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Introduction to Storytelling I & II

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Aug 21

Introduction to Storytelling I & II

Interested in storytelling but don't know where to start? These workshops by professional storyteller Sheila Wee are for you.

By Singapore Book Council

When and where

Date and time

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 09:30 - Sat, 28 Aug 2021 17:45 +08

Location

Singapore Book Council Training Room 90 Goodman Road Block E, #03-32, Goodman Arts Centre *Please note that there is no lift access to the Training Room, 439053 Singapore

Refund Policy

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About this event

If you are interested in storytelling, but don’t know where to start, these workshops facilitated by Sheila Wee, are for you. In two 7-hour modules of hands-on training (over 2 consecutive Saturdays), you will gain a firm grounding in storytelling skills. You will leave with one ready-to-tell story and the tools and confidence to learn and tell more stories.

In a warm and supportive group environment you will learn why storytelling is such a powerful form of communication; how stories can be structured to hook listener’s attention, and discover your own personal storytelling style. Through group, partner and individual exercises, you will be guided through a step-by-step method of learning to tell a story without memorising the words. You will also discover how to add details to make the story uniquely yours, and learn effective story rehearsal and performance techniques

Outline for Introduction to Storytelling I:

  • What is storytelling?
  • Why use storytelling?
  • The benefits of storytelling
  • Performance techniques
  • The different applications of storytelling
  • Vocal expression and vocal energy
  • The story learning process
  • Performance practice
  • Reflections

Outline for Introduction to Storytelling II:

  • Which types of stories work for different age groups
  • Understanding the ingredients for an effective storytelling experience
  • Being in the moment - working on being spontaneous in your storytelling
  • How to use effective story architecture in crafting your stories
  • Discovering your natural storytelling style
  • Going deeper into the story for better performance
  • Reflections

This workshop is suitable for beginners. The Introduction to Storytelling I & II workshops are in-person programmes and will be held at the Singapore Book Council at Goodman Arts Centre.

Discounts do not apply for the Introduction to Storytelling I & II bundle tickets.

NTUC members may also enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme). Click here to find out more.

For workshop enquiries, please email programmes@bookcouncil.sg

Facilitator

Sheila Wee has been a professional storyteller for 21 years and has been running the Introduction to Storytelling Course in various forms since 1999.

As well as running Storywise, her storytelling business, Sheila is a Director of the Federation of Asian Storytellers (FEAST), a Director of the Singapore based non-profit Story Connection and a former President and current Executive Committee member of the Storytelling Association (Singapore).

Sheila’s storytelling experience is deep and wide-ranging. She has performed for thousands of preschool, primary and secondary students, curated and performed exhibit specific performances for museums, trained tourist guides and docents to use storytelling in their tours, trained teachers and lecturers to use storytelling in their teaching and corporate, military and civil service leaders in the use of storytelling as an organisational tool.

Sheila’s highly practical workshops have garnered consistently high ratings from participants. Her Singapore clients include the ECDA, MOE, WWF, Star Learners Preschool Group, National Gallery, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy–NUS, Yale-NUS, SMU, SIT, STB, MND, HDB.

Cancellation:

The workshop can be cancelled or postponed two weeks before the workshop date if the minimum number of participants is not met. Participants will be fully refunded for workshops cancelled by us.

Participants who are unable to attend a workshop they have registered for are to inform us of the reason two weeks before the workshop date. They will be fully refunded in the event of extenuating and mitigating circumstances (E.g. illness, bereavement, accidents) . Those who inform us up to 5 working days before the workshop date will receive a 50% refund. Those who did not turn up at the workshop will not receive a refund.

Upon registration, you are deemed to have read and understood the cancellation and withdrawal policy and accept the terms contained therein.

Please note there is no lift to the venue.

Tags

  • Singapore Events
  • Central Singapore Events
  • Things to do in Singapore
  • Singapore Classes
  • Singapore Arts Classes
  • #storytelling
  • #storytelling_workshop
  • #performance_storytelling
  • #storytelling_for_office
  • #storytelling_in_classroom
  • #beginner_storytelling
  • #sheila_wee

About the organiser

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Singapore Book Council

Singapore Book Council (SBC) is a charity founded in 1968. Its vision is to Build Our Imagine-nation by developing creativity, imagination and original thought through writing, reading, illustrating and storytelling. Its mission is to fulfil this vision through books and literary art events, workshops, and awards, because it all starts with a story.

 Support the Singapore Book Council!
As an independent charity with IPC status, the Singapore Book Council relies heavily on individual donations to help us promote a diverse, multilingual Singapore literature. Please donate to us so that we can organise more events like this, especially during this challenging time: https://www.giving.sg/singapore-book-council-limited

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