Stories from the Sarsen Stones
What do the ancient Sarsen standing stones at Avebury inspire in
us? People have seen animals, ancient
wisdom keepers, a procession of bards and more.Using a visit to the stones as an inspiration, this course will guide
you into making stories from your experience and imagination.
The course will begin with a traditional structure of story making,
followed by a trip to the stones at Avebury. With guidance, sharing and
encouragement, you will be able to create your own stories for the rest of the
week. These stories can be told, written
or both.
The
first session will be spent looking at the dramatic structure of stories that
have survived for centuries. The second session is a trip in a mini-bus
to Avebury, just 3 miles from Marlborough, to visit the ancient standing Sarsen
stones. Their shapes and positioning, and even their texture is
inspiring. Photography of the stones is allowed. In the third
session onwards we will create our own stories inspired by the stones.
These could trigger family history, events in your life, or be open to your imagination.
Guidance with structure and developing a story from a framework will be given.
No
previous experience is necessary, but a love of stories would be
beneficial. The stories created can be told and written, or both.
Please bring writing materials with you, some strong walking shoes or boots and
waterproof outdoor clothing.
Josie Felce
About Josie
Josie Felce has been
involved with stories for four decades. She began with puppet shows, then told
stories mostly in schools and now writes stories. He is a qualified teacher, storyteller and
author.
She has told stories
to young children, teenagers and adults. Her book, "Storytelling for Life”
[Floris 2012] is now in its second printing.Poetry cards are one of the ways she publishes her own poems. Short
stories published by Rhiannon Press are:The Easter Hare, The Birthday
Cake; poetry cards: 10 Poems to Heal
a Fractured World, Naked Dance.
See more at www.storymagic.co.uk
