About us
Welcome to the all new sparkling website of the Australian Storytelling Guild NSW Inc.
Aims and Purposes
The Australian Storytelling Guild is an open organisation which welcomes anyone with an interest in oral storytelling, whether teller, listener, beginner or professional.
Since March 1994 we have been active in bringing like minded people together to enjoy, discuss and practice the art of storytelling.
What do we mean by oral storytelling?
Storytelling is the oldest oral art. Many years ago, when the only form of communication was by word of mouth, stories were the only means of gaining information and spreading news. Stories taught us who we were, where we came from, and how we should relate to each other.
Storytelling encompasses a vast heritage of lore, myths, epic tales, folk tales, travellers tales; tales of the creation of the world, tales of its destruction; sagas of Gods and men; all the great traditional legends from around the world. It includes personal stories and yarns. These stories are not learned by rote or read from books but retold by the tellers, making each interpretation unique. Storytelling is more than just performance or entertainment; Storytelling can also educate, heal, lead to better practice in business, and inspire and change lives.
The guild has regular meetings at three main venues - The NSW Writers Center, Callan Park, Rozelle NSW, the boutique hotel The Hughenden, at 14 Queen Street Woollahra NSW and The Rydalmere Central Bowling Club, Park Rd, Rydalmere NSW. The Guild's full program for 2010 can be found under Events/Upcoming Events
Click here for details of our current Office bearers and positions vacant. |
