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Carol Graham

Disciplines

Storytelling

Workshops for Ages

All ages – including special needs, community projects and inset sessions

Workshops Offered

I offer transformational storytelling and story making workshops.

Examples include:
    “Story in a Day” – Primary and pre primary
    “Spinning Gold” -Children as Storytellers.
    “Storytelling Workshops for Adults”

I have designed and delivered sessions around the following themes:

Pre-schools and nurseries;
Feather, Fur and Fin – animal tales from around the world
The Enchanted Garden – stories to celebrate the four seasons.

Primary;
The Gift of Aloha – tales from the Hawaiian Islands
Sindawe’s Story – tales from Africa
Pot Luck!!!! – stories of magical and marvelous pots!!
Tales from the Ancient World – from Egypt, Greece, or China

Sessions can be created to compliment different themes or projects.

Artist Statement

Storytelling is a dynamic and exciting art form, and within the magic of the story circle many things are at work reaching deep into the hearts and minds of those present. Weaving together tales from around the world I create vibrant and engaging story performances and workshops. My approach is very gentle and open-hearted - encouraging those present to enter fully into the world of the imagination and its endless possibilities. Story reaches right across the curriculum and through the fascinating space between ‘the tale, the teller and the told’ lies the opportunity to tap into and explore the treasure trove of creativity that each and every person has inside them. I have a colourful repertoire of ways to explore and encourage creative expression and I integrate movement, music, visualisation, voice work,drama and role play into my work. To enhance story-making and recording I offer book-making, weaving and sewing projects, and the making of story objects or props.

I have a lot of experience in mainstream settings and have also worked in art galleries, theatres, folk festivals and open spaces. Most of my work takes place in nurseries and primary schools across the West of England. I am inspired by the children I meet and delight in the pleasure we gain from sharing stories. I am passionate about reaching “unstoried” children and have seen the tremendous benefits of creating a story circle and a storytelling community within schools.

Before I became a professional storyteller I was a teacher for over twelve years and am very interested in creative learning and teaching. I aim to work in full partnership with educators and would like to collaborate with artists from other fields.