This day is for anyone involved in working
with groups (adults or children) in an educational setting.
It is for those wishing to enable a creative response to the
world around them utilising the power and richness of language
and stories. During the process of the workshop we will play
games, immerse ourselves through observational exercises and
share experiences... and stories of course!
The day will
be conducted using a variety of techniques and will cover
most of the following -
- How to start using words in a simple ways
- Use of kennings and sagas to create ‘small’ pieces
of writing
- The ‘key’ steps to telling stories
- Methods of learning and working with stories
- How to use the natural world as inspiration for storymaking
- How to tell stories in a number of ways
- Where to source environmental stories and resources for storytelling
and storymaking
Location: The course will be held in a beautiful
location in Devon.
Times: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Event Leader - Chris Salisbury has been
telling stories for a long time. Educator, trainer and professional
storyteller, Chris has a background in theatre
and is a qualified dramatherapist.He founded WildWise in 1999
after many years working as education officer for the Devon
Wildlife Trust. In 2002 he founded the Westcountry Storytelling
Festival to bring the oral tradition alive in the South West
region and for which he is now the Artistic Director. He continues
as director and senior instructor of WildWise using every creative
means at his disposal to encourage the enjoyment and valuing
of nature on events and courses around the world.
Comments from previous participants -
“An excellent, thought-provoking, beautifully delivered
workshop. … I went away full of tools and ideas to practice
and use. Many thanks”
“The day has opened up my understanding of storytelling
and given me the confidence to use this method of entertaining
and educating the children …. FANTASTIC!”
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