This day is for anyone involved in working with 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 start at 9.30am and finish at 4.30pm and will be conducted using a variety of techniques.  The course fee includes all instruction and equipment.

It 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

The venue is near Bovey Tracey, Devon.

Event Leader - Chris Salisbury
‘Spindle Wayfarer’ has been telling stories for a long time. Educator, trainer and professional storyteller, Chris has a background in professional theatre and is a qualified dramatherapist. In 2002 he founded the Westcountry Storytelling Festival to bring the oral tradition alive in the South West region. He is also a director of WildWise uses 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, March 2006

“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!”