Warburton, a pristine river town in the Upper Yarra Valley,
will host first-time event ‘Transforming Writers’ this March.
With a focus on writing and expression that supports personal
and social change and development, and an emphasis on community,
interdependence and collaboration, this series of weekend workshops will appeal
to anyone interested in enhancing their own writing and storytelling skills for
both personal and professional development. Participants will be of varied
backgrounds and experiences and no writing experience is required.
Transforming Writers is the first event of its kind and seeks
to build a sense of belonging and genre for writers whose focus is transforming
in nature and fosters change, for example in areas of environment, social
justice, community and spirituality. Co-founder Lindy Schneider says, ‘Transforming
Writers touches on both the way writing is able to transform us as people, and
on the power of our words to transform others.’
Simon Oats
ATT: Of particular interest to storytellers working in the oral tradition will be Simon Oats. Simon is an acclaimed
storyteller, musician, actor and teacher and a graduate of the Victorian
College of the Arts. His most recent storytelling show “Orpheus in the
Underworld” has been acclaimed by audiences and critics alike. He is the author
of Storytelling for Intercultural Connections – A Handbook for
Australian Schools.
INFORMATION SPECIFIC LINKS (for full information):
Website www.transformingwriters.com.au
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Liberating the story with Dr Lewis
Mehl-Madrona, Dr Rocky Crocker and Barbara Mainguy
