


The Katherine Mansfield Birthplace is the childhood home of one of the world's best-known short story writers and New Zealand's most famous author.
Here you can enjoy a virtual visit to this historic family home and garden, as well as discover the life and work of the writer herself.
EVENTS:
OPEN DAY
Coffee with Katherine and her cousins
Free Entry : Free Coffee
Sunday 28 June 2009
2.00pm. Dame Kate Harcourt
will read from both Mansfield's stories, and the works of her cousin Elizabeth von Arnim.
Mansfield's second cousin, Roger Beauchamp, will be present to answer questions on the history of the family.
reservations for the readings are essential.
Please contact the Katherine Mansfield Birthplace
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The KM Birthplace Book Club
The programme for 2009 is underway.
first Wednesday of each month 12.30 - 1.30pm
Check the NEWS page, and the CALENDAR
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TELLING TALES
Creative Writing Workshop for Adults
An introduction to writing fiction
Wellington writer Jane Westaway will lead a workshop on two consecutive Saturday mornings for those interested in writing fiction. Suitable for those who have written a little, and for those who would like to begin. Not suitable for school students.
Some writing between the two sessions will be expected.
Workshop, part 1: Saturday 17 October 2009
Workshop, part 2: Saturday 24 October 2009
9.30 - 12.30pm
Fee: $75.00
Space is limited: reservations are essential. Contact the Katherine Mansfield Birthplace.
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Katherine Mansfield Birthplace Society Inc. thank The Stout Trust for generous sponsorship of the web site.
© Katherine Mansfield Birthplace Society Inc 2005 site design: McGovern & Associates
© Katherine Mansfield Birthplace Society Inc 2005 site design: McGovern & Associates



