Classes & Workshops
At Storybox Drama, we use an approach called Process Drama, a creative, exploratory approach where children learn through imagined worlds rather than performance. We encourage children to explore, improvise, and shape stories together, all inspired by quality children’s books.
Book a Class
Our weekly classes are held at the Somerfield Community Centre, 47 Studholme Street, Somerfield, Christchurch.
“It’s nice and calm here. It doesn’t give me a headache like at school.”
5-7 years class 50 minutes, $155 per 8 week term
8-12 years class 1 hour, $180 per 8 week term
Trial classes $20.
Term 4 2026
Homeschool 8-12 Years
Tuesday 11:30am-12:30pm
Term 4 2026
After School 5-7 Years
Tuesday 3:45-4:35pm
Term 4 2026
After School 8-12 Years
Tuesday 4:45-5:45pm
Term 4 2026
Homeschool 5-7 Years
Tuesday 1-1:50pm
Term 4 2026 - WAITLIST ONLY
After School 5-7 Years
Wednesday 3:45-4:35pm
Term 4 2026
After School 8-12 Years
Wednesday 4:45-5:45pm
Weekly Classes
Homeschool 8-12 years Tuesdays
11:30am-12:30pm
Homeschool 5-7 years Wednesdays
1:00-1:50pm
After School 5-7 years Tuesdays
3:45 -4:35pm
After School 8-12 years Tuesdays
4:45 -5:45pm
After School 5-7 years Wednesdays
3:45-4:35pm
After School 8-12 years Wednesdays
4:45 -5:45pm
Term Dates 2026
Term 1 Feb - March 23 (8 weeks)
Term 2 April 28 - June 17 (8 weeks)
Term 3 July 28 - September 16 (8 weeks)
Term 4 October 20 - December 9 (8 weeks)
We run 8 week terms.
5-7 Years $155
8-12 Years $180
Trial classes $20.
School Holiday
Workshops 2026
Alongside weekly term classes, Storybox Drama hosts school holiday workshops that regularly feature collaborations with local creatives, from authors and illustrators to art educators.
“Storybox Drama helps me discover my new self. I am not like this at school.”
Autumn
Immersive Storytime at Telling Tales Bookshop
Christchurch Art Gallery - September School Holidays
Immersive Art Adventures
The Story Feather Ages 5-8
Ages 9-12
Spring
Tamariki Book Festival 2026
Guardians of the Wildwood: A Spellbound Puppetry Workshop with puppeteer Ifat Vayner
Spring
Tamariki Book Festival 2026
Guardians of the Wildwood: A Spellbound Puppetry Workshop with puppeteer Ifat Vayner
Storybox Drama
Somerfield Community Centre,
47 Studholme Street, Somerfield, Christchurch
Contact Sam Bates at:
Hours
Homeschool
Tuesdays 1pm - 1:50pm
(5-7 years)
Homeschool
Tuesdays 11:30am - 12:30pm
(8-12 years)
After School
Tuesdays 3:45 - 4:35pm
(5-7 years)
After School
Tuesdays 4:45 - 5:45pm
(8-12 years)
After School
Wednesdays 3:45 - 4:35pm
(5-7 years)
After School
Wednesdays 4:45 - 5:45pm
(8-12 years)