Pre-Show Workshop: Worldbuilding with the Augur Society

Ever wondered what it takes to dream up your own unique fantasy world? Join this special pre-event worldbuilding multi-station workshop, right before the Nalo Hopkinson: Blackheart Man event for a taste of creating your own fantasy realm.

Starting at 6:00pm, join members from the Augur Society to learn fun, hands-on techniques to develop your own secondary world—from geography and culture, to religion and history. Whether you’re an experienced fantasy writer, or brand-new to the genre, you’ll have everything you need to embark on your speculative journey. All materials provided.

Founded in 2017, Augur is a literary nonprofit organization celebrating Canadian speculative arts. Augur published a quarterly periodical, Augur Magazine, and presents programming such as the biennial AugurCon. The Augur Society is committed to bridging the gap between the traditionally literary and traditionally genre spheres, showcasing the best of Canadian speculative talent on an international stage, and uplifting historically marginalized and underrepresented creators.

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Note: This is an in-person event at The Bram and Bluma Appel Salon, the premiere event space for Toronto Public Library's cultural and heritage programming, located on the second floor of the Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street).

Reminder! We oversell these events to make sure that the most people have an opportunity to attend. Tickets are only guaranteed until 10 minutes before the show starts, at which point we will start opening up available spots to the rush line.

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This event is followed by Nalo Hopkinson: Blackheart Man starting at 7pm in the Appel Salon.

You can register for that event via the link above, but please note if you wish to attend the pre-event worldbuilding workshop you need to register separately on this page.

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Accessibility at Toronto Public Library:

Toronto Public Library is committed to accessibility. Please call or email us if you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation to participate in this program. Please let us know as far in advance as possible and we will do our best to meet your request. At least three weeks’ notice is preferred. Phone 416-393-7099 or email accessibleservices@tpl.ca.