'Spy Stories' - story swap

• Story Swap via Zoom hosted by Australian Storytellers NSW

Will the stories shared in this story swap invite us into the shadowy world of espionage and intrigue with tales of a diverse cast of characters - daring agents, cunning double-crossers and enigmatic figures lurking in the shadows?  It could be that James Bond, Mata Hari, The White Mouse or other fictional or historical figures will feature in the adventures of those who spy on the world. 

… or will the stories recapture times of a family road trip where the family played “I spy with my little eye something beginning with the letter….” Perhaps there will be stories of how curiosity was evoked and discoveries made when spying through a spyglass or microscope.

Whether the tales be fact, fiction, folktale or fable join us as we journey into a world of secrets, suspense, unexpected twists or delightful discoveries.

If you would like to tell a prepared story of 5-6 minutes email Christine Carlton at storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a story with the theme 'Spy Stories’

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Humanitix to receive the zoom link 

FEAST (Federation of Asian Storytellers) and the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) are presenting a special showcase, 'Across Borders'.

This is a wonderful collaboration by two enthusiastic Storytelling Associations that encourage and support Oral Storytelling.

STORYTELLERS

From Australia NSW - Jodi Edwards -South Coast -Illawarra, Michael Patterson - Blue Mountains, Zanette Burr - Far South Coast

From FEAST - Debjani Bhaduri - India, Rachael Smith - Hong Kong, Krupa Vinayagamoorthy - Singapore

Monday 8th of April,—7.30 -9pm Singapore time. - 9.30-11pm Sydney time

See the time in your time zone here: https://tinyurl.com/AcrossBordersTime

All are welcome to this free event, but registration is needed to get the zoom link.

Registrations are made through FEAST. Go to https://feast-story.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002...

Come and enjoy cultural exchange and a variety of storytelling styles by these six storytellers.

Theme: Building Bridges

• Wednesday, 20th March 2024

• 7.20 pm  9.00 pm  AEDT Sydney, Australia (check your timezone)

• Story Swap via Zoom hosted by Australian Storytellers NSW

Join us to celebrate World Storytelling Day which has the theme of ”Building Bridges”. We will enjoy a blend of folktales, personal stories, and historical tales. Narratives of connection, problem-solving, reconciliation, cultural exchange, understanding, and friendship can build bridges—both real and metaphorical. Stories connect the listener and the teller with each other, and there is power in those connections.

If you would like to tell a prepared story of 5-6 minutes email Christine Carlton at storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a story with the theme 'Building Bridges'.

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Humanitix to receive the zoom link

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"You can smell it" - story swap

• Story Swap via Zoom hosted by Australian Storytellers NSW

Each month we have a theme or a prompt for our story swap. This month we invite the tellers to include the following sentence in their story. - Either “You can smell it” or “You could smell it”.

The short 6-minute stories could be folktales, historical narratives, personal stories or new stories from the imagination.

So join us and be entertained by stories drawn from the rich tapestry of folktales that have been passed down through generations. Picture the aroma of ancient woods as you hear a tale of mystical creatures in deep forests or the scent of spices that accompany a narrative from distant lands where magic and adventure unfold.

History can come to life as you catch the whiff of ink and parchment, transporting you to pivotal moments in time, and personal stories of memories of childhood aromas of the home, people, events and places will invite us to reflect on our own memories.

The story does not have to be about smells but must include a smell and use the prompt sentence.

If you would like to tell a prepared story of 5-6 minutes email Christine Carlton at storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a story. Your story could be a personal story, myth, legend, or folktale. 

This is a free online event  organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Humanitix to receive the zoom link

'Tales of New Beginnings' - story swap

• Free online Story Swap via Zoom hosted by Australian Storytellers NSW

Join us for a diverse array of stories, ranging from personal tales of resilience to timeless folktales, historical stories, and legends and myths.
One story may be humorous and lighthearted recounting a person’s comical attempts at navigating the challenges of a new beginning, filled with quirky characters and unexpected twists.

Other stories may be folktales that share the theme of characters undergoing transformative experiences and finding new beginnings through their journeys and adventures. Perhaps there will be historical events or inventions that speak of the endless possibilities that come with new beginnings.

If you would like to tell a prepared story of 5-6 minutes email Christine Carlton at storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a story. Your story could be a personal story, myth, legend, or folktale. The focus is to be about 'New Beginnings'

This is a free online event  organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Humanitix to receive the zoom link

• Story Swap via Zoom hosted by Australian Storytellers NSW

What in life do we celebrate? What have characters in stories celebrated? Come and listen to fairy tales, folk tales, true tales about celebrating moments of achievement, challenges overcome, occasions of joy, and uplifting memories that call individuals and communities to rejoice.

If you would like to tell a prepared story of 5-6 minutes email Christine Carlton at storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a story. Your story could be a personal story, myth, legend, or folktale. The focus is to be about 'an occasion of celebration'.

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Eventbrite to receive the zoom link

• Manly, NSW (in person)

• Bring a plate

• Hosted by Australian Storytelling Guild NSW

Gather in Manly at a storytelling member's home for afternoon tea to celebrate the end of 2023 and the upcoming summer holiday season. Meet other storytellers, enjoy some storytelling and indulge in tasty treats with a cuppa. To know the numbers for the day, please express your interest in attending by emailing  info@storytellersnsw.org.au with 'Afternoon Tea and Stories' in the topic box. You will then receive all the relevant details.
We would love you to join us.

Have you ever found an item that stirred feelings of concern, astonishment, or joy? Has a fictional character discovered a newfound wisdom or a hidden gem that altered the course of their adventure? Alternatively, has something been lost or temporarily misplaced and led to unforeseen repercussions?
Join us for a storytelling session where the theme is stories about memories or items that have been 'discovered' or' misplaced'. These can range from personal tales to historical discoveries, folklore and unexpected mysteries.

If you would like to tell a prepared story of 5-6 minutes email, Christine Carlton, at  storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a story. (stories are kept short so that a number of people have the opportunity to tell)

Register on  Eventbrite   to receive the Zoom link

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW). Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Workshop: ‘Your Story Stinks’
In this pracitical and engaging online workshop, participants will explore how scent can enhance storytelling creating vivid and memorable stories that transport audiences to different worlds, evoke emotions, and bring characters and settings to life.

Facilitator:
Christine Carlton, Australian Storyteller and Education Consultant travels throughout Australia and internationally. She offers workshops for teachers, children, adult storytellers, tertiary students, community groups, and organisations to enable them to tap into their creativity and give voice to their stories whether they be true, tall or traditional tales.

Delivered by Zoom - Zoom link will be provided
Cost: $25 (AUD)- NSW Storytelling Guild members, $35(AUD) - non-members
Bookings: Humanitix
Enquiries and expressions of interest: Email info@storytellersnsw.org.au

'Found or Lost' - oral storytelling

• Story Swap via Zoom hosted by Australian Storytellers NSW

Join us for stories centered around the theme of things ‘found’ or ‘lost’- tales of adventure, mystery, discovery or inspiration. - From forgotten heirlooms rediscovered in dusty attics to the heartache of losing something irreplaceable, or the search for missing artifacts in far-flung lands, or a journey through folktales and legends on a universal quest to find what was lost or stumble upon what we never knew was missing. 

If you would like to tell a prepared story of 5-6 minutes email, Christine Carlton, at  storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a story. (stories are kept short so that a number of people have the opportunity to tell)

Register on Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

In preparation for World Gratitude Day we have chosen 'Gratitude' as the theme for this month's story swap. 
Join us for some captivating folktales, true stories, anecdotes, and parables that show the transformative impact of gratitude on individuals and communities in folktales and people's lives across different cultures and generations.

If you would like to tell a prepared story of 5-6 minutes email, Christine Carlton, at  storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a story. (stories are kept short so that a number of people have the opportunity to tell)

Register on Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

• Manly, NSW (in person)

• Bring a plate

• Hosted by Australian Storytelling Guild NSW

Gather in Manly at a member's home for afternoon tea to meet other storytellers, enjoy some storytelling and indulge in tasty treats with a cuppa. To know the numbers for the day, please express your interest in attending by emailing info@storytellersnsw.org.au with 'Tea, Treats, Tales' in the topic box. You will then receive all the relevant details.
We look forward to enjoying the three T's. - Pots of Tea, sharing delightful Treats, and listening to and Telling Tales. We would love you to join us.

Hosted by Australian Storytelling Guild NSW Inc.

Members please come and contribute to the life of your Storytelling Guild by sharing your ideas for Storytelling activities for the next 12 months.
Add your voice to the richness of Australian Storytellers. Meet and enjoy the company of fellow members who have an interest in the power and place of Oral Storytelling.
Do you have some skills to develop our group's presence and effectiveness for all our members. eg. technical online skills, video, podcasting, marketing and PR, fundraising, graphic design, photography, connections with diverse cultural groups, creative and innovative ideas... ?
*  If you have any questions contact Christine Carlton at Australian Storytellers at   info@storytellersnsw.org.au
* Please register via Humanitix  to receive the zoom link

Each month we have a theme or story prompt for our story swap. Last month our creative prompt was for storytellers to include the line " inside the box" in their 6-minute tale. The stories shared were varied and surprising as there are many different types of boxes - but what was inside each of them? With such creative stories, people asked for the theme to be repeated.

Let us again be entertained by tales from folklore, history, creative fantasy, personal experience and anticipation where what is inside the box is a significant part of the story.

The challenge for this story swap is for the storyteller to include the line ..”inside the box..” in their 6-minute story.

If you would like to tell a prepared story of 5-6 minutes email, Christine Carlton, at  storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a story. (stories are kept short so that a number of people have the opportunity to tell)

Register on Eventbrite to receive the Zoom link

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Saturday, 29 July 2023  10:30 am - 12:30 pm

• 10.30am-12pm - Storytelling Tips and Games 

• 12pm-12.30pm -  Annual General Meeting

• Zoom, hosted by Australian Storytelling Guild NSW Inc.

1. Learn some storytelling tips and network with members. 

Join us for some effective storytelling tips and games and networking followed by the formal AGM. We invite you to bring a short (up to 6 minute) storytelling game or activity to share.  This is time to have fun, be creative and learn some simple skills.

2. Be a part of the Action Committee and nominate for the 2023-24 Committee at the AGM!

Can't make it to the AGM? Use the Proxy Voting Form 

If you can't attend, you can nominate a Proxy to vote for you at the AGM. Download and complete our Proxy appointment form. Note: this form is ineffective unless it is emailed to Dee Palanisamy, Secretary of Australian Storytellers before 9am on the day of the Annual General Meeting, 29 July 2023. Proxy forms must include the date on which they were made.
Email your forms to Secretary -Dee Palanisamy at info@storytellersnsw.org.au

More information..

Inside the Box- Story Swap

There are many different types of boxes - but what is inside each of them? What stories do they hold? Stories of mystery, romance, magic, history, surprise, fashion, music, delectable delights, useful implements or information. Are the boxes large or small, decorated or plain in appearance? Does what they hold bring a cause for concern or joy, hope and celebration?

Let us be enthralled by tales from folklore, history, creative fantasy, personal experience and anticipation where what is inside the box is a significant part of the story.

The challenge for this story swap is for the storyteller to include the line ..”inside the box..” in their 6-minute story.

If you would like to tell a prepared story of 5-6 minutes email, Christine Carlton, at  storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a story. (stories are kept short so that a number of people have the opportunity to tell)

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW)  Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Eventbrite to receive the zoom link

This month our theme for our Story Swap is stories that feature Scissors. 

Scissors can be found in the kitchen, the craft room, the garden, the tailors' shop, the office, at a medical facility, hairdressers, factory, school classroom, or at a crime scene!

Will the scissors be used for creative and crafty or criminal purposes? Perhaps they will be used for practical, mysterious, magical or healing reasons.

There are a number of traditional folktales that feature scissors in their narratives and we have used or seen the wonderful results of the use of this versatile tool. Whether the story be a folktale, fact, fiction or fantasy, all stories must include the line .. “With scissors in hand …”

If you would like to tell a prepared story of 5-6 minutes email, Christine Carlton, at  storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a story. (stories are kept short so that a number of people have the opportunity to tell)

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW)  Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Eventbrite to receive the zoom link

Kiran Shah and Jill Webster are your hosts at Blue Mountains Circle.   Story Circles are informal gatherings where storytellers meet and share stories, try out new stories, ask for feedback from other members.  

The group meets one Sunday afternoon a month. If you would like to participate email Kiran and she will forward the Zoom link. Kiran  kiranstoryteller@gmail.com 
Free event. Visitors are welcome.

Masterclass 1. 9am - 12pm with Noa Baum - USA

STORIES OLD AND NEW - A PATH TO HEALING AND RESILIENCE - Interweaving traditional and personal stories to foster connection and transformation.

Masterclass 2. 1pm - 4pm with Colin Urwin - UK

TRADITIONAL STORYTELLING: A PRESENT FROM THE PAST - In the gulf between the traditional oral storyteller of old and the modern-day stage performer, what has been lost and what gained?

You can do both Masterclasses or choose to do one.

More information:

Enjoy an evening Storytelling Concert with professional International Storytellers.

This is a wonderful opportunity to appreciate and experience the performances of International Storytellers who have travelled to Sydney to present workshops and perform at the ‘Weaving Stories Together"‘ Sydney International Storytelling Conference. June 2-4, 2023

Tellers: Liz Weir and Colin Urwin - Northern Ireland, Noa Baum and Rona Leventhal - USA, Christine Carlton - Australia and MC - Christine Greenough

Bring your friends for an entertaining evening of Stories.

Date and time June 1st, 7.00-8.30pm

Venue: Marion Mahony Griffin Hall, Glenaeon School, 121 Edinburgh Rd, Castlecrag.

Cost- $20 Adults, $15 Concessions

Bookings: Humanitix (or cash at the door)

Email enquiries: info@storytellersnsw.org.au

Free online Story Swap via Zoom 

• Wednesday, 17th  May 2023

• 7.20 pm  9.00 pm  AEST Sydney, Australia (check your timezone)

Join us on International Museum Day for a story swap as we unveil history’s stories and museum marvels. Will there be tales of ancient curses and unexplained phenomena surrounding certain artifacts? Perhaps there will be stories of culture and customs, inventions, machines and creative artworks. What museums have captured your fascination? Did an intriguing incident occur whilst you were visiting a museum? … so many different museums keeping stories alive!

If you would like to tell a prepared story of 5-6 minutes email, Christine Carlton, at  storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a story. Your story could be a personal story, folktale, historical or fictional story. The story is to be about artifacts or exhibitions in museums, or experiences or incidents that occurred in a museum. 

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW)  Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Eventbrite to receive the zoom link

Wednesday, 19th  April 2023

7.20 pm  9.00 pm  AEST Sydney, Australia (check your timezone)

Story Swap via Zoom hosted by Australian Storytellers NSW

Join us as we take a journey through time and taste buds, to experience mouth-watering stories, featuring a delectable blend of folktales and personal memories. You may meet a wicked witch who lives in a gingerbread house that is adorned with all types of candy, or a child at the corner store who can't make up his mind as to which lollies to purchase with his few coins. What were your favourite confectionary treats as a child? - musksticks, freckles, jelly babies, jaffas, Minties, lollipops, sherberts, Fantales, milk bottles, licorice allsorts, jelly beans, lifesavers, fruit tingles ..... or something else? 

If you would like to tell a prepared story of 5-6 minutes email, Christine Carlton, at  storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a story. Your story could be a personal story, folktale, or contemporary fictional story. The story is to feature 'lollies, candy or cookies'.

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW)  Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Eventbrite to receive the zoom link

Story Swap

Shoes have been an important part of human history and culture, and they have played a significant role in our lives and many folktales and legends. Where have your shoes taken you? Do you have a favourite pair or a loved folktale about shoes? Join us for 'Stories about Shoes'

• Dance shoes can take you to a world of elegance, grace, and beauty.

• Slippers, on the other hand, can take you to a world of comfort and relaxation.

• Ruby Red shoes can take you on an adventure and then help you return home

• Hiking boots can take you on adventures ……. more

If you would like to tell a prepared story of 5-6 minutes email, Christine Carlton, at  storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a story. Your story could be a personal story, myth, legend, folktale, or contemporary fictional story. The focus is to be about 'Shoes'

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW)  Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Eventbrite to receive the zoom link

Workshop

Puppets can add a layer of fun and colour to a storytelling performance, but when and how should they be used? When do they enter? When do they exit? How do you relate to the puppet without losing the thread of the story?

This playful and practical workshop touches on some of the basic skills of puppeteering, but focuses mainly on how a puppet and a solo storyteller relate to each other, and the audience…… see details

Bookings through Humanitix

‘Heartbeats: Tales of Love's Essence and Expression’ - Free online oral storytelling

Love is experienced and expressed in a myriad of ways. Come and join us for some thought-provoking tales that tell of the many nuances of love.

Whether it's a romantic love story, a heartwarming tale of friendship, a reflection on self-love, or a tale of a beloved pet, these stories from folklore, myth, legend, or personal experience, remind us of the power of love to connect, inspire, challenge and transform us.

If you would like to tell a prepared story of 5-6 minutes email, Christine Carlton, at  storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a story. Your story could be a personal story, myth, legend, folktale, or contemporary fictional story. The focus is to be about the power of Love.

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW)  Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Eventbrite to receive the zoom link

Grizzly and Cuddly - Stories About Bears - Free Online Storytelling

Have you encountered a real bear or been enchanted by a lovable fictional bear? Do you have a Teddy Bear on your bed or sitting somewhere in pride of place? Have you gleaned some wisdom from Winnie the Pooh or enjoyed Marmalade sandwiches like Paddington Bear and the Queen?  Perhaps a bear from Nordic, European, Asian or American Folklore captured your imagination.
Enjoy a variety of short stories by people from different parts of the world.

If you would like to tell a prepared story of 5-6 minutes email, Christine Carlton, at  storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a story. Your story could be a personal story, myth, legend, folktale, or contemporary fictional story. The focus is to be about a Bear or a group of Bears.

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW)  Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Eventbrite to receive the zoom link

What in life do we celebrate? What have characters in stories celebrated? Come and listen to fairy tales, folk tales, true tales about celebrating moments of achievement, challenges overcome, occasions of joy, and uplifting memories that call individuals and communities to rejoice.

If you would like to tell a prepared story of 5-6 minutes email Christine Carlton at storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a story. Your story could be a personal story, myth, legend, or folktale. The focus is to be about 'an occasion of celebration'.

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Eventbrite to receive the zoom link

• Manly, NSW (in person)

• Bring a plate

Gather in Manly at a member's home for afternoon tea to meet other storytellers, enjoy some storytelling and indulge in tasty treats with a cuppa. To know the numbers for the day, please express your interest in attending by emailing info@storytellersnsw.org.au with 'Stories by the Sea' in the topic box. You will then receive all the relevant details.

'Hands full of Stories' - Free online oral storytelling.

Each month we have a prompt for our story swap. Enjoy an evening of storytelling featuring stories about 'hands' that are devious, dangerous, dainty, dutiful or deftly, creative and caring.

Come to tell and or listen to a range of short stories by people from different parts of the world sharing stories from a variety of genres and cultures.

If you would like to tell a prepared story of 5-6 minutes email Christine Carlton at storyaus@gmail.com to be put on the list to tell a story. Your story could be a personal story, myth, legend, or folktale. - The word ‘Hand’ or ‘Hands’ must feature in the story.

This is a free online event organised by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Come as a listener or teller. All welcome.

Register on Eventbrite to receive the zoom link