Creative Writing: Fairy Tales & Lore
Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of fairy tales in this creative writing workshop offered by Sydney Community College. Over three interactive sessions, you'll explore classic story structures, characters, and magical motifs, gaining the tools to write your own compelling fairy tales. With storytelling exercises set in inspiring locations like Callan Park, this course blends history, creativity, and peer feedback to help you shape your unique voice in the fantasy genre.
Course Outline
- Session One: Explore the history and structure of fairy tales, followed by a narrative writing activity in Callan Park, focusing on setting and theme.
- Session Two: A full writing day devoted to character development, plot building, world creation, pacing, dialogue, and fantasy elements.
- Session Three: Participate in peer workshopping and revisions to polish your story for final review.
Schedule & Pricing
- Dates: July 11 – July 25, 2026
- Time: Saturdays, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Cost: $279
- Location: Sydney Community College, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
Details
You will learn
- Understand the structure and elements of traditional fairy tales
- Develop original stories using creative writing techniques
- Enhance feedback skills through peer review and revision
You will get
- Expert guidance in writing original fairy tales
- Hands-on exercises exploring fairy tale structure and themes
- Valuable feedback to refine your writing
Appropriate for
Beginners and students with some creative writing experience aged 16+
Preparation
What to bring
- Notebook with removable pages
- Pen or pencil
- Laptop or tablet (optional)
What to wear
Casual attire with closed-toe footwear for outdoor session
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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