Workshop: An Introduction to the Art of Storytelling

Would you like to go on a journey to the imaginary world of storytelling?

Have you ever met your inner storyteller?

Are you ready to suprise yourself with your ability to play and improvise?

 

This two day workshop targets adults with an interest in traditional narratives such as folk tales, fairy tales and myths. We will explore together the methods of telling a story through visualization techniques, improvisation, playfulness and retelling as core principles of contemporary oral storytelling. Participants will learn the essential steps of storytelling and how to apply these techniques in their presentations and communication.

Methods:

Traditional and improvised stories
Introduction to the understanding of orality, images, symbols and metaphors
Use of storyboard and story mapping
Awareness of body language and voice
Reflexion

Participants:

The workshop is open to anyone interested in the oral form of storytelling. No previous experience is required. The workshop will be held in English.

Dates and times:

Friday, October 25th 2019: 14-19:30h

Saturday, October 26th 2019: 11-16h

Place:

Meeting room, 1st floor

Mittelpunktbibliothek Schöneberg

„Theodor-Heuss-Bibliothek“

Hauptstr. 40

10827 Berlin

Registration: To sign up send an email to: contact-english@encounter-blog.com

before October 18th 2019.

Workshop facilitator: Pinar Ozutemiz (Degree in storytelling from UdK Berlin)