“Weaving Stories Together”
Sydney International Storytelling Conference 27th – 29th May 2016
THROUGH THE PRISM OF STORY
Hosted by the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Inc.
Venue: St Joseph’s Centre for Reflection, Baulkham Hills, Sydney, Australia
Call for contributions for workshops
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Name of presenter:
Email address :
Mailing address :
Phone………………………… Mobile ………………………
Workshop sessions are 100 minutes in length. We are not looking for academic papers or talks. Workshops should be an
engaging and interactive process for participants and concentrate on developing practical skills .
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Title of workshop:
Description of workshop (100 words or less)
No of participants: (min) …………………. (max) ………………
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The Theme for the 2016 Conference is THROUGH THE PRISM OF STORY
Please indicate the area/s to which your session makes a contribution
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- Development of storytelling skills and techniques
- Storytelling in Education
- Storytelling in Business
- Storytelling for building community - seniors, youth, church, etc.
- Storytelling for healing and well being
- Oral history and historical storytelling
- Storytelling and culture
Please indicate the storytelling level to which your session is aimed
- beginners - experienced - professional - all
Please indicate the methods and the amount of time for each to be used in your workshop eg:
- Active participation by group /indiividuals - presenter demonstration/performance - group discussion, etc
If people got the "best" of your session, what would they leave with? (50 words)
Requirements: - Space and set-up, - audio/visual/technical?
Personal biography (100 words)
Experience in running workshops (50 words or less)
Submission of Workshop Proposals close Friday 29 January 2016
Presenters’ Conditions
1. Submitting a proposal to contribute to the Sydney International Storytelling Conference may not guarantee a
place on the final program.
2. In accepting proposals, priority will be given to participants who will be attending the whole conference.
3. Presenters will be notified by February 15th, 2016 if they have been selected to present at the Weaving Stories
Together – Sydney International Storytelling Conference. At that time we will confirm room and equipment
requirements.
4. The Sydney International Storytelling Conference Committee will pay $200 for a workshop.
5. Registration for the conference, travel and accommodation are your own responsibility.
In terms of status, what this conference does provide the presenter is a highlighting of your profile via conference
advertising and an opportunity to share your skills and passion for story with peers and conference participants.
DISCLAIMER - Attendance figures at any session may vary without notice, and no agreement exists, either verbal
or written, between the Sydney International Storytelling Conference Committee and any presenter to supply a
given number of attendees at any session.
In submitting a proposal the workshop leader agrees to the terms as outlined in the above conditions and
disclaimer
Please email your proposal and details to storynsw@gmail.com by Friday, January 29th, 2016
Thank you. We look forward to your valued participation in the 2016 Sydney International Storytelling Conference.
– Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Convenors - Christine Carlton, Cynthia Hartman, Megan Pascoe