The WordFam runs lots of different kinds of events throughout the year. Check out the calendar for what’s coming up!
All times are in AEST / Brisbane Australia times.
WordFam Calendar of Events
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Words With the Fam: Brisbane Edition
Words With the Fam: Brisbane Edition
3 October 202611:00 am - 4:00 pm Hecho En Mexico Milton Brisbane, T11/32 Park Rd, Milton QLD 4064, Australia
Our monthly central catch-up!
We are trying different locations until we find a new permanent home for our central Brisbane WWTF meetups. Got a suggestion? Let us know! Watch this space for updates.
11 October 20267:00 pm - 9:00 pm http://discord.word-family.com
It's time to get crafty! Bring your art or craft project of choice (writing is good too!), and make some progress with company.
How it Works
This event is entirely online, so you don't need to move your project or equipment anywhere.
We'll start off with a bit of a chat about what we're all working on and our craft of choice. It would be great if you could share a photo of your project with us! Then we'll have some focus time to get some work done.
If you want to join the voice channel, feel free to share a video stream of your crafty progress! Look out for people who have their mics and headphones muted, as they can't hear any chatter, but they might be sharing a view of their work with us or viewing others' streams. In Discord, you can view multiple streams at once.
At the end of the event, it would be lovely to have another photo of your project, so we can have before-and-after views!
*Pictures and videos are entirely voluntary, comfort is key!
15 October 20268:00 pm - 10:00 pm http://discord.word-family.com
Join us for a feedback workshop ahead of the start of the next round of Alpha and Beta Programs! Learn about how to approach submitting work, giving feedback, and receiving feedback.
25 October 20267:00 pm - 9:00 pm http://discord.word-family.com
It's time to get crafty! Bring your art or craft project of choice (writing is good too!), and make some progress with company.
How it Works
This event is entirely online, so you don't need to move your project or equipment anywhere.
We'll start off with a bit of a chat about what we're all working on and our craft of choice. It would be great if you could share a photo of your project with us! Then we'll have some focus time to get some work done.
If you want to join the voice channel, feel free to share a video stream of your crafty progress! Look out for people who have their mics and headphones muted, as they can't hear any chatter, but they might be sharing a view of their work with us or viewing others' streams. In Discord, you can view multiple streams at once.
At the end of the event, it would be lovely to have another photo of your project, so we can have before-and-after views!
*Pictures and videos are entirely voluntary, comfort is key!
25 October 20267:00 pm - 9:00 pm http://discord.word-family.com
It's time to get crafty! Bring your art or craft project of choice (writing is good too!), and make some progress with company.
How it Works
This event is entirely online, so you don't need to move your project or equipment anywhere.
We'll start off with a bit of a chat about what we're all working on and our craft of choice. It would be great if you could share a photo of your project with us! Then we'll have some focus time to get some work done.
If you want to join the voice channel, feel free to share a video stream of your crafty progress! Look out for people who have their mics and headphones muted, as they can't hear any chatter, but they might be sharing a view of their work with us or viewing others' streams. In Discord, you can view multiple streams at once.
At the end of the event, it would be lovely to have another photo of your project, so we can have before-and-after views!
*Pictures and videos are entirely voluntary, comfort is key!
7 November 202611:00 am - 4:00 pm Hecho En Mexico Milton Brisbane, T11/32 Park Rd, Milton QLD 4064, Australia
Our monthly central catch-up!
We are trying different locations until we find a new permanent home for our central Brisbane WWTF meetups. Got a suggestion? Let us know! Watch this space for updates.
8 November 20267:00 pm - 9:00 pm http://discord.word-family.com
It's time to get crafty! Bring your art or craft project of choice (writing is good too!), and make some progress with company.
How it Works
This event is entirely online, so you don't need to move your project or equipment anywhere.
We'll start off with a bit of a chat about what we're all working on and our craft of choice. It would be great if you could share a photo of your project with us! Then we'll have some focus time to get some work done.
If you want to join the voice channel, feel free to share a video stream of your crafty progress! Look out for people who have their mics and headphones muted, as they can't hear any chatter, but they might be sharing a view of their work with us or viewing others' streams. In Discord, you can view multiple streams at once.
At the end of the event, it would be lovely to have another photo of your project, so we can have before-and-after views!
*Pictures and videos are entirely voluntary, comfort is key!
The WordFam meets up regularly to write and stay connected. Not sure what all the events on our calendar are about? You're in the right place!
For our in-person meet-ups, we have a set of standard guidelines that everyone must follow:
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Special Events
The WordFam does various special events through the year. These are usually annual events, so don’t miss out on the next one!
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