The Emerging Writers’ Festival work, learn and play largely on the land of the Kulin nation, and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.

EWF celebrates the history and creativity of the world’s oldest living culture.

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Shadow Puppet Zine Making Workshop

Explore storytelling, paper craft, and illustration through a unique handmade format. Using paper cut-out techniques, create your own interactive shadow puppet story zine, drawing on Bria McCarthy’s signature shadow puppet storytelling style. 

Combining elements of generative writing, bookmaking, puppetry, and visual storytelling, be introduced to a playful and imaginative approach to creating artworks. Leave with your own handcrafted shadow puppet zine to take home. 

Please note: Participants may use scissors and supervised sharp cutting tools during the workshop as part of the zine-making process


Accessibility

Auslan Interpretation may be available on request, Wheelchair Accessible, Accessible Toilet, Quiet Space.

Monday 14 September, 4-6PM

Pay-What-You-Wish/Free

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The Wheeler Centre, Workshop Space (Level 4)
176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Featuring...

Bria McCarthy

Bria McCarthy creates art for theatre, literature, film and education, specialising in experimental puppetry. She created the ‘Shadow House’, a textile sculpture shown at the Art Gallery of NSW and the National Museum of Australia. Her solo show ‘Dragon Hearts’ won the 2023 Sydney Fringe Award for Best Emerging Artist and her debut manuscript was shortlisted for the 2022 Text Prize. She is an autistic artist with Wiradjuri and Irish heritage. Her work is characterised by an emphasis on multispecies storytelling, neurodivergent imagination, and it is always a little magical.