Imagine 2026

Details:

The main aim of this two-day event is to assist in improving literacy skills for children on the Fleurieu Peninsula by creating a positive environment to allow them to experience the joy of storytelling in its varied forms.
Two sessions for all interested in story writing and illustrations are to be held each evening

where: Yankalilla Library and Cultural Centre, 181 Main South Road, Yankalilla
when: 07 & 08 July 10:30am–3:30pm and 6:00pm–7:00pm

Booking Details to come soon

Tuesday 07 July 9:30am‑10:30am free	Pre-School Author Reading And Activity Author Kristin Martin will read her picture books Banjo Frog’s Concert Spectacular, which is set on the Fleurieu Peninsula with local animal characters, and Where Shall We Travel Today? She will invite children to act out the stories with puppets and toy animals. This will be followed by a craft activity making finger puppets of the characters. Kristin Martin is a poet, picture book author and primary school teacher. She lives near the beach in Adelaide with her family, turtles, green tree frogs and a bearded dragon named Ash.	Kristin Martin
Tuesday 07 July 10:30am‑11:30am $10	Writing Workshop Ages 5yrs – 9yrs Do you like using your imagination to create stories? If so, join Mike Lucas and learn how to tell tales that people want to read. Where do you start? What are the things you need? And how do you make your story interesting and bring your characters and settings to life? Mike will talk about all these things and give you the chance to begin your own story, ready to take away and finish in your own time.	Mike Lucas
Tuesday 07 July 11:30am‑12:30pm $10	Art Workshop Dioramas Ages 5yrs – 9yrs Join well know local artist, Judith Sweetman, for a fun filled session on making Dioramas. “Create your own world” as a scene in a box, imaginary or real. The session will be structured to the skill level of the participants. All art requirements will be supplied.	Judith Sweetman
Tuesday 07 July 01:30pm‑02:30pm $10	Writing Workshop Ages 10yrs – 14yrs What are the tools you need to be able to capture your reader, and how do you turn a story into a book? Mike will take you through the process, from coming up with an idea, through the first draft, creating your characters, developing your plot, the importance of conflict and the resolution to the story. And, just when you think you’ve finished, there’s the editing process. A beginning to end workshop that will give you an insight into what you need to become an author.	Mike Lucas
Tuesday 07 July 02:30pm‑03:30pm $10	Art Workshop concertina Story Book Ages 10yrs – 14yrs Join local artist Jane Smeets for this fun filled workshop. Jane will step you through the making of your own concertina Story Book. The session will be structured to the skill level of the participants. All art requirements will be supplied.	Jane Smeets

Wednesday 23 April 9:30am‑10:00am free	Pre School Author Reading and Activity Jane brings many props with her, which always leads to the participants enjoying a very interactive session. She also brings with her some of her homemade books, which give ideas for their own productions.	Jane Jolly
Wednesday 23 April 11:00am‑12:00pm $10	Art Workshop Flowers and Plants Join Jennie for an interactive workshop that breaks down the wide spectrum of flora available into easy to draw segments for all to follow. Bring along your favourite flower or leaf to draw.	Jennie Newman
Tuesday 22 April 1:00pm‑2:00pm $10	Writers Workshop Ages 9yrs – 12yrs Funny man and author Adam Cece, will help you craft your characters, plan your plot and hone your tales. Join him for a fun filled session to help you craft your story.	Adam Cece
Wednesday 23 April 12:00pm‑1:00pm $5	Lunchtime session Guest Speaker Mandy will present a drawing demonstration and discuss how her career got started, character development and her commercial success. Mandy has worked as an illustrator for Haigh’s Chocolates and Adelaide Zoo to name a few.	Mandy Foot
Wednesday 23 April 1:00pm‑2:00pm $10	Writers Workshop Ages 9yrs – 12yrs Getting the Fright Right	Mike Lucas
Wednesday 23 April 2:00pm‑3:00pm $10	Art Workshop Cartoons and Caricatures Gilbert will take you through the wonderful journey of cartooning and caricaturing. The one-hour session will be divided into two 1/2 hr sessions: first, cartooning; second, caricaturing.	Gilbert Dashorst
Wednesday 23 April 3:00pm‑4:00pm $10	Writers Workshop Ages 13yrs – 16yrs So many writers have great ideas they want to turn into a book so how can you make sure the characters stand out, the setting evokes imagination, and the plot stays exciting and doesn't fizzle? Join author Charlie to explore fiction-writing essentials in this workshop.	Charlie Archbold
Wednesday 23 April 4:00pm‑5:00pm $10	Art Workshop Concept to Published Discover the art of visual storytelling as Ross Morgan, a talented South Australian Fine Artist and Illustrator, guides you through the process of bringing characters, environments and stories to life through captivating illustrations.	Ross Morgan
Wednesday 23 April 5:00pm‑5:30pm free	Mayor's Short Story Readings Finalists from the three Fleurieu councils in the Mayors' Short Story Competition will have the opportunity to read their stories or have them read by a delegate.

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Tuesday 22 April 9:30am‑10:00am free Katrina Germein	Pre School Author Reading and Activity Through the use of anecdotes, props and visual media, Katrina engages her audience in story readings and interactive presentations.
Tuesday 22 April 10:00am‑11:00am $10 Tania Ingram	Writers Workshop Ages 5yrs – 8yrs Grab your pencils and notebooks and join Tania for a magical session of writing and reading. There will be writing, games and rewards for those who dare step into a world of magic and fun!
Tuesday 22 April 11:00am‑12:00pm $10 Judith Sweetman	Art Workshop Plasticine Portraits Join Judith for a fun workshop creating faces and characters with plasticine. Discover new ways of working with this medium. All materials supplied and you will be able to take home your creations
Tuesday 22 April 12:00pm‑1:00pm $5 Mem Fox	Lunchtime session Guest Speaker A passionate advocate for literacy, Mem speaks extensively on the subject in the most engaging way, reading her stories aloud to captivated audiences and demonstrating the way in which literacy can inspire and educate.
Tuesday 22 April 1:00pm‑2:00pm $10 Adam Cece	Writers Workshop Ages 9yrs – 12yrs Funny man and author Adam Cece, will help you craft your characters, plan your plot and hone your tales. Join him for a fun filled session to help you craft your story.
Tuesday 22 April 2:00pm‑3:00pm $10 Jane Smeets	Art Workshop Bushland Birds Jane will guide the process of creating a unique folded paper nest for containing a Fleurieu bush land bird of your choice. It will bring an opportunity to share our love and stories about these precious and important creatures. Drawing and watercolour will be the media used to create your artwork. No previous artist skills required
Tuesday 22 April 3:00pm‑4:00pm $10 Margot McGovern	Writers Workshop Ages 13yrs – 16yrs Through practical exercises and insights into the creative practice of developing a young adult narrative, this workshop will equip writers with skills to create compelling horror stories with narrative voices, dynamic characters and engaging plots.
Tuesday 22 April 4:00pm‑5:00pm $10 Barb Pettigrew	Art Workshop Drawing Dogs and Cats Barb looks at the structure and character of your dog or cat from photos you have, and then helps you to illustrate them in coloured pencil and watercolour pencil.
Tuesday 22 April 5:00pm‑5:30pm free	Mayor's Short Story Readings Finalists from the three Fleurieu councils in the Mayors' Short Story Competition will have the opportunity to read their stories or have them read by a delegate.

Wednesday 23 April 9:30am‑10:00am free Jane Jolly	Pre School Author Reading and Activity Jane brings many props with her, which always leads to the participants enjoying a very interactive session. She also brings with her some of her homemade books, which give ideas for their own productions.
Wednesday 23 April 10:00am‑11:00am $10 Mike Lucas	Writers Workshop Ages 5yrs – 8yrs Everything you don't need to know about poetry.
Wednesday 23 April 11:00am‑12:00pm $10 Jennie Newman	Art Workshop Flowers and Plants Join Jennie for an interactive workshop that breaks down the wide spectrum of flora available into easy to draw segments for all to follow. Bring along your favourite flower or leaf to draw.
Wednesday 23 April 12:00pm‑1:00pm $5 Mandy Foot	Lunchtime session Guest Speaker Mandy will present a drawing demonstration and discuss how her career got started, character development and her commercial success. Mandy has worked as an illustrator for Haigh’s Chocolates and Adelaide Zoo to name a few.
Wednesday 23 April 1:00pm‑2:00pm $10 Mike Lucas	Writers Workshop Ages 9yrs – 12yrs Getting the Fright Right
Wednesday 23 April 2:00pm‑3:00pm $10 Gilbert Dashorst	Art Workshop Cartoons and Caricatures Gilbert will take you through the wonderful journey of cartooning and caricaturing. The one-hour session will be divided into two 1/2 hr sessions: first, cartooning; second, caricaturing.
Wednesday 23 April 3:00pm‑4:00pm $10 Charlie Archbold	Writers Workshop Ages 13yrs – 16yrs So many writers have great ideas they want to turn into a book so how can you make sure the characters stand out, the setting evokes imagination, and the plot stays exciting and doesn't fizzle? Join author Charlie to explore fiction-writing essentials in this workshop.
Wednesday 23 April 4:00pm‑5:00pm $10 Ross Morgan	Art Workshop Concept to Published Discover the art of visual storytelling as Ross Morgan, a talented South Australian Fine Artist and Illustrator, guides you through the process of bringing characters, environments and stories to life through captivating illustrations.
Wednesday 23 April 5:00pm‑5:30pm free	Mayor's Short Story Readings Finalists from the three Fleurieu councils in the Mayors' Short Story Competition will have the opportunity to read their stories or have them read by a delegate.