CREATING YOUR OWN WORK WITH CLARE PICKERING
The world needs storytellers like you!
There is no one else in the world who has ever been, or will ever be, exactly like you. It’s time to write your story. Stories matter.
How Creating Your Own Work Can Help You
The aim of this course is to provide you with the confidence, empowerment and courage to take what is in your heart and put it down in writing.
There is no prerequisite to this course. You may have written nothing since you were in school, or you may be a seasoned writer or entrepreneur. Sometimes we need the added support, tools and structure to help us get started, or to finish our story, and that’s where the Creating Your Own Work course can help you.
What Clare does
“The Creating Your Own Work course will empower you to discover and create your story ideas. I will guide you to develop your writing confidence and give you the tools to embrace and manage your writing saboteur. No matter what your story is — a letter to your parents, a blog about cooking, a play, novel, song, screenplay, or poem – I will empower you to find your own unique voice.
I will give you the tools to start and finish your story, in the manner that best serves you.
The world needs storytellers and you, my friend, have important stories to tell!”
What Clare doesn’t do
“I don’t teach you English literature, literary terms and techniques, grammar, syntax, hyperboles etc.
There are plenty of creative writing courses at university and TAFE that will teach you the technical aspects of writing. Feel free to check them out and enrol in those if that's what you're looking for.
I don’t produce or publish your work, nor give individual career advice during this course.”
The three rules of class are:
You cannot fail in this course.
There is no right or wrong way to learn. Your way is exactly the way it should be right now.
There is no such thing as perfection. So let go, have fun and be the storyteller you were born to be.
CLASS FEE
$495*
*Payment plan available: Weekly instalments of $82.5 for 6 weeks
DATE AND TIME
Tuesdays, July 29 - Sept 2, 6:30-9:30pm*
*All class times are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
LOCATION
Howard Fine Acting Studio
7 Cozens Street
Brunswick, 3056
PRE-CLASS HOMEWORK
Nothing! Just bring your favourite pen, a notebook or journal, and your sense of humour! Optional items to bring to the first class are - laptop, iPad, dictaphone and/or smart phone to record into.
CLASS TUTOR
Clare describes herself as follows:
“I love telling stories. I'm a passionate, professional and driven performer. Experienced in theatre, film and television, I'm also an award winning writer, producer and director.”
TESTIMONIALS FOR THIS CLASS
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"Undertaking the storytelling course with Clare was a life changing experience (not to be dramatic about it!). Clare is an exceptional teacher, support and writer and creates a space that inspires, pushes and excites you to explore and enjoy your creativity as a writer.
I have used the lessons I learned in this course ever since, and have achieved feats as a writer I previously thought impossible. I would highly recommend this course to any new or seasoned writer, you will not regret your choice.'" - Heather Valentine
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"Taking this writing course has been a transformative experience...this course proved that anyone can be a writer with the right guidance and practice. And that is Clare. I was so nervous joining - I’m no writer!
The course is super approachable, engaging, and fun! Clare nurtures a writer out of anyone - I got so much out of sharing each other’s stories, the community built was paramount to me finding my own style. Now, I feel empowered to express my thoughts and stories in ways I never thought possible. If you're hesitant about writing, or are wanting to find your style, then this course is a must!" - Sarah Minson
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"If you are thinking about writing but don’t know where to start, or have started writing and are ‘blocked’, I strongly recommend that you enrol in this storytelling course with Clare Pickering.
I started to write for a possible one-man show but after getting some initial ideas down on paper, I became ‘blocked’ – I didn’t know how to progress the story and, more importantly, tie everything together. Clare is a very empathic teacher and with her encouragement and guidance, I was able to make substantial progress with my story." - David Macrae
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“Doing the Storytelling course with Clare gave me the focus, confidence and motivation to work on my own cabaret show after several years of wandering in the creative wilderness.
The opportunity to work alongside other students with disparate goals though a common desire to share our stories was a gift.
Clare is a first-rate teacher, facilitator and motivator who applies her personal experience and skills to encourage others to find meaningful expression in their quest to explore the human condition.”
Linda Stainton
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After taking numerous acting, performance art, and writing courses with fantastic teachers over the past almost 15 years, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation to Clare Pickering for running such an incredible program.
Her unwavering commitment to creating a safe and creative space for all participants was truly commendable.
Clare’s encouraging and nurturing approach fostered a sense of community among the group, inspiring us to push our boundaries and embrace our creativity. Her class also offered great value for money, making it an investment worth making.
I wholeheartedly recommend anyone who has the chance to participate in any future classes to do so. Clare’s expertise and dedication will undoubtedly enrich your artistic journey.“
- Roy Barker
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“When I first came across the blurb for the Storytelling: Create a One-Person Show course, it immediately caught my attention.
As a fiction writer, I was seeking something beyond the traditional writer’s groups and hoped this course could offer a fresh perspective on storytelling—and it certainly did!
Each Saturday, Clare guided us with her expert insight into the creative process, using exercises to deepen our understanding. During the week, she followed up with one-on-one interviews, providing personalised support.
For me, the culmination of the course was reading a passage from my novel to a live audience — a fantastic way to get immediate insights.
This course truly transformed how I approach my craft. Highly recommend it!”
- Greg Dimney
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