Workshop: Sensing the Story
Workshop facilitator: Amy Douglas
Storytellers often focus on the visual, but we experience a story through all our senses.
This workshop explores bringing a story to life through all the senses – how to evoke atmosphere, memories and empathy using all the senses.
Join master storyteller Amy Douglas for a fun, hands on look at universally familiar smells, testing out touch and bringing sound into the story.
Age suitability: 16yrs+
Ticket Tip: This event is open for 16yrs+ ticket holders only. You need to book a ticket for this event. To make it a quality experience, this special event has 15 limited tickets available– so once this event is booked out, there are no more tickets! Ticket holders receive priority entry. Please arrive 15 minutes before the event starts. Due to limited venue sizes, our island location, and possible waiting lists, late arrivals may have their places offered to another waiting guest.
Ferry Tip: The first Sunday morning ferry will not get you in on time for this workshop event. Please secure your accommodation on the island beforehand.
Artist
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Amy DouglasAward-winning author and storyteller, Amy Douglas has been integral within the modern British storytelling landscape as performer, promoter and advocate for the past three decades. She was a founder member of the international Festival at the Edge, served two years as a Director for the Society for Storytelling and is now part of Step Up, running commissions and mentoring to support wordsmiths take the next step in the careers.
Her three folk tale collections have all received Storytelling World Awards. After winning Young Storyteller of the Year at 16, Amy Douglas apprenticed to world-renowned traditional Scots Traveller storyteller and ballad-singer, Duncan Williamson, and now holds many of his stories and ballads in trust.
A storyteller of integrity, wit and subtle humour, Amy is a pioneer for taking storytelling into new arenas and formats, including recent projects in VR and blended performance. She currently runs BLAST! storytelling performances and the first online storytelling talk show of its kind, Taking the Tradition On. Amy has 30 years of experience telling stories to all ages, from one-off performances, to leading projects spanning several years. Amy works extensively in education, particularly in Wales as a Creative Agent and mentor for teachers within the Creative Leadership Scheme.
