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Running live online for ONE DAY ONLY on Saturday the 7th of November 2020, the third annual Austen Con is a much-loved celebration and exploration of all things Jane Austen.

One of England’s most beloved novelists, Jane Austen was born in 1775 and wrote from a young age, initially to amuse her family. Her six major novels, of which Pride and Prejudice is probably the best known, are set amongst the British landed gentry and lauded worldwide for their wit, romance, and social commentary.

Completely online and interactive, this year ticket holders can partake in workshops from Bonnet-making and painting, to dancing and baking, with a wonderful array of local and international guest presenters and expert enthusiasts. They are also invited to join lively discussions and watch some of Melbourne’s finest arts companies bring Austen’s words to life.

Running concurrently across two Youtube stations on the day – Pemberley and Netherfield – the program includes:

Pemberley (click to link to online program)

Session 1: 9am – 10am

Choose Your Own Austen Adaptation: Join a panel of Austen-enthused creatives who will match her major novels with outlandish adaption pitches.

Session 2: 10:20am – 11:20am

Love and Friendship – Exploring Austen’s Literary Legacy: Join Lauren and Hannah from the podcast Bonnets at Dawn as they talk about the authors that inspired Jane Austen and how Austen influenced the work of other classic women writers including Elizabeth Gaskell and Anne Brontë.

Session 3: 11:40am – 12:40am

Austen’s Landscapes: Join Jo Russell-Clarke for an introduction to the landscapes of Austen’s writings. This includes a drawing session.

Session 4: 1pm – 2pm

Performing To Strangers – Reading neurodivergence in Pride and Prejudice: Join Hannah Aroniand James Matthews of A_tistic as they consider what it might mean to read both Mr Collins and Mr Darcy as autistic, and talk about their work creating a neurodivergent retelling of Pride and Prejudice.

Session 5: 2:20pm – 3:20pm

Austen-twisted Cabaret and Burlesque: Presented by Bradley Storer and colleagues, during this hour Melbourne performers bring their unique perspectives to themes in Austen’s work.

Session 5: 3:40pm – 5pm

Beginner Regency Dance Lesson: Brought to you by Jane Bullock, Regency dancing is the perfect socially distanced activity. Clear a space, grab your water bottle, and put on your flat, non-slip dancing shoes!

Netherfield (click to link to online program)

Session 1: 9am – 10am

Choose Your Own Austen Adaptation: Join a panel of Austen-enthused creatives who will match her major novels with outlandish adaption pitches.

Session 2: 10:20am – 11:20am

Oranges and Cloves: Kelly Lock runs a workshop with participants making traditional, edible Christmas decorations.

Session 3: 11:40am – 12:40am

English Paper Piecing: Kelly Lock joins us again with an introduction to an age-old quilting technique.

Session 4: 1pm – 2pm

Austen’s Bath Buns: Former MasterChef contestant Jess Jenkins takes us through techniques and a recipe for making the some of the buns that Jane Austen loved, adapting a period recipe for modern kitchens.

Session 5: 2:20pm – 3:20pm

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