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A popular and dynamic storyteller, Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi
has been presenting story programs and conducting workshops in libraries since 1993. Her extensive repertoire allows her to work with librarians to develop programs for listeners of all ages - for specific age groups as well as family audiences. Lorraine particularly enjoys combining art and story in unique hands-on workshops for children and adults.
Lorraine has a variety of story programs and workshops for all ages:
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Make a Splash at Your Library new
Dive right in and choose one of these creative programs to add energy and enthusiasm to your summer reading program.
Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi finds the experience of sharing stories through the spoken word to have a profound power to enlighten and educate. Her eclectic mix of tales enables her to tell stories to all manner of audiences. Lorraine particularly enjoys combining art and story in unique hands-on workshops for children and adults.
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Under The Sea Mermaids, sea dragons and magic fish are just a few of the exciting creatures you will meet in this delightful collection of aquatic tales. Lorraine’s marvelous collection of stories can be tailored to fit the needs of any audience…young, old or in-between. |
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Reel in a Whopper A tall tale is the inspiration for this fun project that encourages children to use their imagination and make a “Trophy Fish” from simple materials. |
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Wet ‘n Wild A Japanese folktale becomes the basis for an “underwater” seascape. Participants will design their own watercolor collage using paint, tissue paper and LOTS of imagination. |
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Why Should Kids Have All the Fun? – Story and Art for Adults The Little Mermaid, a story for adults, becomes the inspiration for a handmade book embellished with poetry and personal memorabilia. |
Listening to the Echoes
The powerful images found in folktales resonate within the human heart and allow us to connect to our deepest longings. These images also provide an amazing source of inspiration for
teen and adult writers and storytellers.
By focusing on the imagery in folktales, we can stimulate our imagination and improve our access to personal creativity. Stories told by Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi provide the basis for a variety of exercises including guided imagery, journaling, and discussion. Participants will develop a list of story starters and learn techniques for continuing stories.
"Lorraine lavished her great talent and unbelievable magnetism on the 2007 Adirondack Mountain Writers’ Retreat and Story Workshops, in both her Story Concert performance and her workshop “Listening to the Echoes: Creating Original Stories from Traditional Folktales.” The workshop participants were mesmerized by her storytelling and enchanted at the prospect of venturing into the realm of adapting folktales for retelling. She made a strong case for the value of folktales as tools for understanding both literature and life itself, and helped workshop participants feel empowered to utilize them. Storytellers and writers alike find gold in this workshop. As one participant said, 'It was sheer magic!' ”
Perky Granger, co-organizer,
Fiction Among Friends.com
StoryPlay: Story Hour as the Doorway to Literacy
This is a participatory workshop for children’s librarians and pre-school teachers focusing on storytelling and emergent literacy.
"Whether it's telling Tall Tales or revealing your mask on the island of magic, Lorraine invites you to places in your imagination that ask, “what is real?" It was a wonderful time for the children and I thank you very much."
Gretchen Werner, Summer Reading Program, Starr Library,
Rhinebeck, NY