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
Mon 5
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Fri 9
August
2024
Word Dancing International Summer School – online
10.30am-5pm BST (UK time)
Fri 16
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Sun 18
August
2024
The Glass Palace of the Moon Maid – online and in North Wales
From 6pm on Friday, ends 2pm on Sunday
Saturday 17
August
2024
Tales from the Glass Palace – online and in North Wales
7.30pm UK time (BST)
Fri 30
Aug
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Sun 1
Sep
2024
Song of Lilith – near Brighton
6pm Friday to 2pm Sunday
Fri 6
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Sun 8
September
2024
The Step Up Weekend – Dronfield
From 7pm Friday to 1pm Sunday
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.