by storytree | Jan 18, 2013 | Learning to tell stories, Public Performances, Storytelling, Uncategorized, Water stories
Mostly when parents tell stories to their children, the children are enchanted, enthusiatic and appreciative! But not always! This blogpost is dedicated to any parents who are telling stories to their offspring and being met with disapproval. If this is you, here...
by storytree | Dec 7, 2012 | Resources, Storytelling
Usually I channel my creativity into storytelling, performing or teaching. I have never been particularly crafty, except when making Vasalissa dolls. But a good friend must have sensed just what I was needing recently. My friend Melaina, (author of ‘The Circle...
by storytree | Jan 22, 2012 | Public Performances, Storytelling
To tell the truth, I have a love-hate relationship with Woodford Folk Festival. That is because it is usually either stinky hot and dusty or very, very muddy. It’s a bit like after a woman gives birth, you say “Never again”. Then the baby is so cute,...
by storytree | Dec 3, 2011 | Fairy Tales, Green Storytelling, Storytelling, Uncategorized
ABOVE: A wondrous Fairy I saw at the summery Woodford Folk Festival many years ago. She wore gumboots as it was very muddy that year. Listen to my retelling of this tale for FREE via Soundcloud. Christmas was originally a Winter Solstice tradition. Here in Australia...
by storytree | Jul 19, 2011 | Resources, Storytelling, Uncategorized
Storytelling has an enormous number of applications. Millions of people worldwide are rediscovering it’s power. They are also creatively adapting it for modern needs: in education, business, health and social welfare. Internationally there are storytelling...
by storytree | Jun 21, 2011 | Storytelling, Uncategorized
On Wednesday, at least in the southern hemisphere, it will be the winter solstice. This year I celebrated early with a small story gathering. We ate soup, then shared and improvised stories by our cosy fireside. I love the sight, sound and scent of a wood fire!...
