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  • Voyages, virtually April 23, 2020

    On Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 7:30 pm, please join us as we reprise the theme for World Storytelling Day: Voyages. This is our first virtual Stories at Fern Connections accepted from 7 pm onwardPlease come early and address any technical concerns before the stories begin at 7:30 pm We are using Zoom, an online conferencing…

  • Saturday, April 3, 2020: Cancelled

    As the COVID-19 concerns increase, Chrine El Ansary’s tour has been cancelled. We’ll update you on other April events. We wish you a safe and healthy spring, and hope to see you again soon! Born in Cairo, Chirine El Ansary is a storyteller and physical performer living in Egypt and France. She was one of…

  • Saturday, February 29, 2010: Leap Year!

    We’re celebrating with stories that reflect leap year … or perhaps a leap of faith … or out of the frying pan … or over the fence …7:30 pm, 1831 Fern St (click here to view a map)

  • March 16, 2020: Cancelled

    As the COVID-19 concerns increase, the Victoria Storytellers Guild has decided to cancel Stories at Fern March 16. We’ll update you on our April events. We wish you a safe and healthy spring, and hope to see you again soon!

  • February 17, 2020: Try a Little Love!

    Monday, February 17, 2020 at 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM Theme: Try a Little Love, Tales that explore Love, Life and Friendship 1831 Fern St, Victoria, BC (click here to view a map)

  • January 20, 2020, Stories at Fern

    Monday, January 20, 2020 at 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM Hosted by Host : Pat Carfra 1831 Fern St, Victoria, BC (click here to view a map)

  • December 9 Stories at Fern: Mid-winter Edition

    Monday, December 9, 2019 at 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM Hosted by Jennifer Ferris 1831 Fern St, Victoria, BC (click here to view a map)

  • Rivers of Voices, Ocean of Stories: Coming Together

    The 2020 SC-CC Annual Conference in Parksville, British Columbia, which was scheduled for May 27 to 31, is cancelled.  Nous avons pris la décision d’annuler notre congrès annuel, qui devait se tenir à Parksville (Colombie-Britannique) du 27 au 31 mai 2020. 

  • A Breath of Fresh Air – November 2, 2019

  • Baloney on Bologna Day

  • Storytellers’ Cafe

  • The Norse Epic

    Norway House October 5, 2019 1-9 pm $10 ($5 for guild members) The Victoria Storytellers’ Guild invites you to enjoy part or all of a day of story where you can:  Hear tales as harshly beautiful as the Nordic landscapes where they were first told,  Get acquainted with the fascinating and highly complex characters of the gods…

  • Weaving Baskets of Knowledge

    Annual Conference and AGM of the Storytellers of Canada – Conteurs du Canada – 2019 By Mary Gavin, VSG Conference Delegate Le conte ou l’art de tisser les fils de la connaissance Akonutomahtimok: Askomiw Latokonasuwol Kcicihtuwakonol Conference site:  The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is on Wolastoqiyik traditional land.  UNB is the alma mater of…

  • Tall tales and true of the “LOVE that Conquers all.”

  • Suggest a theme for Stories at Fern

    Imagine a whole evening of stories on just one theme! That’s what we are planning to do next year at Stories at Fern. Each month a different theme. For example one night might be “stories that chill you,” another could be “stories that warm the heart.” Be it “legends and myths or “fairies in my…

  • Ivan Coyote: Workshop for Storytellers : May 30th

     9:30 am – 12:30 pm at St Aiden’s Church, $50  Register through Shirley Routliffe,  sroutliffe@gmail.com The workshop will give you a chance to work with master Canadian storyteller Ivan Coyote.  Discover new ideas about transforming thoughts and energy into memorable stories. The workshopwill include tips on selecting material, preparing yourself and your work for performance, and…

  • Ivan Coyote In Concert and Workshop

    Coming May 2019! Ivan Coyote! The Victoria Storytellers’ Guild is excited to present Ivan Coyote, the award-winning Canadian author and internationally acclaimed storyteller and presenter.  Ivan’s stories are inspiring, filled with Ivan’s generous heart, humour and humanity. Ivan Coyote in Concert: An Evening of Storytelling:  May 29th                                                                                         7:30 pm at the Belfry theatre, $25, https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/login?event=1083…

  • A Concert with Storyteller Hugh Cotton

    Tickets at Eventbrite $14 while they last. Hugh Cotton is a Toronto-based storyteller, originally from Hampshire in England. He has told stories in schools, markets, cafes and forests – and appeared in festivals from Brantford to Brazil.  He enjoys telling to listeners of all ages and audiences from 500 to 1.  His repertoire spans the globe but he has…

  • “It’s all in the Kilt” – The Stories of Scottish Teller Calum Lykan

    “There is just something about storyteller Calum Lykan. Call it charm, charisma or the x-factor, he has that intangible ne sais quoi that makes you want to listen to him for hours.” February 25th 7:30 pm – at Fern St – $15

  • Come Into My Parlour

  • Desserts & Storytelling

  • Running Deep – The Power of Water November 19

    Seventh Annual Canadian Storytelling Night – Soirée nationale du conte Prepare to immerse yourself. Water is the deep subject and theme of 2018’s Canadian Storytelling Night-Soirée national du conte (CSN-SNC.) “When we are born we are 90 percent water and as adults we are 70 percent. We are all born through water, and live with…

  • Storytelling in Schools Workshop for Storytellers Sunday Nov 18

    Facilitator: Shoshana Litman Date:  Sunday November 18, 2018 Time: 2-4 p.m. Venue: In Shoshana’s home at 1250 Rudlin Street. Cost: This workshop is a gift to VSG members and is free. Advance registration: Secure your place by emailing Shoshana  litmanshoshana@gmail.com Workshop description: To celebrate our Guild’s 30th anniversary in 2019, we’re planning to bring our…

  • The Audience You Want, The Audience You’ve Got: Saturday 15 September 2-3:15

    Facilitator: Rachel Muller Date: Saturday, September 15, 2018 Time: 2 – 3:15 pm Venue: 2811 Prior Street, Victoria (on #4 bus route)   Cost: This workshop is a gift to VSG members and is free. Advance registration: Secure your place by emailing Jennifer ferris.stories@gmail.com Workshop description: A great storytelling experience requires three elements: a skilled teller,…

  • Call for tellers for October 5th, 2 – 4 pm at the Duncan Library

    Some tellers from VSG and from Nanaimo told a few times at the Duncan Library last year.  It worked out well enough that I’m extending an invitation to all of you to participate … it is the usual format – a story of any length up to 12 minutes.  There is a general theme for…

  • Confessions of an Operatic Mute

    Briane Nasimok, Toronto storyteller and comedian, will be appearing in Victoria Fringe Festival http://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/confessions-of-an-operatic-mute/. We have the opportunity to meet Briane and share stories: Tuesday, August 28 at 7:30 pm at 2811 Prior Street, Victoria. Please join us with a story and/or a listening ear, a small dessert. Please RSVP ferris.stories@gmail.com or 250 818 3389  

  • Root Cellar Open House 5 Sept

    September 5th,from 7 pm, Shoshana is hosting an open house/open Cellar at her house for members to gather to check out the library and perhaps share some comestibles and some recommendations. For more information contact Shoshana at litmanshoshana@gmail.com or stories@maggidah.com.

  • Peg Hastead – Box of Snakes

  • Peg Hastead

    A Box of Snakes

  • Review of The Geography Teacher’s Orders

    The recent telling of The Geography Teacher’s Orders by the author herself was truly riveting as promised by her PR materials and storytelling friends who’d recommended her. Marta Bruno Singh has crafted a story from real events which occurred during her own senior high school years in Argentina. Juxtaposed with the true story of Argentina’s…

  • Helmckin House

    April 21st – Helmcken House at the Museum – Catherine Sheehan and Moira Walker will be telling stories from 2 – 3 pm and again from 3 – 4 pm. This is the last of the Helmcken House Saturday afternoon sessions for this season.

  • Marta Bruno Singh (click for details)

     

  • Marva Blackmore’s Workshop

    April 21st – Marva Blackmore’s workshop – “Telling What You Know” – finding and crafting personal stories. – 9 am – 4 pm – $75 (half the usual price of this workshop) at Fern St. – register with Lee Porteous – leeporteous@shaw.ca – This workshop is now full but you could have your name added…

  • Songs & Stories of Transformation

    An inspiring workshop featuring music and stories by Buddhist Storyteller, Author & Hang Player, Margo McLoughlin, Classic Folk Trio, The Lake Men and Canada’s First Ordained Maggidah (Jewish Storyteller), Shoshana Litman. • Sunday April 15, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. to noon • UVic’s Multifaith Chapel • Admission is Free The Lake Men live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy3B4kARGX4 Margo’s…

  • A Sample Story for You to Tell

    Toronto storyteller Dan Yashinsky shares one of many folklore stories that you could use.

  • West Shore Summer Speaker Series

  • Have We Got a Story to Tell: Domesticated

    “Did I ever tell you about the time…” Helmcken House is filled with stories. And for this Have we got a story to tell, we’ll be adding some new ones to the mix. Each room of the house will be animated with domestic storytelling of everyday magic and mishap. On this BC Day, in partnership with the…

  • The Game’s Afoot: Stories from Sherlock Holmes

    Featuring Ottawa Storytellers Kathie Kompass and Mary Wiggin Polished, accomplished, filled with energy and wit. Hope Conan Doyle is grinning delightedly from wherever he is currently situated!! Jan Andrews, Storyteller and Author Step out of the shadows and plunge into the fog-damped streets of Holmesian London where violence and danger abound. In The Dying Detective,…

  • Change in Grant Programs from Canada Council

    On January 20th , the Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) announced significant changes. While details will be announced later this year, the general plan includes a massive consolidation, from 142 current grant programs (governed by 108 policies), to fewer than 10 large programs. CCA is setting up a new computerized system to manage its…

  • House Concert with Mary Dessein – Storyteller/Harpist

                                 Sunday, February 22nd, 2015 at 1:30 pm Mary has been a storyteller and musician for 19 years and the host of Global Griot, a weekly radio program of stories and music from around the world for 14 years. She will be…

  • Margaret Murphy is coming to Victoria…

    Show: A house concert of stories performed by the always wonderful Margaret Murphy Date: Friday November 14, 2014, 7:00 pm Cost: $10 For more information please contact Shirley at sroutliffe@shaw.ca or 778 977 0800 Workshop: Join professional storyteller Margaret Murphy in a fun, relaxed and interactive workshop on the craft of sharing story. Learn where…

  • Improv Storytelling Workshop with Jennifer Ferris

    TAKE THE FEAR OUT OF IMPROV… a workshop presented by Jennifer Ferris   DATE: Sat Nov 23rd TIME: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm LOCATION: 657 Harbinger Avenue COST:  $20.00 REGISTRATION & INFORMATION: Shirley Routliffe – sroutliffe@shaw.ca – 778-977-0800 Imagine standing in front of a group and telling a story that is totally new to you –…

  • Moby Dick: a storytelling adaptation

    Wednesday October 23rd, 7:30 – 8:30 pm at Merlin Sun, 1983 Fairfield Rd, Victoria. Dean Verger’s one man show… Moby Dick: a storytelling adaptation. For information and tickets please contact leeporteous@shaw.ca

  • Upcoming events

    Check here for major events   March 20, 2018 – World Storytelling Day – Theme: Wise Fools March ~ 25, 26 or 27th – Kathy Kompass and Mary Wiggin – Oat Cakes and Heartaches: stories from Scotland Storytellers of Canada – Conteurs du Canada – Conference – July 4-8, 2018 in Peterborough, Ontario    …

  • World Storytelling Day 2013

    This year’s theme for World Storytelling Day is Fortune and Fate. The regular March Meeting of Stories at Fern will be dedicated to this theme.

  • October News

    Many thanks to members who faithfully described the stories told at past Stories at Fern. These write ups are still available. Fear not! Although we are no longer providing these, we will continue to keep you up to date on items of interest to storytelling enthusiasts.

  • September 2012 Stories at Fern

    Hosted by Sandra Johnson, the season’s first gathering welcomed a goodly number of first-time listeners from near and far and a fine variety of stories. Cat Thom and her sister Megan – dba. “Juniper Tree” – combined their talents of storytelling and song to the accompaniment of a guitar to present the story of Magus…

  • Forest Storytelling Festival

    Early Bird registration is now open for the Forest Storytelling Festival in Port  Angeles October 19th, 20th and 21st, 2012 Peninsula College Port Angeles, WA A Special Pre-Festival Workshop Telling Personal Stories Two-Time Grammy Winner Bill Harley Details and the registration form can be found at: http://www.dancingleaves.com/storypeople/

  • June 2012 Stories at Fern

    The final story session of the winter/spring season was hosted by Lee Porteous who brought together a truly outstanding group of tellers including four prizewinning school girls who delivered their stories with confidence, flawless memory  and delightful ways of drawing in their audience. Meghan Scott – winner of this year’s storytelling book prize presented by…

  • May 2012 Stories at Fern

    Hosted by Diane Gilliland, the May gathering of the Storytellers’ Guild  had a full roster of tellers both guild members and newcomers who brought added poetry and forceful delivery to their offerings.  Diane’s lively outgoing way added much to the enjoyment and Margo McLoughlin once again enhanced the atmosphere by playing her hang between stories.…