Poetry Residential Masterclass VARUNA National Writers House
At Varuna Writing Centre set in reflective gardens on the edge of Katoomba
Colleen,
Congratulations, we would like to offer you an invitation to participate in the Poetry Residential Masterclass with Vanessa Kirkpatrick. There was significant interest from a diverse range of poets to participate in the week and we were delighted with the range of creative proposals submitted.
The dates of the Residential Masterclass are Monday 3 December to Sunday 9 December.
Your residency week includes accommodation, meals, workshops and private writing studio..
Please confirm that you are able to accept your invitation by midday 26 September. Once you have confirmed your place Vera Costello will be in touch with further details.
I look forward to seeing you at Varuna soon!
All the best,
Amy
Varuna, The National Writers’ House is Australia’s national residential writers’ house in the former home of writers Eleanor Dark and Dr Eric Dark. In 1989 their son Mick Dark gifted their home to the Australian public through The Eleanor Dark Foundation. Due to this extraordinary act of philanthropy, Varuna has become Australia’s most eminent residential program for writers.[1][2]
Since 1989 Varuna the National Writers’ House has inspired the creation of new Australian writing and provided support for a thriving writing community and growing Alumni. Along with its Residential Program, Varuna also has a lively literary program, including the Varuna & Sydney Writers Festival, Varuna Open Day and various workshops and consultations.
Located in Katoomba two hours from Sydney, in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales Australia, Varuna is a short walk from the centre of town, and a short walk from the edge of the escarpment looking down into the magnificent Jamison Valley.[3][4]