Helen teaches the following adults courses at the Wellington High School Community Education Centre. Use the links below to book through the community education centre, or please feel free to use the Brain Bunny Contact Form to ask any questions about the course content.

Please note, Helen can’t take enrolments for these courses directly, nor answer enrolment questions.

Writing Short Stories

In this one-day course, we’ll explore the elements that make short stories shine, from creating compelling character dynamics, to choosing the point of view that best serves your story.

Upcoming dates: Saturday 17th May

Book on the Wellington High School CEC website

Creative Writing – From Idea to Page

In this one-day course, we’ll brainstorm ideas, complete writing exercises and
discuss strategies for keeping up writing momentum.

Upcoming dates:
Saturday 30th August
Saturday 8th November

Book on the Wellington High School CEC website

Writing for Children

Generate ideas for children’s short stories, picture and chapter books and take your own ideas further in this one day course.

Upcoming dates: Saturday 11th October

Book on the Wellington High School CEC website

Scriptwriting

During this six-week course, you will develop and build on your writing skills so you can confidently produce scripted narrative. You will learn how the basics of scriptwriting work, whether it be for stage or screen.

Upcoming dates: Thursdays 9 Oct 2025 – 13 Nov 2025

Book on the Wellington High School CEC website