Woman writing fairy tales in a notebook surrounded by magical elements

Creative Writing: Fairy Tales & Lore


Learn the art of creative writing in this immersive course focused on fairy tales and lore. Discover how these stories use magical elements, enchanted characters, and moral-driven narratives to captivate readers across cultures and generations. Across three engaging sessions, participants will journey through the traditional structure and themes of fairy tales, then craft their own original stories enriched by personalized feedback and creative exercises.

Perfect for beginner writers or anyone looking to explore the storytelling magic of folklore.

Course Outline

  • Session One: Explore the history and evolution of fairy tales, discuss common themes, characters, and engage in a writing session in Callan Park to draw inspiration from nature.
  • Session Two: Dedicated writing day focused on plot development, characterization, dialogue, and world-building techniques.
  • Session Three: Engage in feedback and revision, sharing your fairy tale draft with peers to refine and enhance your story.

Schedule & Pricing

  • Dates: Saturdays, 11 July – 25 July 2026
  • Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Location: Sydney Community College, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle, NSW 2039
  • Price: $279

Details
4 hours

You will learn

  • Understand structural elements of traditional fairy tales
  • Develop creative writing and storytelling skills
  • Enhance peer-review and constructive feedback capabilities

You will get

  • Guided writing exercises focused on magical storytelling
  • Constructive peer and instructor feedback on your work
  • Inspiration through real-world exploration in nature

Appropriate for

Beginners and those with some creative writing experience aged 16+.


Preparation

What to bring

  • Notebook with removable pages
  • Pen or pencil
  • Wear appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes for park outing

What to wear

Casual


Your Teacher
Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

38 reviews

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.

5.0 (1 reviews)
Ricci
Sep 2025
This course as just the right balance of information and participation led by an enthusiastic tutor knowledgeable in the field. Many thanks.

Terms

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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