Storytelling Vic aims to support
experienced and beginner storytellers in their dreams to grow, connect and
learn.
Ronda Gault, long-time member of Story Vic
and resident of Maryborough, in the Shire of Central Goldfields, has been
thinking for some time now that she would like to create a Storytelling Circle
in her town. ‘The Ballarat
Storytellers established a group years ago and meet once a month in a
bookshop to practice the art of storytelling. I feel that with a bit of energy,
we can do the same in Maryborough’
With this in mind, Ronda decided to offer a
beginner’s workshop as part of the Words
in Winter Festival. ‘Storytellers Suzanne Sandow from Kyneton and Jackie
Kerin from Melbourne, lent their support and together we designed a 90 minute
workshop for people to hear, learn, and tell a story.’
‘The workshop was deemed a great success. Veronica surprised herself by telling a story for the first time and Susan Day (who had driven from Dunolly to join the group) shared an original story - the funny, informative and poignant tale of Clarence the Snake from Dunolly.’
Ronda and husband, John, have lived in
Maryborough for over twenty years. A little out of town on Daisy Hill, they
live in a mud brick home with the company of a herd of beautiful goats and
clutch of happy hens. ‘Our home is sometimes described as the Gingerbread House’.
Ronda says, ‘The next step is to find
ourselves a quiet place to meet and set a date. Our goal is to grow skills as tellers;
we won’t be reading or reciting stories however writers will find that telling
their stories is helpful to shaping their ideas. All are welcome. Sharing
stories strengthens community and deepens personal connections across genders,
generations and cultural backgrounds. We all have a story to tell.’
If you live in the Central Goldfields area
and would like to meet this emerging group of storytellers, contact Ronda Gault via Storytelling Australia Victoria at storytellingvic@live.com.au
Don't forget to put Maryborough Storytelling Circle in the subject bar.
And if Ballarat and Maryborough are no good for you, perhaps you are near Wonthaggi? Gael Cresp has been giving Storytelling classes through the U3A and telling stories at the Wonthaggi Library. You can contact Gael HERE
In time, we may have Storytelling Circles
dotted throughout Victoria!
