Autumn Holiday Program: Weird Doors of the West
Apr
9
to 10 Apr

Autumn Holiday Program: Weird Doors of the West

Join us these Autumn school holidays for a two-day story-making extravaganza!

Did you know the West of Melbourne is filled with mysterious doors?
And what lurks behind them is up to you to discover!

In buildings of all sorts, we’ve heard whispers of strange doors, locked entrances and bolted gates, all hiding in plain sight. We can't find anyone with the answers - or even the keys! What’s happening inside? Who’s keeping it a secret - and why?

We’ve brought in building experts from architecture firm Lovell Chen to be our eyes and ears on the ground. They’ll present their findings - but then it’s up to our story detectives to find the answers and unlock the stories, monsters, creatures and worlds that exist behind these mysterious closed doors! (That’s you!)

This two-day program will feature a variety of story-making activities, from character creation and world building to oral storytelling, drawing, craft and writing.

Day 1: Opening the Doors - participants will focus on exploring the possibilities of the weird doors, and trying to piece together the mysteries and stories behind them!

Day 2: Stepping Beyond - participants will get hands-on and bring the worlds behind the weird doors to life, as they make story artefacts they can bring home.

📅 When: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 April, 2025
🕠 After-care: Available until 5:30 PM each day for $30 per child
👥 Who: Ages 9-12
📍 Where: 100 Story Building, 206-208 Nicholson Street 206, Footscray 3011
🌟 Cost: $180 for both days ($210 including after-care)
(Some subsidised places are available; see below.)
🥪 Bring: A packed lunch and water bottle. We’ll provide everything else!
🎟️ Bookings: Via TryBooking.

Note: There are subsidised places in the program for healthcare card, concession card and Immicard holders, and anyone experiencing financial hardship. Proof of concession will be required. Please email info@100storybuilding.org.au to find out about subsidised places.

This project is presented in partnership with Open House Melbourne as part of the Stories of the City program. The 100 Story Building Holiday Program is supported by Creative Victoria.

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100 Story Winter Holiday Program: Living Stories
Jul
10

100 Story Winter Holiday Program: Living Stories

These Winter holidays we have two all-day workshops for kids aged 8-12! In Living Stories on Wednesday 10 July, you’ll spend half a day on creating characters, scenes and words for a story. Then in the second half, you’ll turn it into a performance! Will you be the star, or will you direct others? Read on for more details!

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100 Story Holidays Autumn program: Living Stories
Apr
10

100 Story Holidays Autumn program: Living Stories

These Easter holidays we have two all-day workshops for kids aged 8-12! In Living Stories on Wednesday 10 April, you’ll spend half a day on creating characters, scenes and words for a story. Then in the second half, you’ll turn it into a performance! Will you be the star, or will you direct others? Read on for more details!

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A Perilous Quest at Sunshine Library
Mar
18

A Perilous Quest at Sunshine Library

Join us at Sunshine Library and create a map of a strange land, create your own hero and set off on an adventure story!

You’re about to set off on a quest – a journey fraught with obstacles and just a little bit of danger. Don’t worry though, all our heroes embark on their quests with a Hero’s Backpack, filled with objects that may prove useful in a tricky spot.

This session is for children aged 10-15 years. Free event, registration required.

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100 Stories Down - Preston Library
Aug
22

100 Stories Down - Preston Library

Celebrate book week with 100 Story Building at Preston Library!

In this workshop, young people can search for clues, design characters, create their home and make a list of ‘dos and don’ts’ (to help anyone who encounters them).

Free, registration essential.

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Comic Boom - McKinnon Library
Jul
7

Comic Boom - McKinnon Library

Join us at McKinnon Library for a storytelling workshop with a difference.

Participants will mine their own life for story starters and turn them into exciting comics through literary embellishments, story pacing and narrative arcs.

Suitable for ages 7 to 12. Free event and bookings essential.

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Comic Boom - St Kilda Library
Jul
4

Comic Boom - St Kilda Library

Remember a time when you set out to do something ‘good’ but it didn’t turn out as you planned?

In this session you will mine your own life for story starters, and turn them into exciting comics through the use of literary embellishments, story pacing and narrative arcs.

Ages 7-12

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Perilous Quest! - Emerald Hill Library
Jul
1

Perilous Quest! - Emerald Hill Library

You’re about to set off on a quest – a journey fraught with obstacles and just a little bit of danger.

Don’t worry though, all our heroes embark on their quests with a Hero’s Backpack, filled with objects that may prove useful in a tricky spot. Students will create a map of a strange land, profile their hero and their nemesis, fill the Hero’s Backpack, then set off on an adventure story!

Ages 7-12. Free, bookings essential.

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Roola Boola Children’s Arts Festival - Chapel Off Chapel
Jun
30

Roola Boola Children’s Arts Festival - Chapel Off Chapel

Have you ever wondered what would happen if a character in a book went through a different door? Or jumped out of the window? Or just turned around and walked away?

Using ‘branching’ storylines that video games rely on, children can plan a choose-your-own-adventure story with one beginning, two middles, and four endings!

100 Story Building will be presenting ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ workshop at Roola Boola Children’s Arts Festival in the City of Stonnington on the 30th June 2022. Find out more here.

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Comic Boom - Werribee Library
Jun
29

Comic Boom - Werribee Library

In this workshop, children will create their own spacecraft and a comic book based on their "alien encounter".

Participants mine their own life for story starters, and turn them into exciting comics through the use of literary embellishments, story pacing and narrative arcs.

Recommended for ages 8 - 12. Free event, bookings required.

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Comic Boom - Hoppers Crossing Library
Jun
29

Comic Boom - Hoppers Crossing Library

  • Hoppers Crossing (Plaza) Library Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre (map)
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In this workshop, children will create their own spacecraft and a comic book based on their "alien encounter".

Participants mine their own life for story starters, and turn them into exciting comics through the use of literary embellishments, story pacing and narrative arcs.

Recommended for ages 8 - 12. Free event, bookings required.

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