will build skills to navigate friendships, strengthen communication, and embrace the beauty of working together.

May/June Series: Brighter Together ✨🌿
A playful space to explore the power of speaking up, deep listening, and creative collaboration. This dynamic series encourages participants to use their voices, hear others, bring kindness to life through play, and let their lights shine bright together.

How it Works:

We are two qualified, experienced facilitators—each with children of our own—dedicated to guiding your child through a process that fosters both confidence and creative expression. Through a variety of experiences and skill-building activities, they’ll gain valuable tools to carry with them into real life.

• Creative Play & Storytelling – Through imaginative role-play, children explore different characters and story worlds—developing their creativity, communication, and confidence. They become confident with their own tools of expression both vocally and physically.
  
  
• Drama Foundations Without the Stage Pressure – We introduce key drama elements like space, time, character, ensemble work, and deep listening, helping children gain expressive tools without the expectation of performing for an audience.
  
  
• Collaborative Creation – Children work together to shape their own original performances using devising techniques—learning how to listen, cooperate, lead, and build something meaningful as a group. As they collaborate, children learn to have flexible thinking with empathy, ultimately strengthening their relationships.
  
  
• Design & Interaction – Using items from our curated creative play kit, participants bring their stories to life through hands-on set design and prop play, adding a tactile, visual layer to their storytelling. As they design, they experience authentic opportunities for problem-solving and critical thinking.
  
  
• Mindfulness Moments – Along the way, we’ll take time to relax and focus, helping everyone feel calm, centred, and ready to participate at their own pace. As they deepen their awareness, they start to develop their emotional intelligence and regulation.
  
  
• Creative Take-Home Activity – At the end of each series, children receive a family-friendly creative prompt to continue their creative journey at home.
  
  
• Snacks on Arrival – Each workshop begins with a shared snack, allowing kids a moment to settle in, connect with peers, and feel ready to dive in.

Term 2 Dates:

Thursdays 3:20–4:35 pm

Series 1:  1, 8, 15 May 

Series 2: 22, 29 May, 5 June

Playscape is more than just a drama class in urban greenspaces—it’s a safe and dynamic space for self-discovery, creativity, and growth.

Every session is carefully designed to equip young people with a toolkit for resilience and confidence, preparing them for whatever comes next.

👉 Join us at Playscape, where every moment is an adventure in creativity!

About Us: 

Katie Fletcher: 

Katie Fletcher is a passionate drama educator with over a decade of experience teaching a variety of drama curriculums across Queensland and NSW, including the International Baccalaureate. Holding a First Class Honours degree in Creative Industries (Drama) and Education, she has taught at a variety of schools, including Queensland Academies Creative Industries Campus, where she led students in projects such as The Howl, Girls Like That, The Laramie Project, and The Ark Project. Katie has also worked with companies like Sydney Theatre Company and Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre. She is dedicated to inspiring young people to build resilience, creativity, and self-expression.

Emma Che Raethke: 

Emma Che is passionate about working with young people and fostering their creativity. She is a participatory artist with a rich history of creating work with and for young people. She has worked with regional communities across WA, in regional QLD, and for Queensland Theatre, LaBoite Theatre Company, Barking Geko Theatre, Backbone Youth Arts, etc. Emma Che holds a Masters Degree in Theatre practices from WAAPA and BA ( Hons) Acting from Rose Bruford College London. https://www.emmache.com/