Everyone has a story to tell if only you ask the right questions. What tale could you conjure if given the chance? Have you ever wanted to learn to be a better storyteller, to craft a tale so compelling that listeners beg for more? The Library System of Bradford County has just the series for you.
With more than thirty years of experience in story craft, WVIA producer and on-air personality Fiona Siobhan Powell brings her wit and expertise to a special four-part workshop series designed especially for adults and emerging adults. Presented via Zoom, the interactive and intimate forum will take place Tuesday, July 14th and Thursday, July 16th at 10am and 1pm. This unique presentation and clinic will guide participants through identifying story-telling-worthy tales, honing language and expression to maximize effect, and crafting a memorable presentation.
Ms. Powell has been honing her own skills since she was a young girl in her native Wales. She travelled extensively in her childhood and has now settled in the United States, but Fiona has focused her work on the history and tales of her beloved Celtic Nations of Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, and Somerset, England. Interweaving memories and stories from her own life, she flavors each tale with a distinctly Welsh sensibility and humor, a charming chuckle, and a beautiful soothing accent.
In addition to her work at WVIA, Ms. Powell has been a frequent artist in residence with the Bradford County Regional Arts Council and a cherished guest of many local libraries. She also had a story featured in The Tales of John Kneebones in 2019.
Last week Fiona performed virtually for the Library System of Bradford County, delighting audiences with tales from around the world while spinning wool on her treasured spinning wheel “Sheila.” Recordings of those performances are available for viewing on Facebook and will be posted on the various library websites in the future.
Her storytelling workshop is open to ages 14 and up and will be available via Zoom on Tuesday, July 14th and Thursday, July 16th at 10am and 1pm. To register for this special four-part workshop, interested parties should contact the Library System of Bradford County on Facebook or by email at [email protected]. You can also express your interest to your local library to register. The workshop is free but space may be limited.