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2024/2025 School Storytelling Residencies
Andrew Sibbald School, Calgary
West Springs School, Calgary
Stanley Jones School, Calgary
West Dalhousie School, Calgary
Silver Springs School, Calgary
Braeside School, Calgary
Jan-April 2025 is now sold out.
Bookings available Autumn 2024 & May/June 2025
2024 Events
NEW ILLUSTRATED BOOK!
"HEARTS ON FIRE"
AVAILABLE NOW!
2023/2024 School Storytelling Residencies
Evergreen School, Calgary
Queen Elizabeth School, Calgary
Woodlands School, Calgary
St Philip School, Calgary
Belvedere Parkway School, Calgary
Brentwood School, Calgary
Haysboro School, Calgary
Livingston Community Festival Event: September 15, 2024
Delighted to bring a performance set to a community celebration in Calgary. Pop by if you are in the area!
2:00PM - Songs & Stories on the Celtic Harp
Water Valley Celtic Festival 2024!
Saturday, June 15
Excited to be performing 2 sets Saturday,
10:00AM - Upper Schoolhouse: Songs on the Celtic Harp
1:45PM - WCVA Tent: Stories on the Celtic Harp
New Brighton Festival Event: June 1, 2024
Delighted to bring a music set to a community celebration in Calgary. Pop by for some music if you are in the area!
11:30AM - Songs on the Celtic Harp
Wynterlude
Water Valley Arts & Wellness
January 13, February 10, March 9, 2024
The Winter season is a time for Dreaming and Renewal. A series of events for Dreaming, Grounding and Meditation. Smple grounding meditations followed extended sound relaxations with harp, crystal bowls, and the sweet sounds of the shruti box ( lovely Indian drone instrument) and voice.
You are welcome to attend all events, or single events.
1:30-3:00PM: Water Valley Arts & Wellness (the old schoolhouse)
$25 per event
Pre-registration required
Email contact@jeffstockton.ca
2023 Events
Wynterlude
Water Valley Arts & Wellness
December 9, 2023,
January 13, February 10, March 9, 2024
The Winter season is a time for Dreaming and Renewal. A series of events for Dreaming, Grounding and Meditation. Smple grounding meditations followed extended sound relaxations with harp, crystal bowls, and the sweet sounds of the shruti box ( lovely Indian drone instrument) and voice.
You are welcome to attend all 4 events, or single events.
1:30-3:00PM: Water Valley Arts & Wellness (the old schoolhouse)
$25 per event
Pre-registration required
Email contact@jeffstockton.ca
Seasonal Music,
The Chapel - Water Valley
Saturday, November 18
Looking forward to bringing some seasonal music to the Water Valley Christmas Market!
12:00-2:00PM: The Chapel Company
Water Valley
Water Valley Celtic Festival 2023!
Saturday, June 17
So excited to be performing 2 sets Saturday,
June 17, 2023
10:00AM: Songs on the Celtic Harp
Water Valley Church
4:00 PM: Stories on the Celtic Harp
Lower Schoolhouse
BRAND NEW MUSIC FEBRUARY 1, 2023. 
Jeff's new album 'The Honey Roads' is now available on all digital platforms. Inspired by the Honeybee - this is music for sweet dreaming - and even sweeter dancing.
2022/2023 School Storytelling Residencies
Haultain Memorial School, Calgary
North Haven School, Calgary
Douglasdale School, Calgary
McKenzie Lake School, Calgary
Brentwood School, Calgary
Wildwood School, Calgary
Album Release!
The Honey Roads,
February 1, 2023
Jeff's new album 'The Honey Roads' is now available on all digital platforms. Inspired by the Honeybee - this is music for sweet dreaming - and even sweeter dancing.
2022 Events
Concert: Bright December Moon - A Celtic Christmas
Saturday, December 17, 2022
7:00PM
A Celtic Christmas: Songs and stories of the winter season. Water Valley School/Chinook Arts. Tickets $20 advance (Eventbrite), $25 at door.
Water Valley Celtic Festival 2022!
Saturday, June 18
So excited to be performing 2 sets Saturday,
June 18, 2022:
9:00AM: Songs on the Celtic Harp
Water Valley Church
1:30 PM: Stories on the Celtic Harp
FAMI Tent
NEW ILLUSTRATED BOOK AVAILABLE NOW!!!!!!
Hilzie Hickathrift & The Winter Wyrm.
Winter has fangs
When Hilzie’s son disappears, a wild winter snowstorm brings her face to face with an ageless winter hunger.
Are a storyteller’s heart and imagination enough to bring her boy home?
Find out in this suspenseful adventure story!
Guest Musician:
Wellspring Calgary
Friday, January 28, 2022
Delighted to have been invited to bring some harp music and storytelling to Wellspring’s monthly afternoon session. 2:00-4:00PM
2021/2022 School Storytelling Residencies
Royal Oak School, Calgary
Pineridge School, Calgary
Brentwood School, Calgary
Elbow Park School, Calgary
Belvedere Parkway School, Calgary
Andrew Sibbald School, Calgary
Cecil Swanson School, Calgary
Killarney School, Calgary
2021 Events
Virtual Workshop: The Art of Storytelling
Wellspring Calgary
Saturdays, September 11 & 25, 2021
Saturdays, September 11 & 25, 2021; 1 - 2:30 p.m.
The old stories teach us so much - about love, life, joy, and living with an open heart. Stories appeal to us for many reasons…but one big reason is that we find ourselves in the stories. The characters set out - and we set out…leaving behind the familiar, encountering struggle and challenge, and finding what matters most before returning home to the familiar. A two part online workshop with storyteller Jeff Stockton.
Summer 2021: Recording!
Creative Self Expression Course: July 19-22, 2021
Blessings Upon Blessings
Sorrento Centre, BC. Details HERE
Virtual Workshop: Blessing Weaving
Sorrento Centre
Saturday, May 29, 2021
One of the greatest legacies the Celtic cultures is the legacy of the Blessing. A Blessing is an expression of both tremendous love and tremendous hope. Join Jeff Stockton for an afternoon of song, story and the weaving of a Blessing for yourself or for someone you love. Register HERE. The registration can be slow online, so you can register by phone at 250 675 2421
Virtual Workshop: The Art of Dreaming
Wellspring Calgary
Friday, May 7 & 14, 2021
Being human is magical, mysterious and challenging. As we move through the highs and lows that are a part of every life, we Dream.
We Dream in many ways…we hope, we fantasize, we worry, we fret, we agonize, we meditate and we rise above.
But Dreaming is not just something that we slip into, that happens to us. It is something we can make tangible, real, practical and playful as a way of feeling steadier, better and stronger as we move through life.
Through the magic of storytelling, music and simple artistic creation, we will explore and make visible the Dreams we are weaving into our lives in the here and now.
Virtual Storytelling;
Virtual Author Visits;
Virtual PD Sessions
Virtual PD Day on Storytelling: Friday, May 21, 2021
Wildwood School Calgary
Virtual Storytelling Residency: April -June 2021
Ian Bazalgette School Calgary
Virtual PD Day on Storytelling: Friday, March 12, 2021
Janet Johnstone School Calgary
Virtual Storytelling Residency: February-April 2021
WO Micthell School Calgary
Virtual PD Day on Storytelling: Friday, January 29, 2021
Janet Johnstone School Calgary
2020 Events
November 1, 2020
NEW ILLUSTRATED BOOK AVAILABLE NOW!
"Babcia & Babushka Brittlebones"
See the store page for details!
FIND OUT ALL ABOUT JEFF'S BRAND NEW ILLUSTRATED BOOK ON THE 'STORE' PAGE!
Winter Storytelling: Friday, November 20, 2020
Adult Winter Storytelling performances at TELUS Spark Science Centre. One performance at 7:00PM. These are adult only evenings at Telus Spark, and info and tickets are all through their website:
https://www.sparkscience.ca
Winter Storytelling: Friday, November 13, 2020
Adult Winter Storytelling performances at TELUS Spark Science Centre. Two performances at 7:00PM and 7:30PM. These are adult only evenings at Telus Spark, and info and tickets are all through their website:
https://www.sparkscience.ca
Winter Storytelling: Friday, November 6, 2020
Excited to bring six scheduled storytelling performances to TELUS Spark Science Centre over the next couple of weeks. Nov 6 has three performances at 6:00PM, 7:00PM & 7:30PM. These are adult only evenings at Telus Spark, and info and tickets are all through their website:
https://www.sparkscience.ca
Soundtrack Recording: Thursday, October 5, 2020
Recording session at Propeller Studios Calgary. Harp music for the NFB documentary film ‘LOVE: The Last Chapter”
Wedding Music Water Valley Church: Saturday, September 5, 2020
Private event Water Valley Church Events Centre
Storytelling Performance/Residency 2020/2021 School Year - NOW BOOKING!
WO Mitchell School, Calgary
Pineridge School, Calgary
Citadel School, Calgary
Altadore School, Calgary
Andrew Sibbald School, Calgary
Cecil Swanson School, Calgary
2019 Events
Storytelling Performance Water Valley: Saturday, November 2, 2019
Private event 8:30PM Water Valley Church
Water Valley Celtic Festival: Saturday, June 15, 2019
Stories on the Celtic Harp 12:00-12:30PM Water Valley Church
Applause 2019
May 6 & 7, 2019. Calgary Schools Speech & Drama Festival. Storytelling Performances 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM, both days, Grand Oak Studio, Evergreen Theatre.
2019 Storytelling World Awards: February 13, 2019
The new storytelling CD “Once Upon A Midwinter” has won a 2019 Storytelling World Award!
Imbolc - The Song of Bridgid: Sunday, February 3, 2019 Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns Welcoming the fire of Bridgid through song and story. An afternoon to call to the promise of spring, new beginnings, and our fiery creative spirits. Sunday, February 3, 2019 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $20 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
Storytelling Performance/Residency 2019/2020 School Year
Falconridge Elementary School, Calgary
Olympic Heights School, Calgary
WO Mitchell School, Calgary
Pineridge School, Calgary
Deer Run School, Calgary
Citadel School, Calgary
North Haven School, Calgary
Altadore School, Calgary
Briar Hill School, Calgary
Ranchlands School, Calgary
Cecil Swanson School, Calgary
2018 Events
Storytelling Performance/Residency 2018/2019 School Year
Residencies for 2018/2019 are completely sold out.
Sundance Elementary School, Calgary
Calgary Girls' School, Calgary
Ranchlands School, Calgary
New Brighton School, Calgary
Jennie Elliot School, Calgary
Holy Child School, Calgary
Eugene Coste School, Calgary
Altadore School, Calgary
GW Skene School, Calgary
Hillhurst School, Calgary
Monterey Park School, Calgary
Song of An Cailleach: Sunday, December 23rd, 2018
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns An honouring the wisdom and power and An Cailleach - the Old Woman of Winter, the Bone Mother. Celebration, song and story to weave us into the rich darkness of this time of year. Sunday, December 23, 2018 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. In Water Valley, contact for details.
First Fire: Sunday, October 28th, 2018 Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns Ceremonial marking of beginnings and endings; the letting go and embracing needed to move forward into the new Celtic year. Sunday, October 28, 2018 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. In Water Valley, contact for details.
Bounty: Sunday, September 23rd, 2018
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns Few things bring us back into a state of Grace and graceful living like the simple practice of Gratitude. As the natural world gives countless aspects of itself in the current harvest, an afternoon gathering to acknowledge the bounty and beauty in our lives. Sunday, September 23, 2018 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $25 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
TALES Storytelling Retreat - Camp Kiriakos, Sylvan Lake, AB: September 7-9, 2018
Leading a weekend called ‘Honey & Fire’ - lots of story magic ahead! Sylvan Lake, AB. Details here.
Deep Growing Roots: Sunday, July 28th, 2018 Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns In the riot of summer growth, we are mesmerized by all that we can above ground. Leaf, blossom, blade of grass and a bounty of colour…but all of this comes from the strength of what we cannot see. An afternoon gathering to attend to, to honour, and to strengthen the unseen roots and anchors of our lives. Sunday, July 28, 2018 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $25 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
Water Valley Celtic Festival: Saturday, June 23, 2018
Stories on the Celtic Harp. 1:30 - 2:00 PM Water Valley Church.
Blessings of the Summer Winds: Sunday, June 16th, 2018 Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns The Summer Solstice approaches, and the whole of the natural world around us sings and bursts forth with colour and song. This is the way of the Great Song - to fill and to overflow, and to offer bounty to the wider world. An afternoon of ceremony, weaving and offering Blessings of bounty to the world on the wild dance of the Summer Winds. Sunday, June 16, 2018 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $25 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
The Brightest Fire: Sunday, May 20, 2018 Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns Beltain is the Celtic festival of the irresistable surge of new growth. It loosely translates to mean 'bright fire', and is celebrated at the beginning of May in the northern hemisphere. Each of us comes to the world with a bright fire we are to kindle, share, and tend over the course of our lives: new growth, new beginnings we are meant to sing into the Great Song of Life. Ceremonial work to build up our own brightest fires to blazing! Sunday, May 20, 2018 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $25 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
Conference
May 3 - 12, 2018. Squamish, B.C. “Fire In The Wind”, a weeklong gathering of many traditions and teachers. In addition to co- leading the morning plenary sessions, Jeff will be leading an evening ceremony Fíodóir Beannachtach - Weaver of Blessings and a series of early morning meditations called Tús Nua - New Beginnings.
Keynote - Young Writer’s Conference: Saturday, April 21, 2018
Calgary. Presenting a two part keynote: Part One: Honey & Fire; Part Two: Flapdoodle, Flummery & Flaptrap.
http://www.calgaryywc.com
The Dance of Light & Dark: Sunday, March 18, 2018
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns As the Spring Equinox approaches, we step into the power and beauty of night and day as equals, and seek the balance between light and dark in our own lives. Sunday, March 19, 2017 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $20 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
Imbolc - The Song of Bridgid: Sunday, February 4, 2018 Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns Welcoming the fire of Bridgid through song and story. An afternoon to call to the promise of spring, new beginnings, and our fiery creative spirits. Sunday, February 4, 2018 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $20 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
2017 Events
Storytelling Performance/Residency 2017/2018 School Year
Residencies for 2017/2018 completely sold out.
Keeler Elementary School, Calgary
Collingwood School, Calgary
Dr Oakley School, Calgary
Almadina Charter School, Calgary
All Boys Program, Calgary
St Gerard School, Calgary
Hillhurst School, Calgary
Alex Ferguson School, Calgary
Canyon Meadows School, Calgary
Richmond School, Calgary
Eugene Coste School, Calgary
North Haven School, Calgary
Varsity Acres School, Calgary
Song of An Cailleach: Sunday, December 17th, 2017 Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns An honouring the wisdom and power and An Cailleach - the Old Woman of Winter, the Bone Mother. Celebration, song and story to weave us into the rich darkness of this time of year. Sunday, December 17, 2017 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. In Water Valley, contact for details.
First Fire: Sunday, November 5th, 2017
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns
Ceremonial marking of beginnings and endings; the letting go and embracing needed to move forward into the new Celtic year. Sunday, November 5, 2017 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. In Water Valley, contact for details.
Bounty: Sunday, September 23rd, 2017
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns Few things bring us back into a state of Grace and graceful living like the simple practice of Gratitude. We are immersed in an externalized culture that sometimes over-focusses on goals, on achievement, and on winning. As the natural world gives countless aspects of itself in the current harvest, an afternoon gathering to acknowledge the bounty and beauty in our lives. Sunday, September 23, 2017 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $20 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
Deep Growing Roots: Sunday, July 22nd, 2017
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns
In the riot of summer growth, we are mesmerized by all that we can above ground. Leaf, blossom, blade of grass and a bounty of colour…but all of this comes from the strength of what we cannot see. An afternoon gathering to attend to, to honour, and to strengthen the unseen roots and anchors of our lives. Sunday, July 22, 2017 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $20 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
Water Valley Celtic Festival: Saturday, June 24, 2017
Stories on the Celtic Harp. 12:45 - 1:15 PM Water Valley Church.
TEDTalks Calgary
Friday, June 23, 2017
Arts Commons. Bringing the magic of story - performing with violinist Darcy Stamp and guitarist Carl Janzen.
More info here.
Blessings of the Summer Winds: Sunday, June 17th, 2017 Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns The Summer Solstice approaches, and the whole of the natural world around us sings and bursts forth with colour and song. This is the way of the Great Song - to fill and to overflow, and to offer bounty to the wider world. An afternoon of shamanic work and ceremony, weaving and offering Blessings of bounty to the world on the wild dance of the Summer Winds. Sunday, June 17, 2017 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $20 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
Mother’s Retreat
Saturday, June 3, 2017. Easter Seals - Camp Horizon. Afternoon workshop.
The Brightest Fire: Sunday, May 27, 2017 Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns Beltain is the Celtic festival of the irresistable surge of new growth. It loosely translates to mean 'bright fire', and is celebrated at the beginning of May in the northern hemisphere. Each of us comes to the world with a bright fire we are to kindle, share, and tend over the course of our lives: new growth, new beginnings we are meant to sing into the Great Song of Life. Ceremonial work to listen for an build up our own brightest fires to blazing! Sunday, May 27, 2017 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $20 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
Conference May 5 - 13, 2017. Squamish, B.C. “Communion”, a weeklong gathering of many traditions and teachers. In addition to co- leading the morning plenary sessions, Jeff will be leading an evening ceremony ‘An Fiantas - ’ – The Wilds” - an evening of ecstatic dance to connect the wildness of our souls with the wonders of the wild all around us; and a series of early morning meditations called "Ar Lasash – Ablaze”, aligning the fire of the mind with the blaze of the heart.
The Dance of Light & Dark: Sunday, March 19, 2017
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns As the Spring Equinox approaches, we step into the power and beauty of night and day as equals, and seek the balance between light and dark in our own lives. Sunday, March 19, 2017 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $20 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
Blessings & Burdens
3 week workshop series - Healing Arts, Tom Baker Cancer Centre. There are times when facing the challenges in our lives takes true heroism and unwavering courage. A three week workshop series to slow down, acknowledge the challenges, and celebrate the countless Blessings present in our lives. Come together for song, story, and laughter - in celebration of the strengths each of us bring to the stories of our lives.
March 1, 8 & 15, 2017 - 1:00 - 3:00PM.
Imbolc - The Song of Bridgid: Sunday, January 29, 2017
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns Welcoming the fire of Bridgid through song and story. An afternoon to call to the promise of spring, new beginnings, and our fiery creative spirits. Sunday, January 29, 2017 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $20 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
2016 Events
Storytelling Performance/Residency 2016/2017 School Year
School dates completely sold out for the 2016/2017 school year!
Connaught School, Calgary
Woodbine School, Calgary
Eric Harvie School, Calgary
Monsignor Doyle School, Calgary
Andrew Sibbald School, Calgary
Terrace Road School, Calgary
Escuala Canyon Meadows, Calgary
St Gerard School, Calgary
Holy Spirit School, Cochrane
Mount View School, Calgary
James Short Memorial School, Calgary
Song of An Cailleach: Sunday, December 18th, 2016 Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns Simple ceremony to mark the Winter Solstice. An honouring the wisdom and power and An Cailleach - the Old Woman of Winter, the Bone Mother. Celebration, song and story to weave us into the rich darkness of this time of year. Sunday, December 18, 2016 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. In Water Valley, contact for details.
The Science Of Magic Radio Show
November 11, 2016. Delighted to join Gwilda Wiyaka for a conversation on her Science Of Magic Radio Show. The interview can be found here.
Blessings & Burdens
3 week workshop series - Healing Arts, Tom Baker Cancer Centre. There are times when facing the challenges in our lives takes true heroism and unwavering courage. A three week workshop series to slow down, acknowledge the challenges, and celebrate the countless Blessings present in our lives. Come together for song, story, and laughter - in celebration of the strengths each of us bring to the stories of our lives.
November 8, 15 & 22, 2016 - 10:30AM to 12:30PM.
First Fire: Sunday, November 5th, 2016
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns
Ceremony to mark the beginnings and endings; the letting go and embracing needed to move forward into the new Celtic year.
Sunday, November 5, 2016 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. In Water Valley, contact for details.
Keynote: Fine Arts Education Conference
Keynote speaker. October 20-22, 2016. Kananaskis Lodge. Friday, October 21, 2016
Evening Keynote: “Honey & Fire” 7:30PM.
Bounty: Sunday, September 16th, 2016
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns Few things bring us back into a state of Grace and graceful living like the simple practice of Gratitude. We are immersed in an externalized culture that sometimes over-focusses on goals, on achievement, and on winning. As the natural world gives countless aspects of itself in the current harvest, an afternoon gathering to acknowledge the bounty and beauty in our lives. Sunday, September 16, 2016 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $15 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
Panfest 2016
"Creating Balance" July 29 - August 1, 2016.
Will be presenting:
Morning Meditation: An Ceárta Milse - The Honeyed Forge. A simple morning meditation with the Celtic harp - to greet the new day, and honour the fire and sweetness of the open heart.
Workshop: Amhrán an Chiorcail - Song of the Circle. A simple workshop in the Celtic Traditions, honouring together this Great Circle we dance.
Ceremony: Na Ródannaí Meala: The Honey Roads. The Bees are vanishing. A simple afternoon ceremony to honour, and to offer both reparation and strength…that we might change, and the Bees endure this time of crisis.
Blessings of the Summer Winds: Sunday, June 19th, 2016
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns
The Summer Solstice approaches, and the whole of the natural world around us sings and bursts forth with colour and song. This is the way of the Great Song - to fill and to overflow, and to offer bounty to the wider world. An afternoon of ceremony - weaving and offering Blessings of bounty to the world on the wild dance of the Summer Winds. Sunday, June 19, 2016 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $15 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
Water Valley Celtic Festival
Saturday, June 18, 2016.
Songs on the Celtic Harp 9:00-9:30AM Upper Schoolhouse
Stories on the Celtic Harp 1:30-2:00PM Lower Schoolhouse.
http://www.watervalleycelticfestival.org
Workshop: Deep Growing Roots
Saturday, June 11, 2016, 1:00pm–4:00pm. Wellspring Calgary. In times of uncertainty, we sometimes forget to dream. Join Jeff Stockton for an afternoon of song, story and creative dreaming. Time to plant dreams in our lives and seeds in the soil - to remind us that both will put down deep growing roots in our lives.
Workshop: Stress, Strain & Strength
Thursday, June 9, 2016, 1:30pm–3:30pm. Healing Arts Calgary, Tom Baker Cancer Centre. Stress is a natural part of life, and something that can teach us a great deal. Strain involves extremes - and sometimes injury - to some part of the self. In the flow of life’s ups and downs, it can be difficult to maintain a balance and awareness. The simple wisdom of folktales can help us find the balance point as we travel the paths before us. Join us for the simple wisdom of story, and unfold the uplifting insights that each of us bring.
The Brightest Fire: Sunday, May 22nd, 2016
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns
Beltain is the Celtic festival of the irresistable surge of new growth. It loosely translates to mean 'bright fire', and is celebrated at the beginning of May in the northern hemisphere. Each of us comes to the world with a bright fire we are to kindle, share, and tend over the course of our lives: new growth, new beginnings we are meant to sing into the Great Song of Life. Ceremonial work to listen for an build up our own brightest fires to blazing! Sunday, May 22, 2016 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $15 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
Conference May 2 - 9, 2016. Squamish, B.C. “Death & Birth: The Journey of Lovers”, a weeklong gathering of many traditions and teachers. Jeff will be leading an evening ceremony ‘AMil Agus A Uisce Choisrichte’ – Honey & Holy Water” - to reconnect with the Great Dreams that each of us are here to bring into being; and a series of early morning meditations called "An Ceárta Milse – the Honeyed Forge”, to strengthen both the fires and the sweetness of the heart. Details here.
Applause 2016
Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Calgary Schools Speech & Drama Festival. Mount Royal University. Storytelling Performances 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM, Engineered Air Theatre.
Workshop: Blessings & Burdens
Saturday, April 9, 2016, 10:00am–4:00pm. Wellspring Calgary - South Location. There are times when facing the challenges in our lives takes great and true heroism. Join harpist and storyteller Jeff Stockton for a one day retreat to slow down, acknowledge the challenges, and celebrate the countless Blessings present in our lives. A daylong retreat of song, story, laughter - in celebration of the strengths each of us bring to the stories of our lives.
The Dance of Light & Dark: Sunday, March 20th, 2016
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns
As the Spring Equinox approaches, we step into the power and beauty of night and day as equals, and seek the balance between light and dark in our own lives. Sunday, March 20, 2016 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $15 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
World Storytelling Day 2016
Tales from The Doorstep: Celebrating Strong Women
Friday, March 18, 2016. 7:30PM.
The Lantern Church, Inglewood, 1401 10 Ave SE, Calgary.
Taking the stage with 8 incredible storytellers and spoken word performers. Tickets at the door, or contact Karen Gummo - karengummo@shaw.ca
Adults $20; Families $40- or pay what you can
Workshop: The Homeward Road: An Exploration of Stories, Music and Personal Wisdom
Monday, March 14, 2016, 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Healing Arts Calgary, Tom Baker Cancer Centre. Times of challenge can leave us feeling lost in the woods and far from home. Stories of lore endure because we often find ourselves in the characters that overcome struggle to find what matters most. They remind us that we too are Great Adventurers who find our best selves in our resilience. Join us for a playful and insightful workshop exploring your wisdom, and the ways in which our hearts lead us home.
Workshop: Stress, Strain & Strength
Thursday, March 3, 2016, 10:00am–Noon. Healing Arts Calgary, Tom Baker Cancer Centre. Stress is a natural part of life, and something that can teach us a great deal. Strain involves extremes - and sometimes injury - to some part of the self. In the flow of life’s ups and downs, it can be difficult to maintain a balance and awareness. The simple wisdom of folktales can help us find the balance point as we travel the paths before us. Join us for the simple wisdom of story, and unfold the uplifting insights that each of us bring.
Imbolc - The Song of Bridgid: Sunday, January 31st, 2016
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns Welcoming the fire of Bridgid through song and story. An afternoon to call to the promise of spring, new beginnings, and our fiery creative spirits. Sunday, January 31, 2016 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $20 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
2015 Events
Storytelling Performance/Residency 2015/2016 School Year
St Sebastion School, Calgary
Scenic Acres School, Calgary
St Isabella School, Calgary
Monsignor Doyle School, Calgary
Cranston School, Calgary
Ecole Stephie Voima, Sylvan Lake
Carstairs Elementary School, Carstairs
St Gerard School, Calgary
St Philip School, Calgary
Woodbine School, Calgary
Elbow Park School, Calgary
Rosemont School, Calgary
Abbeydale School, Calgary
Song of An Cailleach: Sunday, December 20th, 2015 Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns
An honouring the wisdom and power and An Cailleach - the Old Woman of Winter, the Bone Mother. Celebration, song and story to weave us into the rich darkness of this time of year.
Sunday, December 20, 2015 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. In Water Valley, contact for details.
First Fire: Sunday, November 1st, 2015 Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns
Simple ceremonial work, marking the beginnings and endings; the letting go and embracing needed to move forward into the new Celtic year.
Sunday, November 1, 2015 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. In Water Valley, contact for details.
Bounty: Sunday, September 13th, 2015
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns Few things bring us back into a state of Grace and graceful living like the simple practice of Gratitude. We are immersed in an externalized culture that sometimes over-focusses on goals, on achievement, and on winning. As the natural world gives countless aspects of itself in the current harvest, an afternoon gathering to acknowledge the bounty and beauty in our lives. Sunday, September 13, 2015 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $15 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
Workshop: The Homeward Road: An Exploration of Stories, Music and Personal Wisdom
Thursday, September 10, 10:00am–Noon
Healing Arts Calgary, Tom Baker Cancer Centre
Times of challenge can leave us feeling lost in the woods and far from home. Stories of lore endure because we often find ourselves in the characters that overcome struggle to find what matters most. They remind us that we too are Great Adventurers who find our best selves in our resilience. Join us for a playful and insightful workshop exploring your wisdom, and the ways in which our hearts lead us home.
Singing in the Harvest: Sunday, August 16th, 2015
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns
The fullness of summer has us under its spell…and yet the turning of the wheel of seasons begins to bring new fragrances, new shades of green, the promise of the abundant harvest just ahead. An afternoon gathering to sing strength into the coming Harvest in the world around us - and into those aspects of our lives that are coming close to the fullness of their own harvest. Sunday, August 16, 2015 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $15 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
Deep Growing Roots: Sunday, July 19th, 2015
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns
In the riot of summer growth, we are mesmerized by all that we can above ground. Leaf, blossom, blade of grass and a bounty of colour…but all of this comes from the strength of what we cannot see. An afternoon gathering to attend to, to honour, and to strengthen the unseen roots and anchors of our lives. Sunday, July 19, 2015 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $15 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
Water Valley Celtic Festival
Saturday, June 20, 2015.
9:00AM - 9:30AM - Songs on the Celtic Harp - Upper Schoolhouse
12:45PM-1:15PM - Stories on the Celtic Harp, Lower Schoolhouse.
http://www.watervalleycelticfestival.org
Blessings of the Summer Winds: Sunday, June 14th, 2015
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns
The Summer Solstice approaches, and the whole of the natural world around us sings and bursts forth with colour and song. This is the way of the Great Song - to fill and to overflow, and to offer bounty to the wider world. An afternoon of ceremony, weaving and offering Blessings of bounty to the world on the wild dance of the Summer Winds. Sunday, June 14, 2015 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $15 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
Workshop: The Art of Stillness
Saturday, June 13, 2015 10:00AM - 4:00PM. Water Valley Church/Events Centre $100 per person. Maximum 15 participants. An introductory exploration of simple techniques of mindfulness and the benefits of meditation. Email for more info: contact@jeffstockton.ca
Hummingbird Shamanic Summit
May 29 - 31, 2015. Kettle Falls, WA. A weekend shamanic gathering, featuring many teachers from many traditions. Will be bringing shamanic song and story to the gathering each morning and each evening, as of one the threads weaving the weekend together. www.hummingbirdshamanicsummit.com
The Brightest Fire: Sunday, May 24th, 2015
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns
Beltain is the Celtic festival of the irresistable surge of new growth. It loosely translates to mean 'bright fire', and is celebrated at the beginning of May in the northern hemisphere. Each of us comes to the world with a bright fire we are to kindle, share, and tend over the course of our lives: new growth, new beginnings we are meant to sing into the Great Song of Life. Simple ceremonial work, to listen for an build up our own brightest fires to blazing! Sunday, May 24, 2015 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $15 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
Conference
May 5 - 9, 2015. Squamish, B.C. “Tree & Star”, a weeklong gathering of many traditions and teachers. Will be leading an evening ceremony ‘Amhrán an Fánaí’ – Song of the Nomad”; an early morning meditation series called "“Nochtann Grá Gnaoi – “Love Reveals Beauty”. Details here.
Song of the Sweet Dreaming Earth: Sunday, April 19th, 2015
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns
The tides of the growing season are more strongly felt in the foothills of southern Alberta… with hints of green on the ground, rich earthy tones on the boughs, swelling buds on the trees. Come, let the greening of the earth awaken the heart from its winter slumber! Simple ceremonial work, with the power of gratitude, delight in what is, and the promise of new possibilities. Sunday, April 19, 2015 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $15 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
The Dance of Light & Dark: Sunday, March 15th, 2015
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns
As the Spring Equinox approaches, we step into the power and beauty of night and day as equals, and seek the balance between light and dark in our own lives. Sunday, March 15, 2015 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $15 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
Harp Music
Saturday February 28, 2015. Private function, Water Valley Church.
The Song of Bridgid: Sunday, February 8th, 2015
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns Simple ceremonial work, - welcoming the fire of Bridgid; the promise of spring and new beginnings, the fiery creative spirit. Sunday, February 8, 2015 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $20 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
Once Upon A Midwinter - Water Valley Concert
Saturday January 31, 2015. 7:00 PM Water Valley Church. Tickets $15 advance, $20 at door.
The Fallow Season: Sunday, January 11th, 2015
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns
Simple ceremonial work, acknowledging the wisdom in natural rhythms of silence and stillness.
Sunday, January 11, 2015 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. $20 per person…In Water Valley, AB. Contact for details.
2014 Events
Storytelling Performance/Residency
Full school residencies (of 10 or more days) completely sold out for the 2014/2015 school year.
Sunalta School, Calgary
Haultain School, Calgary
Elbow Park School, Calgary
Colonel Walker School, Calgary
Bridlewood School, Calgary
Deer Run School, Calgary
Abbeydale School, Calgary
St Philip School, Calgary
University Elementary School, Calgary
Foundations for the Future Chartered Academy, Calgary
Song of An Cailleach: Sunday, December 7th, 2014
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns
Simple ceremonial work, honouring the wisdom and power and An Cailleach - the Old Woman of Winter, the Bone Mother. Celebration, song and story to weave us into the rich darkness of this time of year.
Sunday, December 7, 2014 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. In Water Valley, contact for details.
First Fire: Sunday, November 9th, 2014
Casann Roth Mór An Tsaoil: The Great Wheel Of Life Turns
Simple ceremonial work, marking the beginnings and endings; the letting go and embracing needed to move forward into the new Celtic year.
Sunday, November 9, 2014 - from 1:00 - 4:00PM. In Water Valley, contact for details.
US Shamanic Gathering
October 22 - 26, 2014. Samish Isalnd, Bow Washington, USA. Leading the early morning meditations Winter’s Desire - ‘Mian Geimhridh’ - and the evening ceremony “An Chrois Ar Las – The Heart Aflame”. Details here.
Harp Music
Saturday, August 9, 2014. 1:00PM - 2:00PM. An hour of Celtic music at the Water Valley Church/Events Centre, as part of an art show at the Water Valley Church.
Water Valley Celtic Festival
Saturday, June 21, 2014.
9:00AM - 9:30AM - Songs on the Celtic Harp - Upper Schoolhouse
12:45PM-1:15PM - Stories on the Celtic Harp, Lower Schoolhouse.
http://www.watervalleycelticfestival.org
Conference
May 5 - 9, 2014. Squamish, B.C. "Returning to Four Legs”, a weeklong gathering of many traditions and teachers. Will be leading an evening ceremony “Croí Nochta’ - the Uncovered Heart; an early morning meditation series called "Fiáin sa Chroí" - Wild at Heart. Will also be leading a men’s gathering exploring Seer & Magician’, assisting with the final evening ceremony, and providing music for the gathering.
Workshop: The Art of Dreaming
Saturday, May 31, 2014. 10:00AM - 4:00PM. An experiential workshop, exploring the basic elements of animism as a spiritual practice.
Applause 2014
Wednesday, April 2 & Thursday April 3, 2014. Calgary Schools Speech & Drama Festival. Mount Royal University. Performances 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM both days, Leacock Theatre.
Workshop: The Art of Stillness
Saturday, March 29, 2014. 10:00AM - 4:00PM. An introductory exploration of simple techniques of mindfulness and the benefits of meditation.
World Storytelling Day 2014: Dragons
Dragons after Dark! Friday, March 14, 2014.
Chinese Cultural Centre, 2 Ave & 1st Street SW, Calgary.
Taking the stage with five incredible storytellers with tales of dragons from all over the globe. The evening includes a dragon parade hosted by the Green Fools, Brazilian drumming, and much more! Advance tickets $15, $20 at the door. Info 403-262-5071.
2013 Events
Storytelling Performance/Residency
Full school residencies (of 10 or more days) completely sold out for the 2013/2014 school year.
Andrew Sibbald School, Calgary
Elbow Park School, Calgary
St. Sebastion School, Calgary
Prince of Wales School, Calgary
Calgary Girls School, Calgary
Patrick Airlie School, Calgary
St Philip School, Calgary
Bridlewood School, Calgary
Douglas Harkness School, Calgary
Once Upon A Midwinter - CD Release Concert
7:30PM, Friday, December 13, 2013. Boris Roubakine Recital Hall, University of Calgary.
Songs and stories to call back the sun.
Join:
Jeff Stockton - Celtic Harpist & Storyteller,
With special guests Barb Olorenshaw on violin &
Trudy Hipwell on percussion.
Celebrating the CD release of "Between Two Lights" - a brand new music recording.
All ages welcome!
Tickets @ Campus Ticket Centre
403-220-7202
Workshop: Stories Tell Us
Saturday, November 16, 2013. Camrose Primary Care Network - Camrose, AB.
US Shamanic Gathering
October 24-27, 2013. 'First Fire' - Samish Island, Washington. Presenting 'Her Hammer' - an evening ceremony honouring An Cailleach; and 'Aisling' - a series of morning meditations.
Stories Tell Us
A four part storytelling workshop for adults at Wellspring Calgary. September 14, October 5 & 19, November 23, 2013.
Ghost Storytelling
Wainwright, Alberta. Friday evening, August 9, 2013. Joining in an evening of ghostly tales, with storytellers Dawn Blue, Pearl-Ann Gooding, Karen Gummo, Bonnie Logan, Mary Ann Lippiat. 9:00pm start, $20 per person.
Click HERE for a video clip of highlights of the evening.
Conference
May 6 - 12, 2013. Squamish, B.C. "Returning to the Forest", a weeklong gathering of many traditions and teachers - now completely sold out. Will be leading one of the daily conference morning plenary sessions 'The Ygirddian Bridge" - an exploration of the World Tree, and the Longing that called each of here; an early morning meditation series called "Droichead idir domhain" - Bridge Between Worlds; co-facilitating the workshop 'Lighting the Path of Return'; and assisting with the final evening ceremony.
Workshop: The Art of Dreaming
Saturday, April 13, 2013. 10:00AM - 4:00PM. An experiential workshop, exploring the basic elements of animism as a spiritual practice.
Workshop: The Art of Stillness
Saturday, March 16, 2013. 10:00AM - 4:00PM. An introductory exploration of simple techniques of mindfulness and the benefits of meditation.
Ceremony: Imbolc
Saturday, February 2, 2013. A day of ceremony, honouring Brighid - herald of the spring; the soon to be wakening natural world; and those who came before us. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
2012 Events
Storytelling Performance/Residency
School residencies completely sold out for the 2012/2013 school year.
Tuscany School, Calgary
Deer Run School, Calgary
Father Doucet School, Calgary
Fish Creek Elementary, Calgary
St Philip Fine Arts School, Calgary
Haysboro Elementary, Calgary
Glendale School, Calgary
Stories Tell Us
A four part storytelling workshop for adults at Wellspring Calgary. October 20, November 3 & 10, December 8, 2012.
Storytelling Performance
Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 2:30 - 4:00 PM. WIldwood Community Association.
Spirit of Folk Festival
Dunderry Park, County Meath, Ireland
September 21st-23rd, 2012.
http://spiritoffolk.com/
U.K. Shamanic Conference
September 6-9, 2012. Gaunt's House, Wimborne, Dorset, England. 'Dancing The Rhythm of Change', hosted by the Society of Shamanic Practitioners. Presenting evening ceremony "Essence" and workshop "Storylines".
Why Shamanism Now
August 21, 2012. Will be chatting with internet radio host Christina Pratt about the power of storytelling on the August 21 episode of 'Why Shamanism Now'.
Recording!
June - August 2012. "Once Upon A Midwinter" - songs and stories to call back the sun.
Water Valley Celtic Festival
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Stories on the Celtic Harp
12:45: Lower Schoolhouse
Songs on the Celtic Harp
1:30: Aspen Cafe & Gallery
Moonlit Crossings:
Concert with Storyteller and Cellist Extraordinaire Kira Van Deusen!
Vancouver, B.C.
Monday May 14, 2012 7:00PM. House concert, North Vancouver. http://www.kiravan.com/
Conference
Squamish, B.C.
May 9 - 13, 2012. "Bones of the Ancestors", an international conference featuring teachers from many traditions. Presenting: 'Weaving the Great Blessing' (workshop); 'The Many Coloured Winds of Morning' (morning meditations); and providing music throughout the conference.
Applause 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Calgary Schools Speech & Drama Festival. Mount Royal University. Performances 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Leacock Theatre.
Workshop
Saturday, April 7, 2012. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM "The Art of Stillness": An introductory exploration of simple techniques of mindfulness and the benefits of meditation.
World Storytelling Day 2012: The World Tree
Sunday, March 18, 2012.
Tri-Wood Community Centre, 2244 Chicoutimi Dr NW Calgary.
Walk in the trees, share your story and hear storytellers Jeff Stockton, Louis Soop, Shail Kumar, and Allan Merovitz . Guest appearance: Vocal Latitudes Choir with director, Frank Rackow.
$10.00 adults $5.00 children. Tickets available in advance and at the door.
Workshop
Saturday, March 10, 2012. 'Songlines': 1:00 - 3:00 PM. The whole of life is song - flows and shifts in rhythm and melody and theme. We are meant to sing - every one of us. The Celts had a legacy of music that wrapped through every aspect of their lives. A workshop for anyone who enjoys music singing or wants to - with simple, playful explorations with voice and rhythm to sing in the joys of the day and the day to come. Wellspring Calgary.
Workshop
Saturday, March 3, 2012. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM "The Art of Dreaming": An experiential workshop, exploring the basic elements of animism as a spiritual practice.
Concert
Friday, March 2, 2011. "Dreaming of Spring": 7:00 - 8:30 PM. With Barb Olorenshaw on violin and Dominic Young on percussion!
By winter's end, we have nearly forgotten the sweetness of robinsong and warm sun on our skin. But the heart doesn't really forget - in song, it all comes back once more. An evening of music to get your heart singing and your toes tapping. Wellspring Calgary.
Calgary Teacher's Convention
Thursday, February 16, 2012. Calgary, AB
'Once Upon A Story'. The Brothers Grimm had their first collection of fairy tales published in 1812, and the wisdom in these tales still speaks with clarity two centuries later.
2012 Storytelling World Awards: February 29, 2012
The new storytelling CD “Wisdom of the Woods” has won a 2012 Storytelling World Award!
2012 Alberta Winter Games
Spruce Grove, AB:
Storytelling Performances
February 11:
10:30 AM Tri Leisure Centre
1:00 & 3:00 PM Stony Plain Library
4:00 PM Spruce Grove Library
February 12:
12:30 & 1:30 PM Spruce Grove Library
2011 Events
Storytelling Performance/Residency
2011/2012 School Year:
Tuscany Elementary School, Calgary
West Springs Elementary, Calgary
Canyon Meadows Elementary, Calgary
Woodlands Elementary, Calgary
Ethel M. Johnson School, Calgary
Nellie McClung Elementary, Calgary
St. Philip's Fine Arts School, Calgary
W.O. Mitchell School, Calgary
Calgary Girl's School, Calgary
Calgary, AB:
Once Upon A Midwinter
We have always used song and story to try and coax back the light and warmth in the darkest part of the year.
Join Celtic harpist and storyteller Jeff Stockton (and special guests!) for an evening of magic and delight for all ages!
Special Guests:
Barb Olorenshaw - Violinist Extraordinaire
Carmen Stockton - Comedian & Funny Lady
Dominic Young - Percussion
Saturday, December 3, 2011. 7:30PM
Boris Roubakine Recital Hall,
University of Calgary.
Tickets @ Campus Ticket Centre
403-220-7202
Celtic Folk Club Calgary
Saturday, November 26, 2011. Haysboro Community Centre. 1204 - 89th Ave SW Calgary. 7:30 PM.
Workshop
Friday, November 4, 2011. 6:00 - 8:00 PM
"Blessings Upon Blessings". An evening of gentle and elegant movement, song and story - celebrating the many blessings that surround us in our lives. With Jane Sponiar.
Wellspring Calgary
Fine Arts Education Conference
Friday, October 28, 2011. Calgary, AB
"Mystery & Mastery" - half day session, exploring the dynamic between inspiration (mystery) and intention (mastery) in creating a rich fine arts learning environment.
Fundraiser: Wellspring Calgary Tri - Wellathon
Sunday, September 25, 2011. Presenting 'The Art of Stillness' as part of a fundraiser event for Wellspring Calgary.
Edmonton Storytelling Festival
"River of Dreams" September 4 & 5, 2011
Sunday, September 4
"A River Runs Through Us"
Tales of love and loss from East & West.
3:00-3:50 PM solo performance
St Michael's Church.
Sunday Evening Concert - 8:00 - 10:00 PM
One of several storytellers, Egge's Barn.
Monday, September 5
"Beneath The Surface, A Shadow!"
Bloodthirsty monsters abound!
2:00 - 2:50 PM solo performance
St Michael's Church.
Water Valley Celtic Festival
Saturday, June 25, 2011
12:00 PM: Lower Schoolhouse.
Stories on the Celtic harp.
12:45 PM: Aspen Cafe & Gallery.
Songs on the Celtic harp.
Workshop
Friday, June 17, 2011. 6:00 - 8:00 PM
"Summer's Dance". Celebrate the summer solstice with an evening of the flow of tai chi (with Jane Sponiar) and the flow of music on the Celtic harp.
Wellspring Calgary
Central Alberta Children's Festival
June 3 & 4, 2011
Main Stage, Friday, June 3, 12:45 - 1:45 PM
Saturday, June 4, 10:45 - 11:45 AM
Red Deer, Alberta
Concert Comox, B.C.
House concert with harpist and singer Roger Helfrick.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 8:00 - 9:30 PM
By invitation.
Concert Vancouver, B.C.
An Evening of Song & Story
Monday, May 9, 2011. 7:00 - 8:30PM.
Banyen Books & Sound
3608 West 4th Avenue,
Vancouver, B.C.
Conference
May 4 - 8, 2011: 'Birthing & Blossoming'. Squamish, British Columbia. Presenting "Songlines", Saturday, May 7. Conference completely sold out.
Workshop
Saturday, April 16, 2011. "The Art of Stillness": An introductory exploration of simple techniques of mindfulness and the benefits of meditation. Event full.
Workshop
Saturday, March 19, 2011. "Songlines": An experiential workshop, exploring the power of song in shamanic practice. Event full.
Workshop
Sunday, February 27, 2011. 1:00 - 3:00 PM
"Story as Personal Talsiman" - exploring the power of story in the quest for wellness and wholeness.
Wellspring Calgary
2010 Events
Storytelling Performance/Residence
2010/2011 School Year
Edgemont Elementary, Calgary
Canyon Meadows Elementary, Calgary
St. Philip's Fine Arts School, Calgary
W.O. Mitchell School, Calgary
Scenic Acres Elementary, Calgary
Elbow Park Elementary, Calgary
Calgary Girl's School, Calgary
Dr Coffin Elementary, Calgary
Fish Creek Elementary, Calgary
Glendale Elementary, Calgary
Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta
Provincial Showcase
Performers for Young Audiences
October 21st, 2010. 7:00PM
Memorial Centre, Red Deer, AB.
Calgary: CD Release Concert
Friday, October 8, 2010: 7:30 PM
With full ensemble.
Eckhardt-Grammatte Concert Hall
Rozsa Centre, University of Calgary
Water Valley Celtic Festival
June 26, 2010.
11:15 AM: Lower Schoolhouse.
Solo Storytelling set.
6:45 PM: Aspen Cafe & Gallery.
Music set with violinist Barb Olorenshaw.
Storytelling Concert
May 21, 2010. Hospice Calgary Annual Retreat, Kananaskis.
Storytelling Concert
May 19, 2010. Calgary Reads year end celebration.
Fort Calgary.
Workshop
April 19, 2010. "Joy in the Journey": An experiential workshop, exploring the basic elements and techniques involved in shamanic practice.
Workshop
March 15, 2010. "The Art of Stillness": An introductory exploration of simple techniques of mindfulness and the benefits of meditation.
2009 Events
Storytelling Performance/Residence
2009/2010 School Year
Canyon Meadows Elementary, Calgary
W.O. Mitchell School, Calgary
Bowcroft Elemetntary, Calgary
Midnapore Elementary, Calgary
University Elementary, Calgary
Fish Creek Elementary, Calgary
Crossfield Middle, Crossfield
A.E. Bowers, Airdrie
Glendale Elementary, Calgary
2008 Events
Storytelling Performance
December 10, 2008. Wellspring Calgary
Storytelling Performance/Residency
2008/2009 School Year
Olympic Heights Elementary School, Calgary
Midnapore Elementary School, Calgary
Crossfield Middle School, Crossfield
Elbow Park School, Calgary
Connaught School, Calgary
2007 Events
Storytelling Performance - Ottawa Storytelling Festival
November 3 & 4, 2007. Evening concert, November 3. Solo performance November 4.
Storytelling Performance/Residency
2007-2008 School Year
Olympic Heights Elementary School
Elbow Park Elementary School
Sir James Lougheed School, Calgary
Glendale School, Calgary
Calgary Waldorf School
Connaught School, Calgary
2006 Events
Harp Concert
December 8, 2006. Calgary, AB.
Harp Concert
September 2, 2006. Banff, AB.
Storytelling Performance/Residency
2006-2007 School Year
Glendale Elementary School, Calgary
Sir James Lougheed Elementary School, Calgary
Dr Morris Gibson Elementary School, Okotoks
Calgary Girls School
2005 Events
Storytelling Performance
December 10, 2005. Unity Church, Clagary, AB. 7:00PM
Storytelling Performance - Storytellers of Canada Conference
July 21, 2005. Evening concert with storytellers from across Canada. 7:00PM Performing Arts Centre, Calgary.
Storytelling Performance/Residency
2005-2006 School Year
Glendale Elementary School, Calgary
Waldorf School, Calgary
Nellie McClung School, Calgary
Simon’s Valley School Calgary
Calgary Girls School
2004 Events
Storytelling Performance
December 2, 2004. Cochrane Library Family Concert, Cochrane, AB. 7:00PM
Storytelling Performance - Tellabration Concert
November 30, 2004. St David’s United Church, Calgary AB. 7:30PM
Harp Concert
November 12, 2004. Bragg Creek Artisans, Bragg Creek AB.
Harp Concert
September 22, 2004. Wallace Galleries, Calgary.
Harp Concert
September 4, 2004. Starfish Cafe, Calgary.
Harp Concert
May 13, 2004. Agape Hospice, Calgary.
CD Release Concert - Sacred Ground
May 22, 2004. 7:00PM, Rosza Centre, Calgary. Special guests Tom Megee (Cello); Bruce Hoag (percussion).
Storytelling Session - Red Deer Teacher’s Convention
February 4, 2004.
Storytelling Performance/Residency
2004-2005 School Year
Glendale Elementary School, Calgary
Simon’s Valley School, Calgary
Waldorf School, Calgary
2003 Events
Storytelling Session - Global Education Conference
May 8, 2003. Canmore, AB.
Storytelling Session - Edmonton Teacher’s Convention
February 27, 2003.
Storytelling Performance/Residency
2004-2005 School Year
Glendale Elementary School, Calgary
Waldorf School, Calgary
2002 Events
Storytelling Performance
November 9, 2002. Canmore, AB.
Storytelling Performance
May 18, 2002. Calgary, AB.
Storytelling Performance/Residency
2002-2003 School Year
Glendale School, Calgary
Valley View School, Calgary
2001 Events
Harp Concert
November 24, 2001. Leighton Centre
Calgary, AB
Storytelling Performance
October 4, 2001. AISI planning day, Rocky View School Division Central Office
Calgary, AB
Storytelling Performance
June 2, 2001. International Reading Association General Meeting
Cochrane, AB
Harp Concert
Fundraiser for Waldorf School March 24, 2001
Calgary, AB
Storytelling Performance Medicine Hat Celtic Festival
March 17, 2001 Medicine Hat, AB
Harp Concert
February11, 2001. Chapters Westhills, Calgary, AB
Harp Concert
February10, 2001. Chapters Crowfoot, Calgary, AB
Harp Concert
January 21, 2001. Chapters Dalhousie, Calgary, AB
Harp Concert
January 19, 2001. Chapters Shawnessey, Calgary, AB
Storytelling Performance/Residency
2001-2001 School Year
Glenbow School, Cochrane
Simon’s Valley School, Calgary
Mountain View School, Canmore
2000 Events
Harp Concert
September 23, 2000 Calgary, AB
Harp Concert
June 9, 2000 Calgary, AB.
Storytelling Performance
April 5, 2000. International Reading Association Conference
Bragg Creek, AB
Harp Concert
January 22, 2001.
Storytelling Performance/Residency
2000-2001 School Year
Glenbow School, Cochrane
Simon’s Valley School, Calgary