StoryBoard Masterclass 2025 | Ballina Junior

Join author, poet, podcaster and journalist Samantha Turnbull for a series of masterclasses where students will learn and experiment with a range of creative writing techniques and genres. Classes are designed to be fun and celebrate the joy of storytelling.

This junior masterclass is suitable for students 8-12 years of age.

Students gain confidence in writing and work towards an end of year story. The groups' stories will be compiled and published in a printed Anthology. Each student will receive one copy at year-end as part of the program, additional copies are available for purchase. If you would like extra copies for a family member, school library or friend, simply add your order to the cart during registration.  

This is a FREE annual program of 5 x sessions per term, presented by Byron Writers Festival. Registration essential.

Dates for each term will be updated here and via email prior to commencement. You will receive a weekly reminder via email each week prior to the session.

Term 1 dates

• Wednesday 5 March

• Wednesday 12 March

• Wednesday 19 March

• Wednesday 26 March

• Wednesday 2 April

Term 2 dates:  

• Wednesday 7 May

• Wednesday 14 May

• Wednesday 21 May

• Wednesday 28 May

• Wednesday 4 June

Time
 4:30 - 6:00pm 

Location
Ballina Library 
8 River Street, Ballina NSW 2478