A Talking Fire event at Newstead Words in Winter: Saturday 12 August, 4.20pm – 8.30pm.
What is the place of fire in our lives and the lives of the species in our forest?
Join us on a short journey into the forest at twilight. Sitting beneath a particular ancient tree, we will listen to the forest as night falls, and imagine what this tree has witnessed, engaging with the language of the forest. As it gets dark, we will also listen to some stories of fire, safe in the wintery forest landscape.
Then, we’ll return to the Newstead Railway Arts Hub for hearty soup and to sit around a warming fire where we will weave together our own stories, drawing on our experiences in the past and from the evening. Our guides will be Sam Strong, who writes on fire and myths, Chris Johnston plus some special guests.
This journey through place, story, memory, myth and experience is a special event offered by the Talking Fire group as part of Newstead’s Words in Winter.
This event will start and finish at the Newstead Railway Arts Hub, Dundas Street, Newstead. We will be going out into the forest, so please bring a torch, dress warmly and wear sensible shoes. Please arrive at 4.20 sharp so we can leave for the forest by 4.30pm. Our plan is to car pool for the trip.
Maximum number of participants: 18.
Register via Eventbrite – Sharing Stories Around the Fire
For further information go to Talkingfire.org
Cost $10 per person (plus Eventbrite booking fee).
Newstead Words in Winter events.
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