The St. John's Folk Arts Council
presents
"TWO STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS "
with JAN ANDREWS and RAY McGRATH
The St. John's Folk Arts Council
presents
"TWO STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS "
with JAN ANDREWS and RAY McGRATH
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Now, not in my time, and certainly not in your time, but in a time long ago, when monkeys walked, talked, and chewed tobacco… If you have an interest in the traditional art of storytelling, this is your opportunity to explore the world of tales, myth, and legend. As part of the second annual St. John’s Storytelling Festival, the St. John’s Folk Arts Council is pleased to offer up a brace of storytelling workshops, lead by two internationally acclaimed visiting storytellers.
“Find Yourself In A Folktale” - With Jan Andrews A journey of exploration into how the traditional folk and fairy tales speak to each one of us, offering us insights into our own lives. Jan Andrews gives storytelling workshops both to beginners and to those wishing to further develop their skills. DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5th 'Shaping The Story And The Telling' – With Ray McGrath Join Irish storyteller Ray McGrath to explore the use of symbols in storytelling and in the shaping of a story to connect with the universal experience of life's major personal passages. Learn how Ray’s own storytelling has been influenced by the work of Joseph Campbell in this workshop for emerging storytellers. DATE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6th
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Erin McArthur
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Jan Andrews likes to touch audiences deeply and has a particular interest in epic stories, as well as traditional folk and fairy tales. She delights in communicating her passion for the storyteller's art in workshops and teaching situations and has worked with dancers and with tellers of African heritage. Using the power of quiet and containment, Jan has performed at festivals across the country. Past National Coordinator for Storytellers of Canada/Conteurs du Canada and producer of Ottawa's Stories From the Ages, she has organized complete tellings of The Odyssey and The Iliad at her lakeside home.
Ray McGrath lives in a small river fishing village near Waterford in the south-east of Ireland. With support from the Ireland-Newfoundland Partnership he has developed a protocol for developing community based eco and heritage tourism. He believes that a good story well told can enhance the eco tourism experience especially in the interpretation of seascape and ecosystems. He has been featured on several Canadian radio programmes including Morningside and Vicki Gabereau show and does regular storytelling workshops with Elder Hostel groups in Ireland. |