StoryFest 2018: Workshop - The Magic of Storytelling with Children - by Mara Menzies | Peatixtag:peatix.com,2011:12021-11-15T09:37:01+08:00PeatixStoryFest SingaporeStoryFest 2018: Workshop - The Magic of Storytelling with Children - by Mara Menziestag:peatix.com,2018:event-3647902018-06-02T11:00:00SGT2018-06-02T11:00:00SGT
Mara MenziesWorkshop – The Magic of Storytelling with ChildrenDate: Saturday, 2 June 2018Time: 11 am-1 pm (10-min break)Venue: The Blue Room, The Arts HouseTicket price: $20ADMITTANCE RULES:All patrons are required to purchase
tickets for admissionAdmission is subject to proof of
tickets purchased Latecomers advisory: All latecomers
must wait for suitable cue for seating
No Refunds, no exchange of tickets
Recommended for: Parents &
Caregivers Teachers &
Educators Counselling
& Therapy Storytellers Librarians Community
FacilitatorsWorking with children is exhilarating,
exhausting and there is never a dull moment! Stories have incredible power and
influence over children and is an excellent conduit to a multitude of important
skills such as: Improved listening skills Improved vocabulary and grammar Improved expressive skills Greater confidence Greater imagination and creativityThis workshop will introduce practical tips
and techniques on how to engage with young audiences between ages 4 to 8 years.For many people who work with children,
storytelling can feel like a terrifying proposal. This workshop is ideal for
those new to storytelling, looking to improve their confidence or those who
wish to find ways to better incorporate it into their work. It offers practical
solutions for engaging a young audience, including how to use your voice, facial
expressions and physicality to keep the children at the heart of the story.
Participants will be taken on a journey of discovery and explore diverse
strategies for group engagement. Using a combination of storytelling, hands-on
activities and discussion, the workshop will explore the process of choosing
the right kind of stories for children and methods of ensuring children play an
important role in the storytelling process.
This workshop is an interactive and
participatory experience with group discussions and group activity as well as
opportunities to try out techniques in a safe and supportive space.Areas Addressed:A practical workshop that will explore tips
and techniques to assist storytelling with children: How to engage the children physically Importance of exaggerated facial
expressions Methods to increase confidence Voice techniques: call and response,
song and rhyme, repetition Conveying characters convincingly Links to sources of stories and other
story aids online Tools that are available and the
different ways to maximise their efficiencyPlease come in loose, comfortable clothing.About Mara Menzies
Mara Menzies is a Kenyan/Scottish storyteller who
draws from her rich and diverse cultural heritage. She has performed and led
storytelling workshops around the world including Kenya, Singapore, Jamaica,
Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, Cuba, USA and across the UK. Her repertoire is
substantial and her children are her two harshest critics. She is passionate in
how stories have the power to challenge perceptions, to transform and heal.
Mara firmly believes that stories will change our world for the better.Mara Menzies has toured internationally
sharing her particular style of storytelling at schools, festivals and conferences
around the world for the last 10 years. She is Storyteller in Residence at
Craigroyston Primary School, performs regularly at the Edinburgh Fringe
Festival and is founder of the Kwale Heritage Trail, a unique platform for
sharing and celebrating Kenyan stories through art and performance.
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO RECORDING
RULESUnauthorized video and audio recording is not permitted for this event.
Photography without flash and without disrupting the artists/event is permitted within reason.Presented by The Storytelling Centre Limited and The Arts HouseWith the support of National Arts Council SingaporeFor more info, please visit www.storyfestsg.com
Updatestag:peatix.com,2018-03-29 17:26:482018-03-29 17:26:48Title was changed to "StoryFest 2018: Workshop - The Magic of Storytelling with Children - by Mara Menzies". Orig#327479Updatestag:peatix.com,2018-03-21 09:45:562018-03-21 09:45:56Venue was changed to "Blue Room (The Arts House)". Orig#325453