As a workshop educator, Angela Davis, the Yarnspinner uses stories as a teaching tool, demonstrating to teachers how storytelling skills can breathe life into a curriculum to improve teaching skills and classroom learning.

Science and storytelling intertwine in this "buggy" workshop! Get in touch with the magical world of make-believe and tap into your child-like wonderment as you bring insect facts to life in a fun-filled way.

 

This delightful workshop allows participants to hear homespun tales and receive special instructions in creating their own tales.

 

This session involves the listener in special tales like Mama used to tell, along with "Mama's special bread and jam" (and songs) for sweetening up the imagination!

 

This workshop is a step-by-step guide for librarians on setting up a top-notch year 'round storytelling session that appeals to all ages.

 

Take an imaginary journey through time. The important concept of time in stories is presented from a variety of perspectives.

 

Anyone can improve their storytelling. In "You Can Tell Stories Too," The Yarnspinner offers techniques and directions in creating a storytelling program that includes activities that tie into the story theme.

A Romp through African Folktales. Zougoulougoubamba explores the beauty of traditional tales from various parts of Africa.

STOR-"RETELL"

A Retelling of Tales. This workshop places special emphasis on masculine tales retold from a position of the strong woman giving recognition to the instinctual feminine.

"Sacred Telling" is a very special workshop which digs deep into the human psyche enabling one to listen to one's inner guidance, and tap one's creativity via the ancient art of storytelling.

   

This ghostly jaunt looks at the various elements found in good ghost stories. Includes a hands-on approach to using musical instruments to add special effects to the storytelling.

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