How
do the stories from the two hemispheres fuse the elements?
Storytelling Workshops and Performance
Jointly presented by Storytelling
Australia Victoria and the Art Gallery of Ballarat
International Storytellers
CHRISTINE WILLISON from WALES & CADU
CINELLI from BRAZIL
introduced by local storyteller
ANNEE STEWART Anne in action at the Art Gallery of Ballart
plus stories by members of
STORYTELLING
WORKSHOPS
9.30
Anne E Stewart Welcome and Introduction to the Gallery
10.00 Morning Tea (provided)
10.30Christine Willison, will spark off memories and imagination to inspire new
ideas for storytelling. Sharing stories from her repertoire she will
illustrate and define the creative and developmental processes involved with
storytelling including presentation, performance and visualisation skills.
Christine will encourage people to paint picture with words.
Christine on her beloved Pembrokeshire coast
12.30
Lunch (bring your own or take advantage of the many cafes nearby)
1.30
Cadu Cinelli performing as Os Tapetes Contadores de Histórias, (The Carpet
Storytellers) from Brazil, has created and used carpets and other cloth
objects (panels, suitcases, aprons, clothes, boxes and cloth books) as the
scenery for authored and popular tales from all over the world, in the attempt
to encourage children, youngsters and adults to enjoy arts and reading. He will
tell some stories from this repertoire
Cadu working with exquisite textile props made by himself and from Peru, France and other places
3.30
Afternoon Tea (provided)
4.00 Open
Mic Storytelling inspired by art in the Gallery (or
call Anne on 0408 550 945)
Allis tells a story in front of 'Under the Burden and Heat of the Day' by David Davies - January 2015 w/shop
WHERE: Art Gallery of Ballarat40 Lydiard Street Ballarat HERE
WHEN: Wednesday 13 January 2016
COST: $25 or $20 (members of Storytelling
Australia Victoria only)
BOOKINGS (Essential): Art Gallery of Ballarat 5320 5858
If you require further information: call Anne E
Stewart0408 550 945
TRANSPORT
The Gallery is a short walk from the Train
Station. For Melbourne commuters, check the timetable HERE.There will be a few of us departing from Southern Cross and Footscray Stations. If you'd like to travel with fellow storytellers call Jackie 0412 210 098
Thank you to all those people who have
contributed so much of their time and talents during 2015, ensuring that
Storytelling Australia Victoria continues to grow.
The SAV committee has met monthly via
teleconference throughout the year.In
addition we’ve had several full days where we’ve met to discuss and clarify our
vision, values and purpose. Thank you Kate Lawrence, Teena Hartnett, Louisa
John-Krol, Lana Woolf, Suzanne Sandow, Niki na Meadhra, Roslyn Quin and Ronda
Gault for all the minute taking, room booking, photocopying, cake, ideas, but
above all your time.
Looking back, our main role in 2015 has
been supporting storytellers and groups with publicity and events and getting
news out to you about festivals and conferences, local and international. It’s
been rewarding to see storytellers connecting and supporting each other’s
dreams and aspirations.
We look forward to launching a SAV monthly
storytelling event ‘Fabled Nights’. We’re still looking for a venue in the CBD
that feels just right.In 2016 members
can expect a newsletter. Nearly there…
World
Storytelling Day ideas are simmering. The theme is ‘Strong Women’. WSD is
set in cement in the SAV calendar. Details to be sorted but the plan is to celebrate in Mariam Issa's R.A.W. Garden. Mariam is also keen to have storytellers in her garden on a monthly basis throughout 2016. Kate Lawrence is coordinating so let her know if you would like to be involved. Mariam Issa is looking forward to filling her garden with stories
Gerry Nelson providing the music on World Storytelling Day
Here’s a snapshot of some of the adventures
of our members harvested from our blog and Facebook.
Outside
Melbourne
Ballarat's Simon Carroll snapped with Roslyn Quin at the Village Festival
Simon Carroll kick-started Ballarat Spoken Word
(Facebook). Kate Lawrence is running a monthly open mic in Woodend called the Story Door. Ronda Gault made good
use of the Words in Winter Festival and organised the inaugural Maryborough
Storytelling gathering and there are plans for this to grow. (Watch this
space.) In January, Anne E Stewart and the Ballarat Storytellers (with SAV)
offered a workshop: Myth
and Reality at the Art Gallery of Ballarat with visiting UK storyteller
Christine Willison. In Wonthaggi, Gael
Cresp offered workshops through the U3A and stories for Adults at the local
library.
Train traveling storytellers enjoying a wine after The Mabinogion w/shop
The storytellers who stepped up to the mic at the inaugural Story Door
Groups
If you explore our website, you’ll find three
groups that might be of interest. The Victorian Fairy Tale Ring is led by
Louisa John-Krol. The
Mahabharata Project is a group that connects via Facebook with interested
people from around the world (administered by SAV members Gerry Nelson and
Jackie Kerin). The Ballarat Storytellers is the longest running group.
Peter Fernon 'The Mahabharata Adventure' Newport Folk Festival
The Victorian Fairy Ring organised a mid-winter gathering at Strathvea
Shows
Beginning in February, Katherine Phelps ran
a monthly, family friendly variety show, Sandbox
Land. Jan Wositzky had a good year performing Canakkale Gallipoli. Lest We Forget. Jackie Kerin sprouted wings
and launched her collaborative piece Tales
from the Flyway (stories inspired by migratory shore birds). Roslyn Quin
offered shows in events across Melbourne throughout the year. And Niki na Meadhra developed her show Dancing the Bones of Irish Legend. Niki in action at a private House Concert in Melbourne
Sandbox Land
Workshops
and Festivals
Kim Billington’s therapeutic work has been
of great interest. Teena Hartnett and Kate Lawrence ran workshops in personal
storytelling at the Glen Eira and Williamstown Literary Festivals. Teena and
Ian McNally co-hosted the annual open floor event at the Newport Folk Festival.
Thank you to the people who have shared storytelling resources
and contributed stories to the website. If you have filmed or recorded a
complete story and would like to add it to the site – send it through. Let the
world see us in action.
Connections
Lana Woolf giving it her allin'Scenes on the Yarra'
Lana Woolf joined us from Melbourne Spoken Word. The
possibility of the poets and storytellers exploring collaborative projects is
exciting. The conversations between SAV and our sister storytelling
organisations around the country grow. We welcomed NSW President Christine
Carlton at our AGM. The National
networks have never been stronger. International links have been strengthened
and forged by our travellers to the UK and Ireland and in Asia through the
Mahabharata Project.
Thank you to all who have sent us news of
your events, stories and adventures to share. It is satisfying to see you
connecting and sharing your news on our Facebook.
Thank you to those who invest and promote
themselves as Victorian
Storytellers on our website. Our site is increasingly a go-to place for
people looking to engage and connect; our impact and visibility grows with your
confidence in us as a place to be seen.
Thank you to Alex Kharnam and Miles who have attended and filmed and photographed so many events throughout the year, not to mention fixing our props. We look forward to hearing some of your stories in 2016.
Jan Wositzky rehearsing with Miles for a story about a Dragon
So … there is only one last thing to say:
THANK YOU.
Stories contain hidden messages about
possible ways of overcoming adversity. Stories use metaphors that can
change the way we see ourselves and our world. They help to connect us
to each other and help in finding meaning and hope. Storytelling
encompasses both external therapeutic input and child-directed healing.
This workshop will be interactive and
practical with ample demonstrations and with brief exercises to develop
skills. The developmental appropriateness, value and efficacy of
storytelling in therapy will be explored. You will have a chance to
consider why storytelling works, how to introduce and incorporate
storytelling in counselling, gain a resource of sample stories as well
as ideas of where to look for suitable stories for therapy.
You will have the opportunity to:
Understand how stories can facilitate healing
Understand the theory informing this work
Experience and discuss the therapeutic uses of story telling
Practise creating and telling stories
Develop ways to incorporate storytelling into practice
Gain a set of story resources to use for counselling
Learn in the safety and support of a small group environment
This workshop is of interest to:
Psychologists, school counsellors, social workers, counsellors, case
workers, child and family counsellors, psychotherapists, pastoral
workers, other allied health professionals and students of these
disciplines. Provisional psychologists can attend at student rates.
Workshop Venue:
WellSpring Centre - 10 Y Street, Ashburton, Melbourne. Residential street parking and walking distance to trains and buses.
Facilitor: Kim Billington - Masters in Counselling, Grad Cert in Narrative Therapy.
NB Kanoon will pay all costs including accommodation and food.
Several Australian storytellers have attended this festival in the past and enjoyed the hospitality of the Festival.
Photo:
Poppy Cagacj for “Daylesford Strong Women” Exhibition
Jan 2015, Daylesford Convent Gallery
Anne E Stewart's Workshop has been postponed but don't be disappointed - it will be going ahead and Storytelling Vic will let you know the new date in plenty of time.
In this one day workshop Anne E Stewart will inspire, nurture and encourage your storytelling.
She will guide
you on your storyteller’s journey by facilitating:
goal setting,
story selection,
understanding
the pace and rhythm of stories
and the
development of performance skills.
Annewill share ‘tricks of the trade’ gleaned over
nearly 4o years storytelling. Working with myths, legends, folktales, historic
and personal narratives the participants will start to develop and enhancetheir own repertoire. For more details check
Anne’s website
Anne E Stewart is an acclaimed storyteller
with an international reputation. A versatile performer Anne has the energy and
voice to engage any audience. Her focus is on the shared stories of Australia
honouring Indigenous Celtic , Asian and World stories. Anne has told stories in
some of Australia’s major cultural institutions, art galleries and libraries as
well as on ABC radio and TV. She has been invited guest at Storytelling
festivals throughout Australia, Iran, the UK and in Mexico and Colombia.
