WPW26 Workshop Wonder
On a sunny Saturday morning in September, a group of keen writers gathered at the Hastings Community Hub to take part in the Western Port Writes 2026 Workshop series.
We’re nearly there WPW 2026
Last weekend the first gathering of volunteers met at Coolart to hear about the festival festivities. What a fabulous group.
Books and bubbles in Shoreham
“I’m a glutton for stories of food oiling the mechanics of life,” Kate writes. “I can’t help being moved by how a meal or a jar of condiments altered the course of events…The soup, the jam. These small offerings dispel suspicion and gloom."
A perfectly delicious afternoon
Books were on the menu as we listened to a warm, open, at times funny, always honest conversation between Belinda Hawkins and Kate Legge on her beautiful memoir, Delicious. An illuminating dialogue between these two talented journalists and storytellers, with its themes of food, friendship, love, infidelities and achieving acceptance.
Special event
We're excited to invite you to Dinner with Lisa Millar. Esteemed TV presenter, journalist and author Lisa Millar is the face of the ABC’s much-loved Muster Dogs and Back Roads. Lisa will be in conversation with award-winning journalist Belinda Hawkins.
Food – More Than Fuel
On a sunny Sunday afternoon inside the Coolart Observatory, an expectant and eager audience came to see and hear Stephanie Alexander (AO) and Jaclyn Crupi in conversation for Western Port Writes.
Somers Open Garden Day
Tour five glorious private gardens across Somers. See coastal, native, vegetable and flower gardens. Then come along to Coolart for a tour of the Coolart Community Garden, Homestead & Wetlands & live music followed by A Conversation with Stephanie
A Conversation with Stephanie Alexander OAM
As part of the Somers Open Gardens Day, hear much-loved chef and Kitchen Garden Program founder, Stephanie Alexander, in conversation with Jaclyn Crupi at Coolart Observatory on Sunday 9 November.
The Glasshouse and The Oasis – an insider’s Review
In the warm, sweet ambience of Stonier Winery in Merricks, on a late winter afternoon in August – with a glass of pinot or chardonnay in hand and a platter of cheese and nibbles to savour the conversation palate – an audience gathered to hear authors Professor Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion in conversation with Western Port Writes Festival Director, Sally Holdsworth.
Writing Vividly Workshop
This workshop with Dr Lee Kofman is suitable for writers at all stages of their craft, whether starting out or working on a manuscript. It’s a deep dive into ways to make writing more expressive and evocative.
