Overview of CYA 2011
Alligators was held on 10th September 2011
Note: You need to MAKE YOUR SELECTION on the registration form WHEN YOU BOOK as the fields are required. They automated system will not allow you to submit the form unless your selections are made. (You can swap workshops at a later date if you made an error - just let us know in an email.)
Time Duration Studio & Details
8:00-8:20 20 minutes Registration & Morning Coffee’s
8:20-8:55 35 minutes Theatre: Conference opening, competition winners announcement
9:00-9.45 45 minutes Studio 1 Tristan Bancks ~ Book Trailers
Studio 2 Mark Wilson ~ Using Acrylic Paint In Illustrations ~ Hands on
paintbrushes...
Studio 3 Brian Falkner ~ Turning Ordinary Writing Into Extraordinary
Writing. (Extended Master Class 3 hrs - Session #1 of 4)
10:35-10:50 15 minutes Morning Tea
10:55-11:40 45 minutes Studio 1: Julie Fison ~ No Pink Tutu’s Here…Writing an appealing
adventure book.
Studio 2: Sarah Davis ~ 90 Mins: Master Class ~ Anatomy Of A Portfolio ~
The mechanics of portfolio, what makes illustration children’s
market portfolios illo’s different. Reviewing different portfolios and
sorting them out, lastly filling spaces within folio. Need to bring
portfolio, and sketch pad optional
Studio 3: Brian Falkner ~ Turning Ordinary Writing Into Extraordinary
Writing. (Extended Master Class 3 hrs - Session # 3 of 4)
13:20-14:15 45 minutes Studio 1: Meet CYA success stories 2011 ~ Katherine Battersby, Peter
Allert, Robyn Osborne, Matt Porter , Julie Fison & Ali Ashley
Studio 2: Gathering into Studio 1.
Studio 3: Marc McBride ~ How to Paint your Dragon ~Drawing dragons
from your imagination and drawing them on paper (Extended
Master Class 3 hrs - Session # 1 of 4)
12:30-13:15 45 minutes Lunch Book Launch: Matt Porter ~ Mr Sergeant and the Dodgeballs of
Doom
14:20-15:05 45 minutes Studio 1: Jack Heath ~ Packin-in the action ~ Thrillers for young adults
Studio 2: Karen Robertson ~ e-books – The Digital Era ~ In-depth look at
how to turn your book into a successful e-book from someone
who has done it! ( Bring your manuscript if you have one.)
Studio 3: Marc McBride ~ How to Paint your Dragon ~Drawing dragons
from your imagination and drawing them on paper (Extended
Master Class 3 hrs - Session # 2 of 4)
15:25-16:10 45 minutes Studio 1: Michael Bauer ~ Getting Serious about Humour
Studio 2: Anne Spudvilas ~ Illustrating Books With Anne
Studio 3: Marc McBride ~ How to Paint your Dragon ~Drawing dragons
from your imagination and drawing them on paper (Extended
Master Class 3 hrs - Session # 3 of 4)
15:05-15:20 15 minutes Afternoon Tea
16:15-17:00 45 minutes Studio 1: Amanda Ashby - Why TV is a writer’s best friend ~ How to identify
classic elements of storytelling, while sitting on the couch
watching your favourite television shows.
Studio 2: Clare McFadden ~ Best Practice Methods For Engaging Children
In Art ~ Relates specifically to working with children's books
Studio 3: Marc McBride ~ How to Paint your Dragon ~Drawing dragons
from your imagination and drawing them on paper (Extended
Master Class 3 hrs - Session # 4 of 4)
Note: While every care is taken in confirming this Program, it is subject to change without notice if circumstances beyond our control dictate.
Photography Permission:
A photographer will be in attendance at the festival. The purchase of a ticket implies permission to use the photos for archival and marketing purposes.
This project has received financial assistance from the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
