Word weaver, tradition bearer and educator
Shonaleigh is a dedicated and committed storyteller actively working to expand and share the Drut’syla tradition. Brought up in the Drut’syla tradition by her Bubbe (grandmother) she has a repertoire of over three thousand stories which can be adapted as appropriate for the theme and audience with whom she is working.
Unforgettable weekend experiences that create opportunities for the Drut’syla to tell a tale in full and for storyteller and listeners to explore these tales told in an immersive traditional setting.
Upcoming Events
Events
Fri 16
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Sun 18
June
2023
Eve’s Three Beautiful Daughters weekend – near Brighton
Starts 6pm on Friday, ends 1pm on Sunday
Mon 26
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Fri 30
June
2023
Word Dancing course – online
10.30am-5pm BST (UK time)
Friday 30
June
2023
House of the West Wind Summer Lecture with Peter Chand – online
8pm BST (UK time)
Thu 7
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Sat 9
September
2023
Mon 18
Sep
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Mon 9
Oct
2023
“I’ve Got a Dog!” course – online
Mondays at 7.30pm BST (UK time)
This course is a five-day deep-dive into the nature of narrative and story. It takes you through practical exercises and creative explorations to help you tell your story in whatever medium you work in.
Walking the Wildwoods
Walking the Wildwoods is Shonaleigh’s “big” course.
Participants are invited to walk with the Druts’yla tradition and discover a new way of thinking about story. We investigate how stories are held, unpeeled, understood and internalised on both a practical and holistic level.
The next chance to join is in 2024, when the course will run as a month intensive.
Bubbe's Wisdom
When the world is crying, it doesn’t need more tears.
What it needs is a hankerchief.