Name: Storytelling for teachers and educators
Start: 2024-09-28T09:30:00+01:00
End: 2024-09-28T12:30:00+01:00
Location: Kenilworth Library

Join award-winning performance storyteller Jason Buck to learn the tricks of the trade to 'putting down the book' and conjuring immersive worlds - for FREE!
Who is this suitable for? Teachers, teaching assistants, library workers, science communicators, SEN specialists, student teachers, Home Edders, and others involved in dealing with or telling stories to pupils of all ages.
What will I get? A hands on day of watching, learning and practising usable and actionable techniques for storytelling and presenting in memorable, engaging and immersive narratives and communications.
"Jason is one of the most engaging, dynamic and exciting storytellers I’ve seen in my work in the field. Teachers and children were enthralled by his performance". Helen Williams, National Literacy Trust
As well as coaching upcoming storytellers, Jason has worked with schools and universties telling stories and teaching how to tell, from year one to working with student teachers.
"The classes loved how interactive and expressive storytelling can be. Everyone was hooked! The workshops were an entertaining, creative and enriching way to celebrate 25 years of World Book Day". Dr Rebecca Jones, Malvern St James Girls School
09:30 - 11:30: Practical workshop, in a supportive and encouraging environment, on stage presence, characteristion, memory techniques for going 'off book', and how to deal with mistakes and difficult audiences
11:30 - 11:45: Break
11:45 - 12:30: Storytelling showcase, where Jason will demonstrate what's been learned so far, with some sample stories and finishing with a Q&A
"I loved Jason's workshop! ... the thing I loved most was feeling so comfortable". Workshop Participant. More workshop feedback on this (very short) video here...
This event is FREE for educators and teachers at all levels, although if you are unable to attend, please let us know so your place can be offered to someone else.