2012 workshops

Below is a list of the 2012 workshop activities to choose from during a school author visit. There are four categories of workshops to choose from. To see Cameron's availability, please visit the dates and costs section. All workshop activites are contained in the 2012 School Visits and Workshops Document pdf

Between three and five workshop sessions can be run each day. Any combination of workshops can be selected. Each workshop session listed below is accompanied by a description of the content of the activity, the minimum time required and the largest group size. Resources and equipment for each activity is listed. Links enable handouts to be easily downloaded. All activities are stand-alone and work best when the recommended preparation is undertaken. Cameron can tweak workshops to tie in with the education units your class is currently studying.  Please read the FAQ section which contains essential information when planning a visit.

2012 Workshop Activities

1. Large Group Presentations
Discover How a Book is Made
Big Screen Book Reading
Junior Session

2. Writing Workshops
Inspirational Ideas
Exciting Writing
Persuasive Writing (NAPLAN preparation)
Full Day Workshop

3. Drawing and Illustration Workshops
Imaginative Illustration
Design a Book Cover

4. ‘Create’ Workshops
Create a Creature
Create a Space Rocket
Create a Pie-Rat Ship
Create a Shoe Car

Workshops include:

• A combination of workshop sessions to suit your classes.
• Personalised and professional service to help you organise the visit.
• Workshop resources to enable all students to achieve. These are listed with each activity.
• Access to a child friendly website where students can explore and learn more about the world of books. Download free educational activities relating to each book which can be used before or after the visit: www.thestroogle.com 
• Specially priced School Book Sets for your library, saving you $100 off the RRP.  These sets also include hours of educational activities on a bonus CD. Download an Order Form here
• Exclusive book signings for students, parents and staff.