ADULT
WORKSHOPS
STORYTELLING
TRADITIONS OF APPALACHIA:
CELTIC AND BRITISH ROOTS
Explore the oral traditions of Appalachia with England, Scotland,
and Ireland. Storytelling delivery techniques such as voice,
gestures, breathing, and facial
expressions will be playfully experienced through dramatization, narratives,
story selection, and performance for participants.
BALLADS - SCOTTISH AND ENGLISH POPULAR NARRATIVES
Delve into the ancient stories of honor, betrayal, mystery, comedy, and true
love sprinkled throughout the literary legacy of the British Isles. Poetic form
and structure of ballads will be taught. Classes involve song, storytelling,
and poetry.
EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN IN CELTIC FOLKLORE
Meet Bloudewedd, the Welsh Bride of Flowers, Irish immortal Macha who bestowed
healing, and Pearl, the Seal-Maiden, off the coast of Scotland! Issues of true
beauty, the power of transformation, love relationships, and woman’s divinity
are core issues.
FOLK SONG EXTRAVAGANZA!!
Bring your guitar, fiddle, dulcimer, spoons, voice, or just a good sense of humor
to this workshop focussing on traditional Appalachian folksongs. Songs of betrayal,
comedy, love, and romance will fill the air. No musical background is necessary.
LIVING LEGACIES IN NATURE
By becoming more observant of our surroundings, we learn about our inherent connections
to the Green World. Unravel your personal mysteries through journalling, then
weave these sensory details into personal narratives.
POETRY IN NATURE
By listening to published poets and observation excursions, learn the power of
the written word by expressing those thoughts and more in simple forms of poetry.
Elements of poetry such as alliteration, symbolism, metaphor, and allusion plus
various forms written over the centuries.
BRIARS, RED ROSES, AND GLASS COFFINS
Examine medieval motifs while creating an original work. Elements
of creating short fiction (dynamic characters, believable settings,
layered plotting) and Gothic fantasy will be reviewed.
NORTH CAROLINA LEGENDS AND GHOSTLY APPARITIONS
Learn about some of North Carolina’s unusual residents
and regional mysteries. Discover the curiosity of the Brown Mountain
Lights, the vanishing lady of Jamestown, and the couple from
the Outer Banks whose love transcended death!
FOLK TALES FOR THE MIDDLE-AGED AND GREY-HAIRED
Enjoy fanciful tales that weave life lessons into every story.
Tales specifically address issues for maturing adults: family
relationships, life/death concerns, living without regret, and
love.
WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
A 10-hr teacher renewal credit course (K-12) focusing on innovative writing techniques
for the curriculum areas of Social Studies, English, Science (Pure/Natural),
and Visual Arts. Teachers will be exposed to a variety of holistic techniques
using imagery, personal narratives, poetry, and folklore. |
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