The various Introductory Level storytelling related workshops and courses conducted in collaboration with the Association or under the auspices of the Association are listed below according to year.
For information on Intermediate Level Courses please refer to the Beyond Storytelling 101 tab under COURSES.
For information on Advanced Level Courses please refer to the Master Class tab under COURSES.
YEAR 2010
- 12th and 13th March 2010
Storytelling to Build Character and Values.
In unpredictable and difficult times, the world returns to age-old values such as strength of character, resilience, care and compassion. Discover how the gentle persuasive art of oral storytelling can be an effective tool in values education. This 3-hr workshop is suitable for parents, teachers, counsellors, volunteers, senior citizens, and others working in education and personal development.
Trainer: Rosemarie Somaiah of Asian Storytelling Network. www.asianstorytellingnetwork.com
- 12th and 13th March 2010
OH! That’s Easy! Creative Storytelling with OH Cards.
The genre of associative cards known as the ‘OH’ cards includes decks created for storytelling as well as other interchangeable decks. The cards are flexible, easy-to-use tools to generate creative and interesting stories within the classroom and outside. Whether the focus is on improving fluency, working with plot or character, or just having fun, they are an invaluable tool for anyone working with children and literacy.
Trainer: Rosemarie Somaiah of Asian Storytelling Network. www.asianstorytellingnetwork.com
- 30th January 2010 2.30pm to 5.30pm
Joining In: Participation Stories for Young Children .
This workshop is suitable for anyone who wants to tell stories to young children, by Sheila Wee of Storywise. www.storywise.com.sg
- 30th January 2010 10am – 1pm
Practical Magic: Prop Stories for Young Children
(A 3-hour workshop) There are many ways of telling stories, and using objects while telling is one of the most enjoyable for both the teller and the audience. In this very practical workshop, you will be introduced to a number of stories that are enhanced by the use of objects.
Trainer: Sheila Wee of Storywise. www.storywise.com.sg
- Tues 26 Jan 2010 (7 to 10 pm) & Saturday, 30 Jan 2010 (2 to 5 pm)
My Story: How to Craft & Tell Personal Stories
There are aspects of your life or the lives of people around you that you want to share with family, friends, business colleagues or client. Yet how can you make such personal stories sound more interesting and substantial than mere anecdotal accounts? My Story (a two-part workshop) will help you shape personal stories into tellable, thought-provoking tales that will fascinate the listener of your choice.
Facilitator: Verena Tay of MoonShadow Stories verena@moonshadowstories.org
- Saturday 16th January 2010/Saturday 23rd January 2010
An Introduction to Storytelling
A 9-hour workshop organised by Storywise in Collaboration with the Storytelling Association (Singapore). If you are interested in storytelling, but don’t know where to start, this is the workshop for you. This workshop (over two Saturdays) will give complete beginners a firm grounding in storytelling skills.
Trainer: Sheila Wee of Storywise. www.storywise.com.sg
- Tues 12 Jan 2010 (7 to 10 pm) & Sat16 Jan 2010 (2 to 5 pm)
Voice for the Storyteller: Enhancing Your Vocal Potential to Bring Stories Alive
What’s the point of telling stories when you speak softly or mumble and can’t be heard, or you sound lifeless and dull? Voice for the Storyteller (a two-part workshop) will equip you with the basic skills for vocal projection, speech clarity and vocal versatility, thereby adding life and texture to your storytelling.
Facilitator: Verena Tay of MoonShadow Stories verena@moonshadowstories.org
YEAR 2009
- 24th October 2009, 2–5 pm / 31st October 2009, 10 am–5 pm
An Introduction to Storytelling
(A 9-hour workshop) If you are interested in storytelling, but don’t know where to start, this is the workshop for you. This workshop (over two Saturdays) will give complete beginners a firm grounding in storytelling skills.
Trainer: Sheila Wee of Storywise. www.storywise.com.sg
- 4 June 2009/5 June 2009
Storytelling to Build Character and Values
Discover how the gentle persuasive art of oral storytelling can be an effective tool in values education. This 3-hr workshop is suitable for teachers, counsellors, volunteers, parents, senior citizens and others working in education and personal development.
Presented by: Asian Storytelling Network’s Rosemarie Somaiah
- 4 Apr 2009 2–5 pm
Joining In: Participation Stories for Young Children .
This workshop is suitable for anyone who wants to tell stories to young children
Trainer: Sheila Wee of Storywise.
- 7 March 2009, 2–5 pm
Practical Magic: Prop Stories for Young Children
(A 3-hour workshop) There are many ways of telling stories, and using objects while telling is one of the most enjoyable for both the teller and the audience. In this very practical workshop, you will be introduced to a number of stories that are enhanced by the use of objects.
Trainer: Sheila Wee of Storywise.
- 21 February 2009, 2–5 pm / 28th February 2009, 10 am–5 pm
An Introduction to Storytelling
(A 9-hour workshop) If you are interested in storytelling, but don’t know where to start, this is the workshop for you. This workshop (over two Saturdays) will give complete beginners a firm grounding in storytelling skills.
Trainer: Sheila Wee of Storywise. www.storywise.com.sg
YEAR 2008
- 8 Nov 2008, 2–5 pm; 15 Nov, 10 am–1 pm & 2–5 pm
An Introduction to Storytelling
a beginners’ course
Trainer: Sheila Wee, Asian Storytelling Network
YEAR 2007
Joining In: Participation Stories for Young Children
by the Asian Storytelling Network
- 21 Apr 2007, 2–5 pm
Practical Magic: Prop Stories for Young Children
by the Asian Storytelling Network
- 24 Mar, 2–5 pm; Sat 31 Mar, 2–5 pm; Sun 1 Apr 2007, 3–6 pm
Introduction to Storytelling
by Rosemarie Somaiah, Sheila Wee & Kiran Shah of Asian Storytelling Network
