Upcoming Events
Join us for an inspiring evening featuring best-selling, award-winning novelists Esi Edugyan and Michael Christie as we celebrate the power stories have to build community.
Set in the vibrant and creative space of KWENCH in Victoria, this special event begins with a welcoming reception, followed by an intimate and interactive session with our distinguished guest speakers. The night concludes with a chance to connect—mingle with our authors, meet emerging storytellers, and take part in our silent auction.
A Nation-Wide Celebration of Young Writers
In conjunction with this event, Story Studio is launching a nationwide writing competition for young authors, centered on the theme of A Community of Stories.
Support the Future of Storytelling
Building on the sold-out success of 2024, this event directly supports Story Studio’s mission. All proceeds from the evening will support Story Studio’s programs, ensuring that more young voices are heard, nurtured, and empowered through storytelling.
Don’t miss this unforgettable night—limited tickets available!
Price: $50
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 7-9pm
Location: KWENCH Work and Culture Club
(2031 Store St., Victoria, BC)
Can’t attend the event but still want to support us? Bid on items in our amazing online auction!
Click on the button below and select ‘Online Bidding Only’ to register for free and start bidding.
Presenting Sponsor
Prize Sponsor
Latest news…
March 20 – Tickets now on sale!
March 12 – Silent auction item donors are still needed! If you’d like to donate an item or service to help raise funds for Story Studio programs, please email us.
UPCOMING EVENTS
MEET YOUR MAIN CHARACTER at Victoria Festival of Authors
Oct 13, 10:30a-12p
Fernwood Community Centre
Every great story starts with an amazing character. In this high-energy, interactive workshop, young writers will bring a brand-new character to life from scratch.
- Who are they?
- What is their deepest secret, their strangest habit, or their ultimate superpower?
Guided by experienced Story Studio instructors, participants will map out their star character’s personality, quirks, appearance, and motivations, giving them the perfect creative starting point for an unforgettable tale. This experience is perfect for young storytellers eager to tell their stories or kids who want help finding their voice. Join us to discover who—or what—is waiting to step off your page!
Ages 8-12
$25/writer
SPEEDY STORIES at Victoria Festival of Authors
Oct 13, 10:30a-12p
Fernwood Community Centre
Unlock your creative potential in this fast-paced, hands-on workshop!
Guided by experienced Story Studio instructors, you will discover five concrete strategies to jump-start your imagination and cultivate consistent creative habits.
Through engaging exercises, we’ll explore real-world, practical techniques to generate ideas quickly, quiet your inner critic, and open up your creativity, even when inspiration feels far away!
Whether you’re working on an epic novel or just looking for a starting spark, this session will provide the tools you need to overcome writing blocks for good.
Walk away with a personalized toolkit designed to keep your stories flowing!
Ages 12-15
$25/writer
THE NEXT GENERATION OF WRITERS at Victoria Writers Network
Oct 22, 4:30-6p
735 Broughton St, Victoria, BC
As Executive Director, Sean leads Story Studio—a Victoria-based charity dedicated to inspiring, educating, and empowering young lives through storytelling.
Having served over 1,000 youth this past year across Southern Vancouver Island and beyond, Story Studio champions youth voice by providing free and low-barrier writing programs, workshops, and publishing opportunities that foster empathy, confidence, and critical literacy.
Public Event
Free admission
Looking for fun, creative activities for kids in Victoria, BC?
Invite us to your next community event!
Story Studio loves being a part of the Greater Victoria community.
We also love to inspire, educate, and empower youth to be great storytellers. If you have an upcoming event in Victoria, BC, invite us to add some imaginative spark to your festivities!
What you can expect:
- Fun-first writing activities for kids aged 5-13, such as:
- Field Guide to Monsters: an activity to encourage kids to write about an imaginative monster in the wild.
- Spells to Banish Dragons: an activity to inspire kids to write acrostic and diamond poems/spells to banish their personal dragons.
- Bookshelf Beasts: a writing adventure for families where kids and parents get inspired by their surroundings and create an imaginary beast.
- A friendly Story Studio staff member to host the booth. (Marja and Monika are pictured to the right!)
We have hosted booths with fun-first creative activities for:
- Russell Books
- Family Arts Festival at Cedar Hill Recreation Center
- Supers Take the Field! at Starlight Stadium
Want to know more?
Reach out to us at info@storystudio.ca for further details. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
