# Event Details - **Event Name**: Writing and drawing with Carla Fitzgerald and Peter Baldwin - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+11:00) - **Event Description**: A double treat with author and illustrator of the Survive Grade Five middle-grade series.About this EventJoin children's author Carla Fitzgerald and illustrator Peter Baldwin for an entertaining workshop on the craft of bringing characters to life. Using examples from their books, Carla and Peter will guide you through a series of writing and drawing activities to help you create your own original character.About CarlaCarla Fitzgerald is a children's author and a recovered lawyer from Sydney. Carla’s books include How to Make the World Cup and Survive Grade Five, How to Break a World Record and Survive Grade Five (a 2025 CBCA notable book) and How to Be Prime Minister and Survive Grade Five. Yes she likes long titles! Her favourite things to do are write, walk, read, eat and hang out with her family. Not necessarily in that order.About PetePeter Baldwin is an illustrator and primary school teacher with a lifelong love of drawing. Peter has illustrated a range of children’s books, including Lucky, Granbad, the Maxi the Lifeguard series and the covers for the Survive Grade Five series. Before becoming an illustrator, Peter worked in wildlife conservation education at The Australian Museum and Taronga Zoo, where his love of drawing and the natural world came together. He still enjoys combining his passion for drawing with his interest in wildlife and the environment.All materials are provided.This workshop is suitable for children aged 7+.Meet outside the Michael Crouch Room, Level 1, Mitchell Building.Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer, and everyone requires a ticket. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sydney/writing-and-drawing-with-carla-fitzgerald-and-peter-baldwin/100002002492790843 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, fine-arts, literary-art, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: State Library of New South Wales - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 10, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sydney - **state**: NS - **country**: Australia - **location**: State Library of New South Wales - **lat**: -33.8664963 - **long**: 151.2130501 - **full address**: State Library of New South Wales, 1 Shakespeare place, Sydney, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Writing and drawing with Carla Fitzgerald and Peter Baldwin - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/9cb47a341063d1d5fa5bd05ad7af69e49fbd543466c76bbcd3d454cf90fd1f60-rimg-w1200-h600-dca8c878-gmir.jpg?v=1790876831 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Writing and drawing with Carla Fitzgerald and Peter Baldwin being held? - **A:** Writing and drawing with Carla Fitzgerald and Peter Baldwin takes place on Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm at State Library of New South Wales, 1 Shakespeare place, Sydney, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Writing and drawing with Carla Fitzgerald and Peter Baldwin? - **A:** Writing and drawing with Carla Fitzgerald and Peter Baldwin is organized by State Library of New South Wales, Learning Services. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Writing and drawing with Carla Fitzgerald and Peter Baldwin is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sydney, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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