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(Sat 19 Oct: 10:30am - SOLD OUT) Join storyteller Peter Chand and explore how we can use stories and storytelling to improve emotional literacy. Especially relevant for teachers and storytellers working in schools, where recent pandemic times have left young people with an emotional gap that needs bridging. Learn useful tools and ways to approach emotional literacy through story. ~~~~~~~~~~ 2024 marks the 35th anniversary of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Since 1989, SISF has been building bridges between cultures, artists and audiences all over the world through the power of storytelling – connecting past, present and future. This year’s theme is ‘Bridges Between’. At a time where literal, figurative and societal walls continue to be constructed, we invite everyone to look beyond these boundaries and to celebrate the last and the next 35 years of storytelling with us. ~~~~~~~~~~ Purchase a Storytelling Festival Pass and make the most of SISF 2024! Buy A Pass
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Training Venue at SSC
(Sat 23 Nov: 10:30am) A hands-on, practical session on developing your live storytelling skills, with leading storyteller Ruth Kirkpatrick. This participative workshop takes you a step further in exploring your own storytelling talent in various contexts and situations. Let out your inner storyteller and learn to hone your skills! For storytellers with some amount of experience. Participants are invited to bring along a story they are working on (up to 7 minutes) and receive feedback and suggestions from Ruth and the group. ~~~~~~~~~~ Our participatory sessions are designed to help you improve your skills and share your experiences with fellow storytelling enthusiasts. This carefully curated workshop programme offers you the chance to work with highly-skilled and experienced artists, giving you guidance on improving your practice and discovering your own talent. Did you know? Members of the Scottish Storytelling Forum are entitled to discounted rates on our storytelling workshops. For more information on memberships please visit the Storytelling Forum website. ~~~~~~~~~~ Pay it Forward If you are willing and able to donate a workshop place to another person, you now can! Click the button above and select the ticket price to donate. We will then be able to offer a free place to someone who would not have been able to attend otherwise. If you feel the Pay It Forward scheme would benefit you and would like to request a free ticket please email our Reception Team where you will be allocated a ticket if available. We hold 1 space per workshop for Pay It Forward requests.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
Training Venue
(Mon 28 Oct: 10:30am) A workshop for more experienced storytellers looking to spice up their stories through rhythms, chants, music and movements. Join guest storyteller from India Jeeva Raghunath to add flavour and depth to your stories. ~~~~~~~~~~ 2024 marks the 35th anniversary of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Since 1989, SISF has been building bridges between cultures, artists and audiences all over the world through the power of storytelling – connecting past, present and future. This year’s theme is ‘Bridges Between’. At a time where literal, figurative and societal walls continue to be constructed, we invite everyone to look beyond these boundaries and to celebrate the last and the next 35 years of storytelling with us. ~~~~~~~~~~ Purchase a Storytelling Festival Pass and make the most of SISF 2024! Buy A Pass
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Training Venue at SSC
(Mon 21 Oct: 10:30am) Join storyteller Jacqueline Harris for a look at adult ADHD through the lens of folktales of difference and belonging, and the stories we tell ourselves about who we think we are. The workshop explores how, as human beings, we navigate our lives through story, and the choices this opens up once we notice it at work in real time. Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival. ~~~~~~~~~~ 2024 marks the 35th anniversary of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Since 1989, SISF has been building bridges between cultures, artists and audiences all over the world through the power of storytelling – connecting past, present and future. This year’s theme is ‘Bridges Between’. At a time where literal, figurative and societal walls continue to be constructed, we invite everyone to look beyond these boundaries and to celebrate the last and the next 35 years of storytelling with us. ~~~~~~~~~~ Purchase a Storytelling Festival Pass and make the most of SISF 2024! Buy A Pass
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Training Venue at SSC
(Sat 16 Nov: 10:30am - SOLD OUT) A hands-on, practical introduction to live storytelling and the associated skills. Storyteller Janis Mackay leads this participatory session for anyone curious about discovering and developing their own storytelling talent. Let out your inner storyteller and learn to craft your skills. For new and aspiring storytellers. Janis Mackay is an award-winning storyteller and author based in Edinburgh, Scotland, where she also teaches creative writing. She is the author of The Fairy Song, The Selkie Girl, and the Magnus Fin and Accidental Time Traveller trilogies. Janis also facilitates the Scottish Storytelling Forum's Apprentice Storyteller programme. ~~~~~~~~~~ Our participatory sessions are designed to help you improve your skills and share your experiences with fellow storytelling enthusiasts. This carefully curated workshop programme offers you the chance to work with highly-skilled and experienced artists, giving you guidance on improving your practice and discovering your own talent. Did you know? Members of the Scottish Storytelling Forum are entitled to discounted rates on our storytelling workshops. For more information on memberships please visit the Storytelling Forum website. ~~~~~~~~~~ Pay it Forward If you are willing and able to donate a workshop place to another person, you now can! Click the button above and select the ticket price to donate. We will then be able to offer a free place to someone who would not have been able to attend otherwise. If you feel the Pay It Forward scheme would benefit you and would like to request a free ticket please email our Reception Team where you will be allocated a ticket if available. We hold 1 space per workshop for Pay It Forward requests.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
Training Venue
(Sun 27 Oct: 10:30am) Following the Language Café project of the Grampian Regional Equality Council, storyteller Anna Fancett shares the most successful activities and tools from her storytelling and English language teaching practices. Focusing on cross cultural work, she will include tips on cultural sensitivity and plain English. ~~~~~~~~~~ 2024 marks the 35th anniversary of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Since 1989, SISF has been building bridges between cultures, artists and audiences all over the world through the power of storytelling – connecting past, present and future. This year’s theme is ‘Bridges Between’. At a time where literal, figurative and societal walls continue to be constructed, we invite everyone to look beyond these boundaries and to celebrate the last and the next 35 years of storytelling with us. ~~~~~~~~~~ Purchase a Storytelling Festival Pass and make the most of SISF 2024! Buy A Pass
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Training Venue at SSC
(Sun 20 Oct: 10:30am) Drawn from his personal experience in Asia, Africa and the Americas working in immigrant, refugee and interfaith communities, Sef Townsend’s workshop aims at sharing some of the ways he uses stories to bring people together, break down inhibitions and build cooperation. Participants are encouraged to celebrate our differences as much as to share the common experiences that make us all human. ~~~~~~~~~~ 2024 marks the 35th anniversary of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Since 1989, SISF has been building bridges between cultures, artists and audiences all over the world through the power of storytelling – connecting past, present and future. This year’s theme is ‘Bridges Between’. At a time where literal, figurative and societal walls continue to be constructed, we invite everyone to look beyond these boundaries and to celebrate the last and the next 35 years of storytelling with us. ~~~~~~~~~~ Purchase a Storytelling Festival Pass and make the most of SISF 2024! Buy A Pass
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Training Venue at SSC
(Sat 26 Oct: 10:30am) Naomi Wilds is the founder and lead producer of storytelling production company Adverse Camber Productions. Come along and find out more about the work they do. What is a producer? How do they choose the stories they work with? How can storytellers get involved, or develop their own producing skills? Find the answers to these and many more burning questions at this interactive session with Naomi. ~~~~~~~~~~ 2024 marks the 35th anniversary of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Since 1989, SISF has been building bridges between cultures, artists and audiences all over the world through the power of storytelling – connecting past, present and future. This year’s theme is ‘Bridges Between’. At a time where literal, figurative and societal walls continue to be constructed, we invite everyone to look beyond these boundaries and to celebrate the last and the next 35 years of storytelling with us. ~~~~~~~~~~ Purchase a Storytelling Festival Pass and make the most of SISF 2024! Buy A Pass
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Training Venue at SSC
(Sat 19 Oct: 10:30am - SOLD OUT) Join storyteller Peter Chand and explore how we can use stories and storytelling to improve emotional literacy. Especially relevant for teachers and storytellers working in schools, where recent pandemic times have left young people with an emotional gap that needs bridging. Learn useful tools and ways to approach emotional literacy through story. ~~~~~~~~~~ 2024 marks the 35th anniversary of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Since 1989, SISF has been building bridges between cultures, artists and audiences all over the world through the power of storytelling – connecting past, present and future. This year’s theme is ‘Bridges Between’. At a time where literal, figurative and societal walls continue to be constructed, we invite everyone to look beyond these boundaries and to celebrate the last and the next 35 years of storytelling with us. ~~~~~~~~~~ Purchase a Storytelling Festival Pass and make the most of SISF 2024! Buy A Pass
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Training Venue at SSC
(Sat 23 Nov: 10:30am) A hands-on, practical session on developing your live storytelling skills, with leading storyteller Ruth Kirkpatrick. This participative workshop takes you a step further in exploring your own storytelling talent in various contexts and situations. Let out your inner storyteller and learn to hone your skills! For storytellers with some amount of experience. Participants are invited to bring along a story they are working on (up to 7 minutes) and receive feedback and suggestions from Ruth and the group. ~~~~~~~~~~ Our participatory sessions are designed to help you improve your skills and share your experiences with fellow storytelling enthusiasts. This carefully curated workshop programme offers you the chance to work with highly-skilled and experienced artists, giving you guidance on improving your practice and discovering your own talent. Did you know? Members of the Scottish Storytelling Forum are entitled to discounted rates on our storytelling workshops. For more information on memberships please visit the Storytelling Forum website. ~~~~~~~~~~ Pay it Forward If you are willing and able to donate a workshop place to another person, you now can! Click the button above and select the ticket price to donate. We will then be able to offer a free place to someone who would not have been able to attend otherwise. If you feel the Pay It Forward scheme would benefit you and would like to request a free ticket please email our Reception Team where you will be allocated a ticket if available. We hold 1 space per workshop for Pay It Forward requests.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
Training Venue
(Mon 28 Oct: 10:30am) A workshop for more experienced storytellers looking to spice up their stories through rhythms, chants, music and movements. Join guest storyteller from India Jeeva Raghunath to add flavour and depth to your stories. ~~~~~~~~~~ 2024 marks the 35th anniversary of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Since 1989, SISF has been building bridges between cultures, artists and audiences all over the world through the power of storytelling – connecting past, present and future. This year’s theme is ‘Bridges Between’. At a time where literal, figurative and societal walls continue to be constructed, we invite everyone to look beyond these boundaries and to celebrate the last and the next 35 years of storytelling with us. ~~~~~~~~~~ Purchase a Storytelling Festival Pass and make the most of SISF 2024! Buy A Pass
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Training Venue at SSC
(Mon 21 Oct: 10:30am) Join storyteller Jacqueline Harris for a look at adult ADHD through the lens of folktales of difference and belonging, and the stories we tell ourselves about who we think we are. The workshop explores how, as human beings, we navigate our lives through story, and the choices this opens up once we notice it at work in real time. Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival. ~~~~~~~~~~ 2024 marks the 35th anniversary of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Since 1989, SISF has been building bridges between cultures, artists and audiences all over the world through the power of storytelling – connecting past, present and future. This year’s theme is ‘Bridges Between’. At a time where literal, figurative and societal walls continue to be constructed, we invite everyone to look beyond these boundaries and to celebrate the last and the next 35 years of storytelling with us. ~~~~~~~~~~ Purchase a Storytelling Festival Pass and make the most of SISF 2024! Buy A Pass
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Training Venue at SSC
(Sat 16 Nov: 10:30am - SOLD OUT) A hands-on, practical introduction to live storytelling and the associated skills. Storyteller Janis Mackay leads this participatory session for anyone curious about discovering and developing their own storytelling talent. Let out your inner storyteller and learn to craft your skills. For new and aspiring storytellers. Janis Mackay is an award-winning storyteller and author based in Edinburgh, Scotland, where she also teaches creative writing. She is the author of The Fairy Song, The Selkie Girl, and the Magnus Fin and Accidental Time Traveller trilogies. Janis also facilitates the Scottish Storytelling Forum's Apprentice Storyteller programme. ~~~~~~~~~~ Our participatory sessions are designed to help you improve your skills and share your experiences with fellow storytelling enthusiasts. This carefully curated workshop programme offers you the chance to work with highly-skilled and experienced artists, giving you guidance on improving your practice and discovering your own talent. Did you know? Members of the Scottish Storytelling Forum are entitled to discounted rates on our storytelling workshops. For more information on memberships please visit the Storytelling Forum website. ~~~~~~~~~~ Pay it Forward If you are willing and able to donate a workshop place to another person, you now can! Click the button above and select the ticket price to donate. We will then be able to offer a free place to someone who would not have been able to attend otherwise. If you feel the Pay It Forward scheme would benefit you and would like to request a free ticket please email our Reception Team where you will be allocated a ticket if available. We hold 1 space per workshop for Pay It Forward requests.
Scottish Storytelling Centre
Training Venue
(Sun 27 Oct: 10:30am) Following the Language Café project of the Grampian Regional Equality Council, storyteller Anna Fancett shares the most successful activities and tools from her storytelling and English language teaching practices. Focusing on cross cultural work, she will include tips on cultural sensitivity and plain English. ~~~~~~~~~~ 2024 marks the 35th anniversary of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Since 1989, SISF has been building bridges between cultures, artists and audiences all over the world through the power of storytelling – connecting past, present and future. This year’s theme is ‘Bridges Between’. At a time where literal, figurative and societal walls continue to be constructed, we invite everyone to look beyond these boundaries and to celebrate the last and the next 35 years of storytelling with us. ~~~~~~~~~~ Purchase a Storytelling Festival Pass and make the most of SISF 2024! Buy A Pass
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Training Venue at SSC
(Sun 20 Oct: 10:30am) Drawn from his personal experience in Asia, Africa and the Americas working in immigrant, refugee and interfaith communities, Sef Townsend’s workshop aims at sharing some of the ways he uses stories to bring people together, break down inhibitions and build cooperation. Participants are encouraged to celebrate our differences as much as to share the common experiences that make us all human. ~~~~~~~~~~ 2024 marks the 35th anniversary of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Since 1989, SISF has been building bridges between cultures, artists and audiences all over the world through the power of storytelling – connecting past, present and future. This year’s theme is ‘Bridges Between’. At a time where literal, figurative and societal walls continue to be constructed, we invite everyone to look beyond these boundaries and to celebrate the last and the next 35 years of storytelling with us. ~~~~~~~~~~ Purchase a Storytelling Festival Pass and make the most of SISF 2024! Buy A Pass
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Training Venue at SSC
(Sat 26 Oct: 10:30am) Naomi Wilds is the founder and lead producer of storytelling production company Adverse Camber Productions. Come along and find out more about the work they do. What is a producer? How do they choose the stories they work with? How can storytellers get involved, or develop their own producing skills? Find the answers to these and many more burning questions at this interactive session with Naomi. ~~~~~~~~~~ 2024 marks the 35th anniversary of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Since 1989, SISF has been building bridges between cultures, artists and audiences all over the world through the power of storytelling – connecting past, present and future. This year’s theme is ‘Bridges Between’. At a time where literal, figurative and societal walls continue to be constructed, we invite everyone to look beyond these boundaries and to celebrate the last and the next 35 years of storytelling with us. ~~~~~~~~~~ Purchase a Storytelling Festival Pass and make the most of SISF 2024! Buy A Pass
Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Training Venue at SSC
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