Tales as Tall as the Sky

309 West Morgan Street,Durham NC 27701

21 March, 2023

Description

By Cliff Todd “Tales as Tall as the Sky” is the story of three children in their tree house at the end of the summer and complaining that they have nothing exciting to do. When one produces a book of American tall tales, they begin to explore the wild and adventurous stories of Pecos Bill, John Henry, and Hurricane Hallie, bringing to vibrant life this exciting literary genre. Designed to encourage interest in books and reading. Curriculum Connections: Theater Arts, History, Communication, Analysis, Aesthetics, Language Arts, Contextual Relevancy and Critical Response Durham Arts Council CAPS Program Option “Story Quilt making with Handmade Art Objects” Workshop or Residency presented by Delaney Susi Storytelling is not just for the stage. In this workshop or residency, Delaney Susi illustrates how visual art can tell a story with real-world examples and provides tools on how to create them yourself. Through colored pencil portraits and squares, students will create handmade story quilts illustrating stories they know.