When & Where:

Friday & Saturday,
August 7 & 8, 2009
Northland Public Library

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WORKSHOPS

All workshops will be held Friday at Northland Public Library and cost $35 per attendee per workshop. All workshops are open to everyone.

Kim Weitkamp (9:00am-10:45am) "The Wrinkles Project"
The Wrinkles Project is a national campaign to raise awareness of the treasure we have in our family stories, especially those stories belonging to our 'seasoned citizens'. This workshop is a must for families, teachers, pastors, and directors of independent living communities and community rec centers. It includes practical tips on how to do it, the process, dealing with older family members, learning the Memory Mapping technique, and more.

Michael Parent (11:00am-12:45pm) "Story Activities To Do with Children"
Story Activities To Do with Children teaches simple, low-tech, low-overhead story-related activities especially useful for teachers but handy for anyone who works with children (libraries, daycare centers, homes, etc.). Suggested activities involve children in stories in various ways and do not require special training or cash outlays on the part of grownups.

Lyn Ford (1:00-2:45pm) "From Talk to Text: Let's Compare"
From Talk to Text: Let's Compare examines story variants from several cultures, offering different ways to experience familiar folktales: Cinderella in many versions; The Three Little Pigs from Europe to Afri-lachia; The Tortoise and the Hare from Aesop to West Africa and beyond; Appalachian, Afrilachian, and European "Noodlehead" Stories, and others.

Charles Kiernan (3:00-4:45pm) "Instant Storytelling: Just add words"
Instant Storytelling: Just add words shows you the tricks of the trade! Perfect for beginners, especially those who are nervous about speaking in public. In this workshop we will talk about delivery, movement, and structure in simple terms that anyone can do. Then we will take what we learned and try it out with a partner, working in groups of two - you won't have to stand up in front of others. Come and have fun.

Tickets for the workshops can be purchased at Northland Public Library