“ Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.”

G.K. Chesterton (1874 – 1936)

What is storytelling?

Storytelling is as ancient as the poetry of Homer, as classic as a ghost story told around a campfire,  and as contemporary as the email joke you just got from your aunt Bertha. Now more than ever, in our high-tech age, the “lost art” of storytelling is being rediscovered. All of us, children and adults alike, are nurtured and delighted by the chance to slow down, meet face-to-face, and LISTEN to one another.

For me one of the chief joys and fascinations of storytelling is how the same archetypal themes and characters are found in traditions from around the globe, just “dressed in different clothes.” This makes storytelling an ideal avenue for cross-cultural communication and multicultural education.

It was a wise person who said that you cannot hate someone once you know their story. Listening to and telling stories, we learn to know ourselves, our  planet, and those we share it with in way that’s

eaccessible         ememorable        efun

Liz teaches CHILDREN

1.   Once Upon a Time… (Storytelling Workshop for children 8 – 11)
   

2.   Stories + Art = Fun!
   (hands on stories & easy art-craft projects for ages 5 – 8)
   

3.   Pass It On! An Intergenerational Storytelling Project
   

1. Liz teaches ADULTS
   

1.   Find Your Voice – Share Your Stories!
   

2.   How to Learn a Folktale in an Hour
   (great for teachers & librarians)
   

3.   Using Storytelling Techniques to Enhance Your Docent Tours
   

4.   Pass It On! An Intergenerational Storytelling Project
   

5.   TimeSlips® Creative Group Storytelling for People with Dementia
   

Click HERE to HEAR Liz tell a story