Anna Jarrett
The Travelling Storyteller
Based at Batemans Bay on the South Coast NSW, Australia
"Connecting people & places through stories"
STORY NEWS
An occasional newsletter of storytelling events, reviews, profiles and thoughts
Issue 1 May 07
Hello! I am pleased to be adding a new part to my website which will include some of the wonderful ways of working with story in both Australia and overseas. This issues features Jenni Cargill Strong’s storytelling workshop series in Byron Bay hinterland. Jenni is a captivating storyteller with a deep passion and understanding for the oral tradition of storytelling and its diverse contemporary forms. I highly recommend all of the workshops which Jenni is hosting this year and look forward to enjoying a growing community of storytellers, story lovers and people who work with story in their personal and professional lives.
Happy reading!
Storytree Company presents
STORYTELLING
WORKSHOPS 2007
at Samaya Retreat Centre
BYRON BAY HINTERLAND
AUSTRALIA
‘Something is happening in the power
and practice of story:
in the midst of overwhelming noise and distraction,
the voice of story is calling us to remember our true selves.’
Christina Baldwin,
The Storycatcher
WHO IS THE STORYTREE COMPANY?
Jenni Cargill Strong is Director of Storytree Company.
Jenni is a professional storyteller who has toured over 1200 schools. She has been a guest performer and teacher at the Byron Writers Festival and the Woodford Folk Festival and has taught in the community college setting. One of her three storytelling albums won an award from the National Library of Australia.
WHO ARE THE WORKSHOPS FOR?
At Story Tree Workshops, men and
women from all walks of life and levels of experience are more than
welcome. The common thread is story and storytelling- whether you are
learning to write your life story, enliven your corporate or community
presentation, deepen your spiritual quest or simply gain confidence to
tell stories to your grandchildren. You don’t need any experience in
storytelling to come along. In fact, you don’t even need to know what
storytelling is! Just bring your curiosity! In the workshops participants
work at their own level and you won’t have to get up and perform in front
of others –unless you want to! So come and delight with us in the fruits
of the Story Tree - rich, ancient and deeply nourishing.
JUNE 15 – 17
BEYOND POWER POINT
PRESENTATIONS
RICHARD VINYCOMB &
JENNI CARGILL-STRONG
Are you needing an alternative to
powerpoint to really convey your message? Information given in the context
of a well told story can be more enjoyable to receive and also easier to
retain. In this playful, participative workshop, basic storytelling
techniques will be explored in the context of bringing presentations to
life. Richard is experienced in giving presentations in community
and corporate settings. He has worked as Program manager for the Australia
Council, as Community Arts Officer in Brisbane and Melbourne and is
currently Director of adult education in the Byron Shire. He is also a
theatre director and founded Cape Byron Playback Theatre Company. Jenni,
graduate of the Drama Action Centre and Director of the Storytree Company,
is a professional storyteller who has toured over 1200 schools. She has
been a guest performer and teacher at the Byron Writers Festival and the
Woodford Folk Festival and has taught in the community college setting. One
of her three storytelling albums won an award from the National Library of
Australia. Visit website
Venue Samaya Retreat Centre
JULY 30 – AUGUST 1
WRITING
THE STORIES OF YOUR LIFE
BRIDGET BRANDON
A three day retreat in Byron after
the Writer’s Festival. Life Writing is a rich source of laughter, wisdom
and community. It takes you on a journey through the layers of your life’s
meaning. Your writing skills will evolve naturally and quickly. You don’t
need to be a writer; as well as writing prompts you’ll be given a variety
of creative approaches to enter your story. Creative “jumpstarts” to
memory gets your pen onto the page and keeps it flowing. These quiet days offer a fluid space for solitude, being with nature, intimacy with
others, and meditation. You will gain confidence in bringing your writing
alive; develop your listening and storytelling skills; value your life
experience; gain appreciation of your spontaneity and creativity and learn
the value of story.
Bridget was the founder of the innovative Drama Action Centre in
Sydney. She established Storyworks Australia in 1997. Storyworks teaches
people how to write the story of their own lives. Along with a vibrant
creative career Bridget is a devoted meditator. Her deep practice of
compassion gives her a unique ability to listen and to value the small and
the large stories of life. Visit website
Venue Samaya Retreat Centre
SEPTEMBER 21 – 23
IF YOU CAN TALK, YOU CAN SING!
FRANKIE ARMSTRONG (UK)
A basic weekend workshop to free
the voice, bring awareness of the body-voice relationship and play with
the continuum from speaking to singing. For singers and non-singers,
storytellers and public speakers. Frankie, a renowned singer and
teacher, has been running voice workshops in Britain, Continental Europe,
North America and Australia since 1975. “There is something essentially
so joyous about this way of singing that most people’s resistance melts and
they are caught up.” Sheila Miller-‘Folk News’ (Britain) Visit website
Venue Samaya Retreat Centre
SEPTEMBER 24 – 26
SINGING THE ARCHETYPES MASTERCLASS
FRANKIE ARMSTRONG (UK)
A three day masterclass with Frankie.
Using physical preparation, the imagination and story, to find the vocal
qualities accessed through mythical figures- in order to extend the
possibilities of vocal expression. “Whether working at the National
Theatre Studio or in a community setting, Frankie Armstrong is able
to unlock the most extraordinary and thrilling sounds from people’s
voices…” Nigel Jamieson- Director International Workshop Festival.
Venue Samaya Retreat Centre
Samaya Retreat
The Samaya Retreat Centre is a
beautiful bushland property in the rolling hills of Rosebank, 35 minutes
by car from Byron Bay, 20 minutes from Lismore and Mullumbimby. All
workshops at Samaya will allow time to explore the beautiful grounds,
have a dip in the creek or enjoy a massage (available by arrangement).
Samaya meals are vegetarian using good, natural quality food cooked with
love. Special diets catered for on request.
For more information about Samaya Retreat Centre go to the website. However to book accommodation for a Story Tree Retreat just book through Jenni. See website
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