The Ottawa Storytellers are offering a series of free children’s workshops focused on the art of storytelling. Here’s a summary of the activities, along with some fun facts:
Workshop Details:
- Location: Fairfields Heritage House, 3080 Richmond Rd, Ottawa (near Bayshore Shopping Centre).
- Dates: Saturdays, January 13 – March 02, 2024.
- Time:
- For ages 13-15: Noon – 1:15 pm.
- For ages 8-12: 10:30 am – 11:45 am.
- Maximum Participants: 12 per age group.
- Cost: Free.
Workshop Goals:
- For Youth (13-15 years):
- Improving active listening skills.
- Expanding creative imagination.
- Developing storytelling tools.
- Enhancing self-confidence and public speaking skills.
- Participation in a storytelling concert.
- For Children (8-12 years):
- Exploring stories from diverse cultures.
- Learning different techniques to learn and tell stories.
- Enhancing observation skills.
- Providing supportive feedback.
- Developing a unique storytelling style.
- Building skills and confidence through the Oral Art of Storytelling.
- Participation in a storytelling concert.
Instructors:
- Jacqui du Toit: An internationally acclaimed storyteller, actor, puppeteer, dancer, and playwright. She has a degree in Theatre and Performance from the University of Cape Town and is bilingual in English and Afrikaans. Jacqui is the Creative Director at 8th Generation Storytelling Performance and co-owner of The Origin Arts Community Centre.
- Brad Denys: A performer with a background in Cirque du Soleil, acting, dancing, clowning, and storytelling. He has performed in over 37 countries and brings a unique style to storytelling.
Fun Facts:
- Jacqui du Toit has performed across Canada and has been involved in various theatre productions, including “The Hottentot Venus-Untold” and “Hamlet.”
- Brad Denys literally ran away to join the circus and has a rich history of performing with Cirque du Soleil and other renowned groups.
- The workshops culminate in a storytelling concert, giving participants a platform to showcase their newly learned skills.
- These workshops not only focus on storytelling but also aim to enhance important life skills like active listening, imagination, and public speaking.
This series of workshops offers a unique opportunity for young people in Ottawa to learn the art of storytelling from experienced and diverse professionals in a fun and interactive way.
More information or to register here: https://www.ottawastorytellers.ca/workshop-for-children
