Life, legends, history and fairytales come alive through the magic of storytelling.

April 12-20, 2008

Workshops

Saturday, April 12: 

Family Oral History Workshop

Tigard Public Library
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Learn how to tell stories in a family setting – from history to folk and fairy tales – pass them along to future generations. Designed for ages 10 - adult. Presented by nationally recognized storyteller Alton Takiyama-Chung (http://www.altonchung.com)

Sunday, April 20

Storytelling Tool Kit 101 & Story Swap

Beaverton City Library:
Workshop 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Story Swap 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Discover the techniques used to bring a story to life from two professional storytellers. Come with a short story to work on.  Participants will work in small groups to develop the skills needed to tell in public.  The workshop will end with a Story Swap. All interested participants may take the stage and present a 5 - 7 minute story. You will come away with the skills needed to tell and select stories for your audience.  Designed for ages 10 - adult.  Presented by storytellers Alton Takiyama-Chung and Anne Penfound.