Australia West

MARCH

MAR 14 - CBCA's A Night with our Stars

When: Friday 14 March 6:00 PM

A Night With Our Stars (ANWOS) is not a SCBWI event but we are including it here as it is a fabulous evening and many of our SCBWI WA members feature in the line-up. Run by the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) WA branch, West Australian authors and illustrators with a children's book published in the past 12 months are invited to present. Each speaker gets three minutes to wow the audience which is filled with librarians, teachers and book sellers. It's always an entertaining evening and a great opportunity to meet people in the industry and watch and learn how different creatives work the stage. More details and tickets here.

APRIL

APR 6 - Remote Regions Zoom Catch Up

When: Sunday 6 April 7:00 PM

Where: Online via Zoom

Casual catch up with other illustrators to share your works in progress. Regional members will be emailed a Zoom meeting invitation.

APR 12 - Annual Critique-nic

When: Saturday 12 April, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Where: Public seating next to Cranked Coffee, Oxford St Leederville.

Cost: Free (SCBWI members only)

Bring:  Lunch and yourself, and don’t forget your manuscript!

Do I need to register? Yes! Please pre-register using the link below by Saturday 5th April. We’ll use this information to put you in small groups. Your group leader will get in touch with specific instructions just before the big day.

How to register: Via TryBooking at https://www.trybooking.com/DANPD

Whether you’re looking for a one-off WIP critique or want to join a group, the SCBWI Critique-nics are a great place to dip your toes and test the waters. BYO lunch or grab something from one of the nearby cafes. After lunch, we’ll split into small groups, get on with the important business, and whip some manuscripts into shape.

APR 30 - Illustrator Catch Up

When: Wednesday 30 April 7:00 PM

Where: Online

Cost: Free for SCBWI West Members Only

What: Make a cuppa or pour a glass of wine, open your sketch book and tune in to our first official illustrator catch up for 2025. In this online Zoom session hosted by Briony Stewart we will be sharing about our current projects or illustration journeys while taking part in a few fun sketching activities. Can’t wait to see you!

Reserve a free ticket on Eventbright to receive a link to join the online session.

Tickets: Via EventBrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/online-scbwi-illustrator-catch-up-tickets-1309470213659?aff=oddtdtcreator

MAY

MAY 3 - Grant Writing Workshop Presented by the City of Fremantle

When: Saturday 3 May 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Where: L1, Moodjar (Christmas Tree), Town Hall, Reception Room (8 William St, Fremantle)

Cost: Free (SCBWI Members Only)

Do I need to register: Yes! Please pre-register using the link below.

Tickets: Through TryBooking at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1383777 

If you’re a creative writer, illustrator or local artist, you may eligible for a range of grants and opportunities. You can get money to develop your craft, work with mentors, travel overseas, setup exhibitions, develop manuscripts or create large scale group works.

While incredibly useful, grants can also be overwhelming to start. In partnership with the City of Fremantle, SCBWI are thrilled to present this  workshop will give you a step by step guide on some of the key grants available, and how to approach them so you get less overwhelm and more done.

MAY - Critique & Coffee

When: TBA

Where: TBA

Bring your work in progress and join us at a cafe to be decided. More details closer to date.

JUNE

JUN 19-22 - Wadjemup, Rottnest Retreat

When: Thursday 19 - Sunday 22 June

A program full of guest speakers, workshops, and manuscript critiques as well as an option for Day Trippers. Retreaters will receive an email with all the details details prior to the event. For SCBWI Australia West members only.

JUN 29 - Remote Regions Zoom Catch Up

When: Sunday 29 June 7:00 PM

Where: Online via Zoom

Casual catch up with other illustrators to share your works in progress. Regional members will be emailed a Zoom meeting invitation.

JULY

JUL - New Member Coffee Catch Up

When: TBA

Where: TBA

If you have joined SCBWI in the last 6 months this is a relaxed opportunity for new members to meet and find out about SCBWI WA and the industry more broadly. Please RSVP to Catherine at [email protected]

AUGUST

AUG 23-24 - CBCA 80th Birthday Celebrations

When: 23/24 August

Where: TBA

August is CBCA book week/month with 2025 marking a special celebration of 80 years of the CBCA. Details will be added as they become available.

AUG 31 - Remote Regions Zoom Catch Up

When: Sunday 31 August 7:00 PM

Where: Online via Zoom

Casual catch up with other illustrators to share your works in progress. Regional members will be emailed a Zoom meeting invitation.

SEPTEMBER

SEP - Critique & Coffee

When: TBA

Where: TBA

Bring your work in progress and join us at a café to be decided. More details closer to date.

SEP - Illustrator Catch-Up

When: TBA

Where: Earthwise (pink church) Subiaco

What to Bring: BYO coffee and any new books or projects you want to show and tell.

RSVP essential - [email protected]

Details available closer to the date.

OCTOBER

OCT 16-19 - PAL Retreat

When: Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 October

Where: Margaret River

Open to PAL SCBWI WA members. More details closer to date.

OCT 19 - Remote Regions Zoom Catch Up

When: Sunday 19 October 7:00 PM

Where: Online via Zoom

Casual catch up with other illustrators to share your works in progress. Regional members will be emailed a Zoom meeting invitation.

OCT - Workshop - TBA

When: TBA

Where: TBA

NOVEMBER

NOV 23 - Young Readers' Day Out

When: Sunday 23 November 10.30 AM - 12.30 PM

Where: WA State Library

An opportunity for SCBWI members to present to children and their parents at the State Library. Book signings, with books sold by Boffin Books Participation by application.

See September’s Newsletter for details on how to get involved.

NOV 23 - Xmas Party

When: Sunday 23 November

Where: Matilda Bay Foreshore

The final event of the year, we will get together to celebrate the culmination of another creative year of successes and events with a $10 Secret Santa gift exchange.

NOV - Critique & Coffee

When: TBA

Where: TBA

Bring your work in progress and join us at a café to be decided. More details closer to date.

DECEMBER

DEC 14 - Remote Regions Zoom Catch Up

When: Sunday 14 December 7:00 PM

Where: Online via Zoom

Casual catch up with other illustrators to share your works in progress. Regional members will be emailed a Zoom meeting invitation.