tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63004931689600033972024-02-08T10:42:23.495+11:00Jackie KerinStoryteller & writer. For more information <a href="http://www.jackiekerin.com.au"> <u>click here to see my website</u></a>Jackie Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03344585645609107496noreply@blogger.comBlogger366125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300493168960003397.post-53892975416775502022019-04-24T17:30:00.000+10:002019-04-26T14:18:33.990+10:00Stone the Crows Festival - Wagga WaggaThis is the second time Sarah and I have been guests at this festival. When we were invited again, we didn't give it a thought - just 'yes'. The memory of this extraordinary event has stayed with us.<br />
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<a href="http://www.stonethecrows.com.au/">Stone the Crows</a> is a gathering of mobile homes and caravans, a festival for the grey nomads. Rigs descend onto the site from the four corners of the continent. Participants enjoy workshops, entertainment and they catch up with each other over meals and games.<br />
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We took our two shows: <i>The Amazing Case of Dr Ward</i> and <i>Tales from the Flyway</i> and Sarah delivered two workshops: Learning the Violin and Using Libraries on the Road.<br />
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And over four nights we told bedtime stories at the Cocoa Club.<br />
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I also had the pleasure of participating in the radio play: <i>We Were There: the story of Galliopli</i>. This is a piece written by Jim Haynes using only the words of people who were actually there, taken from diaries and letters; deeply moving and heart breaking.<br />
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work of Chrissy Eustace, Jim Haynes and Grant Luhrs and the team they
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switched on and engaged in life; while some of us grow less adventurous
with age it seems that there are others who grow wings.<br />
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<br />Jackie Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03344585645609107496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300493168960003397.post-82485735653125530912019-04-16T12:17:00.000+10:002019-04-16T12:17:47.077+10:00Stories and music delivered to the Surf CoastBirds, birds and more birds!<br />
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Sarah Depasquale and I were free and enthusiastic to support the <a href="https://www.theoverwinteringproject.com/">Overwintering Project</a> exhibition at the <a href="https://www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au/Experience/Arts-culture-and-heritage/Art-Space">Surf Coast Arts Space</a>.<br />
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We love working in art galleries, our performances always feel like a good fit. But then we do enjoy telling stories under the trees.<br />
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This is the third Overwintering Project for me and the second for Sarah. The exhibitions are always moving and thoughtful and a percentage of sales is donated for shorebird research. So far I've been to the launch of Hobart, Wyndham and Angelsea and we have Altona coming up.<br />
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The car was packed with clothes for all weather, sound system (if required) and we took The Flock OZ to pop-up outside the gallery and at The Willows Tea House at Aireys Inlet, where we also told stories and promoted the exhibition.<br />
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So good to feel useful and not merely decorative.<br />
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And huge thanks to Bron Ives and Nan McNab for their generous hospitality.<br />
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And big congratulatory HUG to <a href="http://www.kategorringesmith.com.au/">Kate Gorringe-Smith</a> for all she does for the birds. Its a joy to contribute to the cause in the best way we know how - with stories and music.<br />
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The next <a href="https://www.theoverwinteringproject.com/upcoming.html">Overwintering Project is in Hobsons Bay</a> and opening on May 11 as part of World Migratory Bird Day and yes .. we'll be there.<br />
<br />Jackie Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03344585645609107496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300493168960003397.post-6200645412264879012019-02-04T17:30:00.000+11:002019-02-04T17:30:33.527+11:00World Wetlands Day 2019It looks like, where I live is going to get a dedicated building that will provide focus for our local environment: the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hobsonsbaywetlandscentre/">Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre</a>.<br />
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I had a splendid day with my like-minded buddies participating in the inaugural event to raise awareness for this terrific project.<br />
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We created a pop-up flock of shore birds! My little video tells the story.<br />
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And Sarah Depasquale and I performed an edited version of <i>Tales from the Flyway</i>; perfect location and full house. This time we were on the back verandah of a cottage a couple of hundred metres from the sandy flats where shore birds gather to feed in Altona.<br />
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Many thanks to these wonderful people who contributed to the success of the day:<br />
<a href="http://www.kategorringesmith.com.au/">Kate Gorringe-Smith</a>, print maker, educator and brilliant advocate for the shore birds.<br />
<a href="http://www.divermatt.com.au/">Diver Matt</a>, marine ecologist and one who never fails to get people excited about the wonders of Port Phillip Bay.<br />
<a href="https://nothingniceranywhere.com/">Loraine Callow</a>, all round top person who knows a lot about paints and what to buy and lots of other things besides.Jackie Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03344585645609107496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300493168960003397.post-52484875365995131822018-12-21T17:38:00.000+11:002018-12-21T17:39:17.555+11:00The Online Story SwapEvery year it seems there are more opportunities to connect with
storytellers around the world and it doesn't always mean jumping on a
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The <a href="https://feast.wildapricot.org/">Federation of Asian Story Tellers</a> is
hosting regular online story swaps. These story swaps are FREE and you
can either tell a story or tune in and listen.<br />
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I joined the November Story Swap and had a great time.<br />
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It's easy to participate. Once you've registered you're sent a link that
asks you to download the ZOOM software which is simple to install and
use. While being very enthusiastic about technology, I can be a bit phobic, so simple is good.<br />
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Roger Jenkins and Sheila Wee
host the Story Swap from Singapore and you can see people popping up on
the screen from around the world. Apart from the storyteller and Roger,
participants are muted but they can still chat. I took a screen shot of<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KathaGalatta/"> Meenu Sivaramakrishnan</a>
in action. (Thank you to Meenu for allowing me to use this image).
This will give you a bit of an idea. You can see the dialogue box in the
corner. The chat has options so you can share your comments publicly or
message the tellers privately.<br />
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This is a You tube video of the first Swap held in September. Roger's
introduction is enthusiastic and no wonder, over 50 people checked in!
Have a look. Sometimes the audio struggles to stay in sync but if you
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Taking music and stories into 4 year old kindergarten with Sarah
Depasquale. These children are part of the Bush Kinder program run by
Hobsons Bay’s conservation rangers. Already switched onto the natural
world, the children were engrossed by the story of our migratory shore
birds. And how I wish the naysayers could see the response children have
to Sarah’s playing. Music in schools ... pleeeease!!!!<br />
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Jackie Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03344585645609107496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300493168960003397.post-1901754190320303942018-11-03T12:17:00.001+11:002018-11-03T12:57:43.996+11:00Sharing the space: artists and scientists I've just returned from Hobart where I had the opportunity to present and tell a story at the <i><a href="http://birdlife.org.au/get-involved/whats-on/asc">Australasian Shorebird Conference</a>: Losing their habitats - conservation and management strategies for migratory and resident shorebirds</i> - University of Tasmania Sandy Bay campus.<br />
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This was my first venture into the science space and when I tossed my hat into the ring and was accepted, I suffered a bout of imposter syndrome. However that was fleeting as I couldn't have been made to feel more welcome and relevant.<br />
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The conference was preceded with the opening of the Overwintering Project Exhibition at the Moonah Arts Centre (Tasmania). <a href="https://www.theoverwinteringproject.com/">The Overwintering Project</a> is an environmental art project designed to bring visibility to Australia's most endangered group of birds - migratory shorebirds.<br />
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The project is the brainchild of print maker and curator and now friend, Kate Gorringe-Smith.<br />
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These are some examples of Kate's beautiful work.</div>
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It was pure joy telling the story of the migration of the Red-necked stint at the opening to a room of birdos. Very vocal reactions from the crowd!<br />
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Kate also had a presentation accepted and the two of us were programmed on the first day. I was disappointed that Sarah couldn't make it to the conference as she is part of the team but she was with me in spirit.<br />
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Kate and I felt well pleased with ourselves and our contribution. We learned a LOT and met extraordinary people and heard many inspiring stories. The overall impressions I was left with was the ability of scientists and citizen scientists to work together in a space of mutual respect and the role artists can play to support the environmental message.<br />
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<br />Jackie Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03344585645609107496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300493168960003397.post-3630623330937198242018-10-17T15:17:00.001+11:002018-10-17T15:17:34.576+11:00Melton Botanic Gardens Celebrates 15 yearsI have friends who tell me that they would rather chew off and eat their own leg than tell stories in environments where the setting and elements are out of their control. I might have thought the same once but over the years, I've embraced the challenge of taking work out side of performance venues and into all kinds of spaces. I think I've become hooked on the challenge. <br />
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The <a href="https://www.melton.vic.gov.au/Out-n-About/Parks-grounds-and-trails/Parks-Recreation/Melton-Botanic-Garden">Melton Botanic Gardens</a> is the perfect fit for our stories; it is a place that celebrates and provides habitat for birds, including the migratory Latham's snipe as well as many spectacular plants and remnant bush. <br />
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The big flowering West Australian eucalyptus flower this time of year and if you missed me and Sarah, you can still see these wondrous plants blooming. <br />
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Once the environment is embraced, the relationship between listeners is re-calibrated as well. We love the informality and fun we have with the people who come to hear our stories. <br />
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Thank you Melton for inviting us to part of your celebrations. We had a top time!Jackie Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03344585645609107496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300493168960003397.post-10528184138909995932018-09-25T19:51:00.001+10:002018-09-25T20:17:02.247+10:00Tamar Valley Writers Festival, TasmaniaWhile I could hardly be called a prolific writer of children's books, I'm passionate and particularly interested in non-fiction picture books for upper primary.<br />
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My two titles were published a while ago and are still in print and I meet readers, and convert new ones, wherever I go.<br />
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I was fortunate to be invited to the <a href="https://www.tamarvalleywritersfestival.com.au/">Tamar Valley Writers Festival</a> as part of the schools program. Thanks to Paul Collins and the <a href="https://creativenetspeakers.com/">Creative Net Speakers' Agency</a> for tossing my hat into the ring.<br />
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I couldn't speak highly enough of this festival, located this year at the Swiss themed resort, the <a href="http://www.tamarvalleyresort.com.au/">Grindlewald</a>, a few kilometres out of Launceston.<br />
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And while speaking highly and offering thanks, a HUGE ALMIGHTY thank you to <a href="https://www.petrarchs.com.au/">Petrarch's Bookshop</a>. Their pop-up shop at the festival was quite extraordinary and I, for one, found my wallet opening all by itself on numerous occasions. <br />
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My sessions were for middle and upper primary and years 8 - 12. I believe that what I have to share with students (my 'point of difference') is that I come to writing stories through telling stories. My mantra is: speak, write, read aloud.<br />
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It was great fun acting out stories with the young ones and introducing the older ones to stories told.<br />
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The Tamar Valley Writers Festival is every two years. Its a ripper!!!<br />
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<br />Jackie Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03344585645609107496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300493168960003397.post-83092906088872423912018-09-25T13:57:00.001+10:002018-09-25T19:56:10.432+10:00CHENNAI: Under the Aalamaram International Storytelling Festival What a treat to be invited along to tell stories as part of Under the Aalamaram International Storytelling Festival.<br />
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The festival takes place across ten days, primarily in schools in Tamil Nadu, born of a dream of the organisers of <a href="https://www.kathaikalatta.com/">Kathai Kallatta</a>, a storytelling organisation founded to '...address the benefits of storytelling for children, adults, teachers and parents'.<br />
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During this time, it was estimated that between us, we told stories to over 8,000 children from kindergarten to middle high school. In addition, we ran workshops for the older students and teachers, and there were two public storytelling showcases.<br />
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There were times when we told stories to small groups and on other days, we were greeted by a sea of students. <br />
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So many highlights during the ten days, but if I boil it down, the essence for me was the hospitality of the festival, the schools and the local storytellers and the good will of the international storytellers who supported each other as we adapted to the heat and the traffic.<br />
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The public concerts were a huge success and it was wonderful to see storytellers from different countries telling stories from their place with such warmth, polish and passion<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Craig Jenkins (UK), Jeeva Raghunath (Chennai), Diane Ferlatte (US), Giorgiana Elena (Romania), Ariyo Zidni (Indonesia), Jackie Kerin (Australia), Lindy Mitchell-Nilsson (Australia), Roger Jenkins (Singapore).<br />
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This is how storytellers are greeted in schools in Tamil Nadu.<br />
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<br />Jackie Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03344585645609107496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300493168960003397.post-55743194759044301352018-06-25T15:56:00.001+10:002018-06-25T15:56:59.079+10:00Williamstown Literary Festival 2018'In the cosy comfort of the library, while outside an icy wind blew,
Jackie Kerin and Sarah Depasquale kept the audience spellbound with
their carefully crafted blend of evocative music, storytelling and
kamishibai. With impeccable timing, just as Dr Ward's amazing plant
filled case was aboard a ship, Australia bound, a particularly wild and
heavy squall of rain lashed the library windows and had us all feeling
like we were in fact afloat on a turbulent sea! A lovely session!' <br />
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Jackie Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03344585645609107496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300493168960003397.post-91692585686089421162018-06-25T15:51:00.001+10:002018-06-25T15:51:39.403+10:00AKA (Australian Kamishibai Association)Kamishibai (paper theater) is a Japanese way of telling stories. Once
popular in the 1930s - 1940s, it was swept aside with the introduction
of television.<br />
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But kamishibai is back and new stories are being published and there are
festivals and gatherings of kamishibai storytellers popping up around
the world.<br />
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<a href="http://www.cardigancomics.com/">Bernard Caleo </a>(comic book maker, actor, storyteller) and myself formed a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/932313736884418/">Facebook Group</a>
a few years ago, and calling it the AKA (Australian Kamishiba
Association), we hoped to gather kamishibai enthusiasts from around
Australia to share ideas and grow skills.<br />
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We now have members from Victoria, NSW, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia as well as a few overseas guests.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tetsuta-watanabe.com/">Tetsuta Watanabe</a>'s 1940s Japanese tale of 'Mr Carrot' was a favourite</td></tr>
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With growing confidence, we decided to go public and so pitched ourselves to the <a href="https://www.willylitfest.org.au/">Williamstown Literary Festival</a> 2018 offering: a display, two shows, introductory session and workshop for children.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anna telling a story to an enchanted crowd</td></tr>
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The plan was hatched when <a href="https://www.facebook.com/headsandtalescom/">Anna Manuel</a>
said, 'Let's do it!' Anna shouldered a huge amount of the planning and
arrangements with the festival organisers: curated the showcase of
Kamishibai Stories for Kids and facilitated the workshop. Together with
her partner Anthony, she also designed our flyers and banner.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L-R: Alex Kharnam, Daniela Bücheler-Scott, Jackie Kerin, Matt McArthur,Tetsuta Watanabe, Anna Manuel</td></tr>
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And I would like to express gratitude, on behalf of the team, to those
members of Storytelling Victoria who so kindly gave up their time and
helped us with the display table. We were overwhelmed by your
willingness to down tools and lend us hand.<br />
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And please, if you would like to be part of the fun, don't hesitate to join our group and follow our Page. <br />
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Find us on our AKA PAGE <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AusKamishibai/">HERE</a>Jackie Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03344585645609107496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300493168960003397.post-27142962723418646802018-05-20T11:14:00.000+10:002018-12-14T09:33:33.258+11:00World Migratory Bird Day 2018Sarah an I have become passionate supporters of any attempt to share information about the migratory shore birds that visit the wetlands in Hobsons Bay where we both live.<br />
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Several years ago we developed a show called <a href="http://www.jackiekerin.com.au/flyway.html"><i>Tales from the Flyway</i> </a>where we imagine what it would be like to visit some of the countries on the <a href="http://eaaflyway.net/">East Asian Australasian Flyway</a>.<br />
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This is the fourth year we have celebrated <a href="https://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/">World Migratory Bird Day</a>, a global event with our local community and rangers.<br />
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And this year was especially wonderful as the Spotswood Primary School Choir joined voices with the <a href="http://www.nffc.org.au/">Newport Community Choir</a> in singing about the life of the Godwits, words by Barry Hill, music composed by Todd Mcneal.<br />
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Such a buzz to use the skills that we share to make a difference.<br />
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Wandering through our local botanic gardens (the <a href="http://www.friendsofwilliamstownbotanicgardens.net/">Williamstown Botanic Gardens</a>), we asked ourselves the question, 'Where did all these exotic plants originally come from and how did they get to Australia?'<br />
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We discovered that part of the answer was 'the Wardian case', or as we like to say: 'The Amazing Case of Dr Ward!'<br />
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The problem of carrying botanical specimens on board ships had been ongoing for centuries. Then in 1833, Dr Ward (a plant enthusiast) experimented with sending some plants in a sealed glass and wooden case from London to Sydney and back again. The experiment was success and the transportation of plants was revolutionized (and the terrarium craze was also sparked).<br />
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Sarah and I have found our delight in this story to be infectious. Our local Men's Shed (<a href="http://www.hobsonsnet.com/">Hobsons Bay Men's Shed</a>) made us a couple of scaled down replica cases. <br />
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Loraine Callow (who works part time at the Williamstown Botanic Gardens managed by the Hobsons Bay City Council) created a glorious set of illustrations for us to use in a Kamishibai (Japansese wooden storytelling box).<br />
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Dr Luke Keogh (environmental historian and curator with a special interest in the global movement of plants in the 19th and 20th century) offered advice and ecouragment and Nan McNab (editor and author) kept a close eye on us as we developed the story.<br />
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Sarah and I were invited to the 2018 <a href="http://www.portfairyfolkfestival.com/">Port Fairy Folk Festival</a> and as part of a packed program of storytelling, we finally launched our new show into the universe.<br />
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I made a little video of Sarah and me at the Port Fairy Folk Festival. It will give you a glimpse into the kind of fun we have when out and about with stories.<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;">The Amazing Case of Dr Ward and Other Stories</span></b></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(suitable for an inter-generational audience and ideal for festivals) </span><br />
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When you bite into a mango and the juice dribbles down your chin, spread a picnic rug under a shady elm, or pop a fuschia bud, do you ever ask the question: how did these plants come to be in Australia? It is quite possible that the answer lies in a simple invention made of glass and wood.<i><i> </i></i><br />
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In London, in the early 1800s, a doctor and enthusiastic amateur naturalist, accidentally discovered a plant growing inside a glass container. Aware of the difficulties of transporting live botanical specimens aboard ships, Dr Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward concluded that plants needed to be sealed in transparent cases, protected from salt spray, rats and clumsy sailors. The Wardian case (as it became known) revolutionized the transportation of plants and were in use up until 1962.<br />
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Sarah and I begin with the ripping tale of how Dr Ward developed his idea, and
we follow with two stories dedicated to specific trees (the golden elm and the weeping rosebud cherry)
and a story dedicated to the gardeners.</div>
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<i><i>The Amazing Case of Dr Ward and Other Stories</i> </i>is inspired by the Williamstown Botanic Gardens, designed by Edward La Trobe Bateman and opened in 1860.<br />
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<b>Duration </b><br />
45 - 50 minutes<br />
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<b>Requirements</b> <br />
For audiences under 80 people<b></b>:<br />
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<li>4 metre x 3 metre space – preferably raised if the seating is flat</li>
<li>no amplification required </li>
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For audiences over 80 people we need:<br />
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<li>4 metre x 3 metre space – preferably raised if the seating is flat</li>
<li>Digital projector for images</li>
<li>Radio mike for Jackie and a mike on a stand for Sarah</li>
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<b>Cost available on enquiry</b><br />
Visit Jackie's website <a href="http://www.jackiekerin.com.au/">HERE</a> <br />
0412 210 098<br />
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Sarah Depasquale is a classically trained violinist, librarian, birdwatcher an gardener.<br />
Jackie Kerin is a classically trained actress, storyteller in the oral tradition and author of several award-winning children's picture books, bird watcher and gardener. Learn more<a href="http://www.jackiekerin.com.au/"> here</a>.<br />
<br />Jackie Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03344585645609107496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300493168960003397.post-55991463791027613302018-03-20T12:21:00.000+11:002018-03-20T12:21:04.448+11:00Port Fairy Folk Festival 2018Every couple of years I get an invitation to be part of the spoken word program at the <a href="http://www.portfairyfolkfestival.com/">Port Fairy Folk Festival</a>. And in recent times I've had the fun of traveling with my musician colleague Sarah Depasquale.<br />
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Our program was packed with two shows: <a href="http://www.jackiekerin.com.au/flyway.html"><i>Tales from the Flyway</i></a> (our piece that shines a light on migratory shore birds) and <i>The Amazing Case of Dr Ward and other stories</i> (a light-hearted look at how plants were transported around the world on board ships in the1800s), as well as a children's show, author presentation and judging the Pat Glover Storytelling Award!<br />
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We felt a bit daunted by the task, but Sarah and I ploughed through and enjoyed every moment.<br />
The Children's Tent was huge and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little intimidated at the thought of all these energetic young ones. But it was a wonderful 45 mins of hilarity and the children were fantastic.<br />
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Port Fairy has a terrific bookshop <a href="https://www.blarneybooks.com.au/">Blarney Books and Art </a>and offers a program throughout the festival. I was delighted to be asked to do an author talk. Always fun to switch from storyteller hat to author hat. And selling books and seeing children smile ... well nothing beats it really!<br />
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Huge thanks to Jim Haynes who manages the spoken word program and the Festival and township that organises the weekend. Its a privilege and joy to be invited to be part of the fun.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">The
tangible and intangible</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">My storytelling tools are both intangible
and tangible. The intangible are the tools that are inseparable from me: my
body, voice, memory and my imagination. And the tangible are the tools I can
hold and use when telling, like puppets and musical instruments. And of course,
there are the books.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The intangible ‘me tools’ are getting on in
years. I get tired more easily; I think more about how far I am prepared to
travel and how many sessions I will do in a day. But there are countless good
things about being older. My repertoire is vast and mature, I’m calm (the self
doubt has faded), I relish dipping into deep experience and I have much to
share and enjoy doing so. My voice is strong and can withstand hours of use (I
sing in a choir to keep it in shape), my body still serves me well (I visit a
gym) and I’m comfortable in my skin and no longer stare at the wardrobe and
wonder who I am when I head off to tell stories. I know the value of what I do,
and feel buoyed by life lived so far. My ability to quickly establish a
relationship with my listeners is finely honed.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The tangible tools can be found on the book
shelves, in my study and in a sturdy cane basket neatly packed with props. It
was woven by a company that also makes ballooning baskets and is strong enough
for me to sit on and flat enough to be a table. The lid has discreet leather straps
with buckles, a deterrent when working with children who have not learned to
respect boundaries. A foldable trolley leans against the basket, ready to wheel
it out to the car. Stacked on top of the basket are two kamishibai stages and
the stand. (I have three but the third is nearly always out on loan.) </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Let’s
begin with, the books …</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Increasingly I use the Internet as my
research tool but I still have a bookcase of anthologies and guides. If I could
only keep three books, these are the ones I would choose: </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Twenty Tellable Tales</span></i><span lang="EN-US"> by Margaret Read
MacDonald</span></div>
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</span></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Favourite</span></i><span lang="EN-US"> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Folktales from Around the World</i> edited by Jane Yolen </span></div>
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</span></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">The Kamishibai Classroom</span></i><span lang="EN-US"> by Tara M. McGowan</span></div>
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Tellable Tales</span></i><span lang="EN-US"> </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">What I appreciate in Margaret Read
MacDonald’s collections are the detailed notes at the back, references and
sources for the stories included. For those of us who like to dig a little
deeper and research other versions of tales, think about who collected
Indigenous stories and when, these notes are a beginning. I like to dig around
a story before I commit to including it in my repertoire. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Twenty Tellable Tales </i>is also an example of stories written in oral
language – language for telling. And of course, if you are not the inquisitive
kind, you can simply tell the stories.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">Favourite</span></i><span lang="EN-US"> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Folktales from Around the
World</i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Jane Yolen begins<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> Favorite</i> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Folktales from Around
the World</i> with an acknowledgement of the people who helped with the book.
It’s worth researching these names, as many are fine folklorists. And from
there, read the Introduction. I go back and reread this every few years. There
is much food for thought in the way Jane Yolen writes of the oral, transcribed
and literary tale.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">The
Kamishibai Classroom</span></i><span lang="EN-US"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I’m hooked on kamishibai storytelling and
have successfully infected others with the passion. I find <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Kamishibai Classroom</i> by Tara M. McGowan to be a generous guide
including history, the mechanics of making and doing, application in the
classroom and so on. So far I know of no better book to get started.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US">And
now a peek inside the basket …</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">When I started telling stories I was
certain that props were unnecessary and that all a storyteller needed was good a
repertoire and communication skills.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But
when I found myself in kindergartens with children speaking English for the
first time, I began to rethink. Years later, I worked in a specialist school, in
a language enrichment program, telling stories with children who were learning
to cope with a range of learning and behavioral problems caused by trauma,
abuse, alcohol fetal syndrome, Asperger’s … In these environments, I’ve found
that puppets and felts work magic. Props can underscore meaning and give a
focus away from the storyteller. I’ve observed many times that some children
are sometimes more able to connect with stories via a puppet or some other
object. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I think of myself as an artist; my practice
enhanced by hand-crafted props. Most I have made myself, some I have commissioned
or been given, and a few have been bought. I’m fortunate to have a partner,
John Kean, who is a skilled painter.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">I could write at length about the props I
use when working with young children but I think it best if I direct you to my
DIY video where you can see me working with small children and using props. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uylYS3lN0ZY" width="560"></iframe> </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The following are some of my favorites</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span class="textexposedshow"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Australian
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Bollard puppets</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> are cylindrical figures: the ‘Old
Woman who swallowed a Fly’ and the ‘<a href="https://www.walkerbooks.com.au/Books/There-Was-an-Old-Sailor-9781921150715">Old
Sailor</a> who swallowed a Krill’. (The story for Old Sailor is by author friend
Claire Saxby). I started with a shop-bought Old Woman, she was like a small rag
doll. One day I was working at a kindergarten and a boy with Cerebral Palsy
wanted to have a go at putting the animals into her mouth but his compromised
fine motor skills frustrated his attempts. When I came home, I put her away. I
decide to make my own Old Woman with a big mouth and then I sourced big animals
that were easy to hold. The Old Woman and Old Sailor are made from large postal
cylinders, paper mache, cardboard (hats) and tennis balls (feet). They were
inspired by the Geelong bollard people. Geelong is a seaside city to the west
of Melbourne (Australia). Many years ago, artist <b><a href="http://www.intown.com.au/locals/geelong/attractions/bollards.htm"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jan Mitchell</span></a></b></span><span class="textexposedshow"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
created these wonderful characters that are dotted throughout the municipality.
I dedicate my bollard people to Harry who I never met again, but I learned from
him. </span></span></div>
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the stories of my choosing. The board is a piece of light plywood covered in
polyfleece. I use my fish felts to set the theme for fishy stories. I have
several boxes of felts that I carry in my story basket. Depending on the
children, I may or may not use them. Felts are so simple, but they never fail
to delight; they have a permanent place in the toolkit.</span></span></div>
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ceases to amaze me that children born in Australia are commonly unable to
identify our unique animals. Newly arrived children are generally experts. I
feel deeply about the importance of connecting children to nature and much of
my repertoire reflects this. I have acquired these puppets opportunistically at
airports, conferences and toy suppliers. I’m fussy and look for puppets that
are realistic as possible. I don’t have a taste for cute.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Kamishibai (kami – paper, shibai – theatre)
is a Japanese mode of storytelling. It employs a small narrow stage with an
opening on one side so viewers can see a succession of cards revealed as the
story is narrated. I won’t say more about the history of kamishibai as a quick
search on the Internet will lead you to detailed sites with all you need to
know. Kamishibai is the only prop I use when telling stories to adults
audiences.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">K1 is made by a skilled carpenter friend,
Ted Smith, from recycled Eucalyptus. Beautifully crafted, it’s the one I use
the most. I am indebted to my storytelling, camera operator, props maker friend
Alex Kharnam, for a stand adapted from a heavy-duty camera tripod that can be
raised and lowered and packed away in a suitcases for easy travel.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">K3 was made by me from cardboard. This one
I can strap to my bike and literally pedal/peddle stories. You will find
instructions on <b><a href="http://www.jackiekerin.com.au/kamishibai.html">my
website</a> </b>so you can build your own if you wish. </span></div>
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up and running with kamishibai. The acquisition of stories that you want to
tell is a whole other thing. Stories can be bought on line, but I like to make
my own and trade with other makers. Currently I only tell one ‘off the shelf
story’; the majority I tell, have been painstakingly drawn, painted or cut from
colored paper by me. I’m not an artist and it takes weeks to make a story and
my illustrations are not brilliant however it’s important to me that I am the
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about my toolkit but this would turn into a very long article. For now this is
glimpse. I haven’t mentioned the ukulele, nesting dolls, shells, pad of coloured
paper for folding and tearing, spindle and bells. Another time …</span>
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I do have a thing for tents and for taking stories outside of controlled spaces and having a crack at delivering tales at festivals, in parks and gardens and on footpaths.<br />
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Yesterday I accepted the challenge of telling stories in a tent, 5 x 20 minute sessions, for the Whitehorse Spring Festival.<br />
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And it is a challenge as children are dragged away mid-story because there is something on somewhere else, and others come back for every session and I don't want to repeat myself.<br />
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People come for stories from many different language backgrounds with good and sometimes limited understanding of English (my only language). And I always meet people who cannot hear, who sign or who rely on hearing aids or both.<br />
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Yesterday I went armed with my <a href="http://www.jackiekerin.com.au/kamishibai.html">kamishibai</a> as I know from experience, kamishibai storytelling leaps over all the obstacles.<br />
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I was employed by <a href="http://www.thedreamingspace.com.au/home/">The Dreaming Space </a>for the festival and they had erected a very sweet tent which comfortably fits 40 or so. No photos of me as I was working alone and had no one to ask but I can share with you some images. You can see my kamishibai and I have erected my story brolly and decorated it with bunting and and my comics. They sold like hot cakes!<br />
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<br />Jackie Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03344585645609107496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300493168960003397.post-10087303347195106032017-08-27T15:42:00.000+10:002017-08-27T15:42:13.109+10:00Melton Word Fest with the Story PeddlerIts been a while since I've had an adventure with the<a href="http://peddlersinc.com/story-peddlers/"> Story Peddler</a> aka Patrick Verdon.<br />
I get to do some wonderful things, well things that suit me and that I enjoy. One of my favourite requests is to accompany Patrick to festivals and fill his tent with stories.<br />
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Patrick conceived the idea of a small tent, without an internal post (that's important). It comfortably accommodates 60 + and is a joy to work in.<br />
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While I try to be useful in setting up, I'm mostly asked to go and source large cafe lattes. I know I have posted many pictures of the tent but well .. I love it, so here are some more.<br />
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<br />Jackie Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03344585645609107496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300493168960003397.post-89230219511162384872017-08-26T18:32:00.002+10:002017-08-26T18:32:52.039+10:00Children's Book Week at Museum Victoria<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Proud to be published by Museum Victoria and excited to have been invited to lead the Book Week Parade through the Forest Gallery, past the dinosaurs, under the train tunnel and into the story space.<br />
Honoured to be alongside authors Diane Jackson Hill and Melanie Raymond (publisher).<br />
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Hearty congratulations to Diane whose book, <a href="https://dianejacksonhill.com.au/published-books/chooks-in-dinner-suits/"><i>Chooks in Dinner Suits</i></a>, is accumulating awards and all sorts of well deserved attention. You can check out more winners at the <a href="https://cbca.org.au/">Children's Book Council of Australia</a> (CBCA) website.<br />
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<br />Jackie Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03344585645609107496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300493168960003397.post-44889840644805665902017-08-26T18:03:00.000+10:002017-08-26T18:03:18.719+10:00Beaker Street@TMAG: The LaborastoryI've been enjoying the variety of storytelling opportunities on offer and one of my favourite kind/genre (?) of stories are those with science themes. Melbourne hosts a fabulous monthly event called<a href="https://thelaborastory.com/"> The Laborastory</a> where I can get my fix. The Laborastory is a space where storytelling meets science. The stories are usually about a person whose life and research has touched the teller in some way.<br />
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So it was an honour to be invited to Hobart to MC the inaugural Laborastory in Hobart for the inaugural Science Week event, <a href="https://www.beakerstreet.com.au/">Beaker Street@TMAG.</a><br />
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Beaker Street@TMAG rocked. Over 5000 people came through the doors of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery over 3 evenings, all hungry to talk science. And the beauty of it is, it is accessible to folks with little science education (like me). All that is required is a curious mind. Presenters wandered the venue in glowing name tags so conversations could continue beyond the presentations and stories.<br />
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We had a healthy crowd at The Laborastory, an all women session with tales from passionate botanists from the early 1800s to the present day. The team from L-R: self, Mary-Anne Lea, Laura Davis and Nicole Gill.<br />
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Jackie Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03344585645609107496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300493168960003397.post-23208866659361756492017-06-28T14:47:00.000+10:002017-06-28T17:45:15.121+10:00Williamstown Literary Festival 2017It was my pleasure to co-ordinate a couple of splendid storytellers from <a href="http://www.storytellingvic.org.au/">Storytelling Australia Victoria</a> in a session called: <i>Before there were Books, there were Storytellers,</i> for the <a href="http://willylitfest.org.au/">Williamstown Literary Festival</a>.<br />
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The focus was to promote Storytelling Vic's events, partnerships and associations and the team did us all proud!<br />
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Thanks to Alex and Miles Kharnam for the video and stills, we have a record of the day. <br />
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<br />Jackie Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03344585645609107496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300493168960003397.post-91392050104959111202017-06-21T19:16:00.000+10:002017-06-21T19:16:59.248+10:00StoryFest Singapore: Stories for ChangeIt was a privilege to be invited to participate in this inaugural international festival. Living in Melbourne, I'm a long way south from the exciting story action in other parts of the world.<br />
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Kamini Ramachandran has conceived a festival that is less than an 8 hour flight from Melbourne. The inaugural program was packed with workshops and performances celebrating local Singaporean talents and the OS guests. The international contingent included myself, Xanthe Gresham-Knight (England) and Steve Killick (Wales).<br />
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One of the highlights (one of many) for me, was <i>A Tapestry of Tales</i>, a showcase featuring the graduates of the Storytelling Mentorship Project supervised by Kamini. It was encouraging to see eight young people embracing the art with gusto and skill.<br />
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I had a ball delivering my workshop on Kamishibai Storytelling and the children's session was a delight. I shared the stage with Steve and Kamini in an event titled <i>Tales from Asia</i>. For this, I carried my migratory birds all the way. I was both moved and excited to meet so many Singaporeans who share a passion for the birds and feel the connecting thread between our countries. <br />
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Check out the website and keep an eye on the program. As details emerged around the 2018 Festival, some of you might be tempted!<br />
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<i>Tales from the Flyway</i> is a storytelling show I developed
with violinist Sarah Depasquale. Sarah and I share a love of wetlands
and birds, especially those found at our doorstep in Hobsons Bay in the south-east corner of Australia. <br />
Together we will take you on a journey following the path of
migratory shore birds, from Australia to Siberia, along the
East Asian Australasian Flyway. The show is playful and occasionally
enlightening.<br />
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There are some significant celebratory days for the birds in the calendar and Sarah and I developed our show to highlight these.<br />
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<b>April 12 - 16</b><br />
We are heading of to NSW for the Stone the Crows Festival. As well as <i>Flyway</i>, we'll be kept busy with workshops and presentations, and in the evening, <i>Bed Time Tales</i>. You can follow the festival on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StoneTheCrowsFestival/">Facebook</a>.<br />
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<b>May 10</b><br />
<i>Tom the red-necked stint </i>(10 minute kamishibai story from the show). <br />
As part of the <a href="http://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/">World Migratory Bird Day </a>celebrations. <br />
TIME: 10.30 am (Children's Storytime).<br />
PLACE: Altona Meadows Library, Central Square, 2 Newham Way Altona Meadows<br />
FREE event <br />
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<b>May 10</b><br />
<i>Tales from the Flyway</i><br />
As part of the World Migratory Bird Day celebrations. <br />
TIME: 6.45<br />
PLACE: Melton Library and Learning HUB<br />
Balam Balam Lecture Theatre. 31 McKenzie Street Melton<br />
FREE event but booking required <a href="http://www.melton.vic.gov.au/Out-n-About/Events-Activities/Tales-from-the-Flyway">HERE</a><br />
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<b>May 13</b><i> </i><br />
<i>Tom the red-necked stint</i> (10 minute kamishibai story from the show).<br />
As part of the World Migratory Bird Day celebrations. <br />
TIME: 10.30<br />
PLACE: Newport Community HUB 13/15 Mason Street Newport<br />
FREE event<br />
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<b>October 28 </b><br />
<i>Tales from the Flyway</i> <br />
As part of National Bird Week<br />
PLACE: Melton Library and Learning HUB<br />
Balam Balam Lecture Theatre. 31 McKenzie Street Melton<br />
FREE event<br />
Details to come <a href="http://meltonenvironmentgroup.org.au/activities/bird-week">HERE</a><br />
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<br />Jackie Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03344585645609107496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300493168960003397.post-65944427964084509512017-02-11T18:11:00.000+11:002017-02-11T18:13:11.582+11:00RAW GARDEN STORYTELLINGWe all have our passions and mine are multiple. They include storytelling (of course) and gardening.<br />
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I belong to <a href="http://www.storytellingvic.org.au/">Storytelling Australia Victoria </a>and as an office bearer on the committee, I get to be part of some exciting ideas. We've been exploring partnerships and one of those is with the <a href="http://raw-australia.org.au/">RAW Garden</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mariam Issa and Dee</td></tr>
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Some time ago Mariam Issa opened up her heart and garden and formed RAW with a team of like minded women. The garden explores the private garden as a shared space, open to the public. There is an out door kitchen, permaculture garden and chooks. RAW offers a rich program of activities and once a month there are stories.<br />
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This year Singaporean storyteller Durgah Devi Palanisamy (Dee) is holding the space for the stories. Dee moved to Melbourne over a year ago and has dived into the storytelling, enriching the Story Vic gatherings with Asian tales exquisitely told.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dee and Martin deep in conversation</td></tr>
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Every so often we are privileged to welcome storytellers for overseas or interstate. Martin Jefferd from the UK is a favourite. Martin visits Australia in the summer to catch up with his grandchildren and he always arrives with stories.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Martin in full flight</td></tr>
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These beautiful photos where taken by <a href="http://www.tatianaccscott.com.au/">Tatiana Scott</a>.Jackie Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03344585645609107496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300493168960003397.post-20381406531782287932017-01-28T16:20:00.001+11:002017-01-28T16:20:08.494+11:00Wheels within WheelsI love collaborating and creating events with other like-minded odd balls. And bikes are one of my 'things'.<br />
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In recent times I've been enjoying some adventures with Patrick Verdon, the <a href="http://peddlersinc.com/story-peddlers/">Story Peddler</a>. In mid winter, we toured around the Hamilton region with his gorgeous tent as part of the Woolly West Festival.<br />
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And just the other day Patrick<span class="text_exposed_show"> pitched it in Dandenong Park, and </span>again, it was my good fortune to be
invited to fill it <span class="text_exposed_show">with stories</span>. Bike, tent, books, comics, storytelling: I'm happy! <span class="text_exposed_show"> </span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">I love working in the Greater Dandenong area, this is a wonderful
community to be invited into; I would call it a 'capacious heartspace'.</span>Jackie Kerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03344585645609107496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300493168960003397.post-58522736579156060072017-01-16T08:17:00.000+11:002017-01-16T08:17:29.864+11:00Raising awareness about migratory shore birds: the work is never done!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOPfC47iGwz-LyS5QRkKeTl5EGzHCoavEYfF4KtGxNHnRSpRZ4h0aS8z49TWfrXBGqi8Q1KIXWLm6fJm3xRRyakNPfhenry5Eez_z6hMoSROzRd17WwaQuqoOAZZEmwJ3ZlftS9CbGzuLD/s1600/IMG_1000.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOPfC47iGwz-LyS5QRkKeTl5EGzHCoavEYfF4KtGxNHnRSpRZ4h0aS8z49TWfrXBGqi8Q1KIXWLm6fJm3xRRyakNPfhenry5Eez_z6hMoSROzRd17WwaQuqoOAZZEmwJ3ZlftS9CbGzuLD/s320/IMG_1000.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
A fine morning spent in the company of remarkable people including the
Hobsons Bay Conservation Rangers (Libby and Andrew), Birdlife Australia
(Sean and Carolin<span class="text_exposed_show">e) and The Connies
(tram conductors, performers, educators, ecologists and nature lovers). </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwlM71v3jTF__jAZl9q0b3TS7XyY8UkgxuLFr2dH00-pCNj0-fLDff6mz5383HRsoJ94CN6ptFFsHFBFCvD45ZyEWcmBuzk_c6i4asIWcZ819rEbJzZ1-Ahjj8k7rSMjO8CpbWLdbVeaGi/s1600/IMG_1015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwlM71v3jTF__jAZl9q0b3TS7XyY8UkgxuLFr2dH00-pCNj0-fLDff6mz5383HRsoJ94CN6ptFFsHFBFCvD45ZyEWcmBuzk_c6i4asIWcZ819rEbJzZ1-Ahjj8k7rSMjO8CpbWLdbVeaGi/s320/IMG_1015.jpg" width="240" /></a><span class="text_exposed_show">The Curlew, sculptured by John Kean in our back room, was ceremoniously
passed over to Birdlife's Caroline Wilson for educational and outreach
programs. The event 'Dogs Breakfast' is an annual social gathering
organised by Council, to awaken the responsibility we all have,
especially dog owners to the continuing survival of migratory shore
birds.</span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show"><span><span><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="UFICommentBody _1n4g"><span><span>Sean
Dooley from BirdLife Australia gave a moving talk about the plight
of our shore birds. He spoke
at length about how common these birds and other migratory species were
in Hobs</span></span><span><span><span>ons Bay (where I live) as recently as the the
80s. The statistics are heart-breaking and the decline is happening
before our eyes. Yesterday this life size sculpture of a Curlew was
formally handed over to BirdLife Australia, to use in their outreach and
educational programs. Currently there is one Curlew in our vicinity,
where once there were thousands. Its beyond sad.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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