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Roy Dyson is preparing to set up a much more comprehensive Story Diary. When ready this will be found at http://www.storytelling-diary.co.uk

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SFS EVENTS AND STORYTELLING FESTIVALS LIST

The Scottish Storytelling Centre website also has information on other Scottish festivals.

Information on festivals in Ireland contact the Verbal Arts Centre 028 7126 6946 http://www.verbalartscentre.co.uk/storyart.htm

January 2006

28th January to 4th February 2006 National Storytelling Week 2006: National Storytelling Week 2006 will run 28th January to 4th February 2006.
30th January - 5th February Winter's Edge Festival: The festival takes place in Much Wenlock, Shropshire. See National Storytelling Week 2006 page for event listing for this festival.
All enquiries should go to:
E-mail: info@festivalattheedge.com
Tel: 01939 236626
Web: http://www.festivalattheedge.org/

April 2006

7th - 9th April 2006 Journey to the Heart: The 2006 Annual Gathering of the Society for Storytelling: At the Elmhurst School of Dance, Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Booking form and programme ( MS Word, 75Kb )
For more info contact: Wendy Eades, Tel: 024 766 17762

June 2006

5th - 12th June 2006 Myths and Oracles of Greece: Experience the power and magic of ancient myth told in the places where they were once held sacred. Spend a week in the company of storyteller Chris Smith and classical scholar Carolyn Perry, visiting the temples of Ancient Greece. Every day, stories of the Gods will be told in the magical atmosphere of the ancient shrines, nourishing your imagination in an epic landscape. Spectacular scenery, mythic monuments and timeless tales combine in a unique experience of story and place.; You will hear tales of Zeus in his Oracle at Dodona; at Necromanteon we visit Hades and Persephone in the Oracle of the Dead; at Kassiope we meet the Goddess of Love in her sanctuary; in Orraon we remember Achilles; in Thermos enter the Temple of Artemis; and finally a day with Apollo at the Oracle of Delphi.; In the evenings there will be time for optional lectures on the mythology and history, to further deepen your understanding of the Gods and heros we encounter, and a chance for those who wish to develop their own storytelling skills.; For more information vivit www.CharioteerToursGreece.gr or e-mail tours@CharioteerToursGreece.gr

January 2007

27th January - 3rd February 2007 National Storytelling Week 2007: The 7th National Storytelling Week will run in 2007 (That's the year after next) will run from Saturday 27th January to 3rd February 2007.

STORYTELLING COURSES

Storytelling Courses at Hawkwood College in 2006

Hawkwood College is a lovely, welcoming venue with excellent food and stunning views over the Severn Vale. Established in 1949, it offers a dynamic, year-round programme of courses in creative exploration.

Bookings and Enquiries to Hawkwood College, Painswick Old Road, Stroud GL6 7QW Tel: 01453-759034 Email: info@hawkwoodcollege.co.uk www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk

Three storytelling courses through the year with Alexander MacKenzie

THE MAGIC OF STORYTELLING
Alexander MacKenzie
Saturday 11 February
A creative, stimulating and sometimes hilarious day with a brilliant storyteller, who encourages spontaneity and naturalness. Not to be missed! £59 including delicious lunch and refreshments. Course no. 065.

SPONTANEOUS STORYTELLING
Alexander MacKenzie
Fri 12 - Sun 14 May
An experiential, interactive weekend. Free up your imagination and develop an engaging, spontaneous approach to storytelling. Plot structures, improvisation and speaking from the heart will characterise the workshop. Residential single £172; shared £152; non-residential £122. Course no. 193.

UNTRADITIONAL STORYTELLING
Alexander MacKenzie
Fri 13 - Sun 15 October
A weekend with an interesting twist: crafting traditional stories in an improvisational way. Liberated imagination, zest and fun combine with solid storytelling skills to create never-told-before 'untraditional' tales. Residential single £172; shared £152; non-residential £122. Course no. 413.

Related courses of interest:

SACRED SPACE OF THE WORD
with Jay Ramsay
Fri 24 - Sun 26 February
Finding and celebrating the poet in you. A popular and accessible workshop with a very experienced, encouraging tutor.Explore your creative process in seven stages, using visualisation, imagination and sharing with others. Highly recommend for wordsmiths of all kinds! Residential single £162; shared £142; non-residential £112. Course no. 084.

THE WAY OF STORY:The Craft and Soul of Writing
with Cathrine Ann Jones
Fri 5 to Sun 7 May
"Cathrine Ann Jones is in possession of a powerful talent. (Norman Mailer)" A transformative journey for writers of all levels and all narrative forms, with an acclaimed American writer. Learn seven steps to story structure; create memorable characters and dialogue;balance craft with intuitive skills; access and free your potential story. Residential single £172; shared £ 152; non-residential £122. Course no. 186.

GAIA'S PLAYGROUND
Exploring Clowning and Deep Ecology
with Vivian Gladwell
Fri 26 to Sun 28 May
What if the natural world could speak directly to us? What would it say? Through the clown's empathy and playful imagination, we open ourselves to the wonder and mystery that is Gaia's playground. Vivian's influences include Jonathan Kay and Roy Hart Theatre. Residential single £ 177; shared £157; non-residential £127. Course no. 212. Residential single £172; shared £152; non-residential £122.

Katie Lloyd
Development Coordinator
Hawkwood College
Painswick Old Road
Stroud
Gloucestershire GL6 7QW
tel: 01453-759034
www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk

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