Writers Practice offers creative writing retreats & workshops that build craft, community & conversation for writers across Aotearoa & beyond
Welcome to Writers Practice
We provide high-quality creative writing programmes – in New Zealand and online – which hone craft, build community and provide space to take artistic risks. Whether it’s a workshop, retreat, or collaborative project, we are committed to creating immersive experiences which push our creative boundaries, sharpen our writing and deepen our contribution to local and global communities.
Writers Practice runs the annual Kāpiti Writers’ Retreat, one to two-day craft workshops and longer online courses. To keep up to date with all upcoming offerings, sign up to our mailing list.
Ekphrasis: A 2-day creative writing workshop for children aged 9 -14
Monday 7 October and Wednesday 9 October, Toi MAHARA, 20 Mahara Place, Waikanae
Looking for something different for your kids to do in the school holidays? Send them to this innovative 2-day creative writing workshop where they’ll get the chance to explore the current exhibitions and then practice an age-old technique – ekphrasis – or the art of writing creative responses to selected artworks on show at Toi MAHARA.
After the workshop, children will receive a postcard showcasing their writing and the artwork they’ve responded to.