Nature the key to creativity

BE inspired by the sights of sounds of Bendigo’s Rosalind Park in an upcoming writing workshop hosted by local author Mia McAuslan.

On Saturday, 23 October Ms McAuslan will lead Evoking the Landscape, which involves 30 minutes of field writing in Rosalind Park, followed by an hour workshop at the Emporium Creative Hub.

McAuslan said many people visit the park for inspiration and peace, and the “natural beauty” of the area provide the perfect background for writers to practice their craft.

“There’s lots of wildlife and beautiful, interesting natural spaces in the park itself so we’ll be doing some observing and paying attention and taking down some notes and responses to the park itself,” she said.

With Rosalind Park in the heart of town, Bendigo writers benefit from its perfect mix of bustling city life and quiet, natural environments.

“You’ve got this CBD where you almost feel like you’re on Spring Street in Melbourne and then 15 minutes away there’s rolling green hills, cows and bushland and it’s a gateway to so many other beautiful parts of Central Victoria,” she said.

McAuslan is part of the City of Greater Bendigo’s Creative Recovery Residency program at the Emporium Creative Hub, which offers mentorship and financial support to five artists or creative businesses to produce new work.

She said the workshop will also present further networking opportunities between writers and businesses.

“Creative writing is a sought-after skill, and a lot of businesses can learn from writers how to find their voice and their brand for their business,” she said.

“I love to work with emerging writers and I love to find new ways to forge connections between writers and another discipline like research or businesses such as the ones at the Hub.”

For more information on the workshop head to emporiumcreativehub.com.au.