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28 Nov

Shut Up and Write

  • Free
  • Activity

Hosted by Xanthea O'Connor, Shut Up and Write sessions at The Wheeler Centre are open to writers of all kinds – from novelists, poets, academics and journalists to anyone keen to get words on the page. There's no critiquing and no pressure to share your work; the emphasis is on carving out protected time to write within a supportive community.

Whether you’re starting something new or returning to a long-awaited draft, these sessions offer structure, camaraderie and the quiet motivation that comes from writing together.

Presented in partnership with Writers Victoria.

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Date Times
Sat 28 Nov
  • 10am - 12pm 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 1pm - 3pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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The Wheeler Centre
176 Little Lonsdale St
Melbourne 3000

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  • telephone number: 03 9094 7809
  • email address: ticketing@wheelercentre.com
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Christmas things to do

The city’s wrapped and ready with magical moments, twinkling lights and festive fun.

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Christmas eat and drink

Savour the city’s festive flavours with rooftop bars and menus made for merry moments.

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20 Nov

Play With Purpose Day

A day of interactive tabletop games and facilitated discussion.

  • Free
  • Workshop
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12 Nov

Nerves Speak, Too: Crosstalk in the Gut-Brain Axis

A three-hour hands-on arts-science workshop imagining how the gut and brain communicate.

  • Free
  • Workshop
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14 Nov

Weaving Play

Drop in for beginner-friendly weaving play session in the Potter Museum of Art.

  • Free
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12 Nov

Hope: a Masterclass

A joyful celebration of the Hope Prize anthology 'Bright Side'.

  • Free
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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