Storytellers Cafe - 7th August 2012

What Wellington Storytellers Cafe
Guest Teller Clare Coburn
When Tuesday 7th August 2012
(1st Tuesday every month)
Time 7.30 pm
Venue Toi Ponēke
Address 61-69 Abel Smith St., Te Aro
Entry $5

Clare Coburn: When her six-year old daughter was given a copy of Grimm's fairy tales, Clare's mother hid it high on her wardrobe shelf thinking the stories were 'unsuitable for children'. Clare would sneak in to read a story or two when her mother was out. She further awoke to the enchantment of stories as an adult. With skills as an educator, writer and mediator, Clare has studied and worked with the International School of Storytelling in East Sussex, UK, in South Africa and in Australia to hone her skills and passion in storytelling. She has a PhD on listening in conflict and teaches storytelling, conflict resolution and communication skills at universities, in workshops and for personal development.

Host for the evening will be Ralph Johnson, recently returned from the UK, where with other Baggage Co-op members, Tony Hopkins and Moira Wairama, he recently took their show Te Haerenga, a journey of identity.
The theme for August cafe will be: Courage to wonder
Stories take us on journeys to enter dark woods, to face fears, traverse conflict and darkness and find the courage to wander, and to wonder so we can reach new ways of being. Through traditional tales, personal reflections and poetry, Melbourne storyteller, Clare Coburn will leave you open to wonder.

Open to all storylovers. Stories will be aimed at an adult audience. As well as the guest performance there is usually an opportunity for short stories from other tellers to be shared

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