Irish Storytelling-
Our philosophy of Irish
Storytelling combines entertainment with stepping into and
joining the Irish Storytelling Tradition.
We are well known for our
many stories which range from the long ancient tale to the short one minute
tale. Audience interaction is the key to our
success. Our goal is to install a few stories in the minds of the
audience members while providing for an entertaining experience.
We also take special care to make sure that the participant is able to
continue in pursuit of their interests after the initial experience. Therefore, our programs never end.
They continue with the aid of our many handouts and bibliographies. We generally
try to combine crafts and folk music with our
storytelling sessions. Our strong command of the material can be seen in
our many professional publications in the field. We can
offer several types of program- but let these be only your inspiration
as we will work with you to design the program which is right for you.
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Children's Program- Elementary through
High School. 20 or more of the most wonderful Irish children's tales with
the children given stories of their own to exchange with their friends.
This is accompanied by the music of the tin whistle, coloring pages and
notes for parents including a complete bibliography.
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Seasonal Program- The seasons provide
a great way to enter Irish Culture. Each season has its special rituals
and fantastic celebrations. Seasonal crafts are demonstrated and
customs are acted out. The whole audience gets a chance to join in. We
can bring special foods and of course there will be many stories.
After these programs the audience always tells me that it seems that they
have been to Ireland for the day!
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Class: Myths and Legends of Ancient Ireland-
This class works on several dimensions to bring adults and young adults
into the Irish Tradition. On one level we search for meaning in the ancient
tales. This is done with reference to the interpretations of important
scholars. Once we have an idea of what it is all about we move on to the
mechanics of the tradition. Students learn the typical forms, idioms, and
structures of the tradition. A little bit of everything is brought to each
class session. This includes the short knowledge of proverbs, toasts, triads
and ranns as well as short five minute tales. Each session explores one
major tale which is told by class members as they enter the tradition for
themselves. In the last class students have a chance to tell a tale which
they have composed themselves in the Irish Tradition. Where possible a
full Irish tea time is created for the break. Course Duration- 8- two hour
sessions.Orn as long as you would like.
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Classes-
Hutman Productions is well
known for its classes. These cover a wide range of topics. All classes
emphasize active learning and participation. We
believe learning is best when students enter folk or cultural experiences.
We provide multi-media experiences without replacing the spoken
word and discussion. You can select from the following titles or
commission a course all of your own!
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Irish
Culture- A survey of everything Irish. The class builds
an understanding of Irish Culture out of the dimensions of Language,
Literature, History, Art,
Music, Food ways and Crafts. To this we add a review of current events,
short folk tales, humor and tips for travel to Ireland. The last
class can take place at an Irish Pub where we talk about the little people,
sports and recreation, the Easter Rising and of course the institution of the pub
itself. Every class can contain a full Irish tea time spread prepared by the
students following traditional recipes.
Recommended course duration-
8 two-hour sessions, but suit yourself. To get an overview of this class check out the online guide
which contains student notes and resources of all kinds-clickit
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Myths
and Legends of Ancient Ireland- This class works on several dimensions
to bring adults and young adults into the Irish Tradition. On one level
we search for meaning in the ancient tales. This is done with reference
to the interpretations of important scholars. Once we have an idea of what
it is all about we move on to the mechanics of the tradition. Students
learn the typical forms, idioms, and structures of the tradition. A little
bit of everything is brought to each class session. This includes the short
knowledge of proverbs, toasts, triads and ranns as well as short five minute
tales. Each session explores one major tale which is told by class members
as they enter the tradition for themselves. In the last class students
have a chance to tell a tale which they have composed themselves in the
Irish Tradition. Where possible a full Irish tea time is created for the
break. Course Duration- 8- two hour sessions,but suit yourself.
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Country
Crafts and Seasonal Celebrations of Ireland- Irish Culture revolves
around the celebration of the seasons of the year. Each season has its
ritual activities, customs, crafts and foods. Taking one at a time we follow
the traditional Irish year demonstrating the related crafts, preparing
the foods, singing the songs and acting out the rituals. This is a good
way to understand the many dimensions of traditional Ireland. A good way
to rediscover lost folk ways and incorporate them into daily life. Also
good preparation for travel to Ireland. Recommended course duration - 5
two hour sessions.
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Journey
to An Irish Pub-We begin our journey with an orientation to the Irish
pub. Students spend the first half of the class in the classroom experiencing the music
and atmosphere of the pub in the class room with the aid of video, overhead
slides and music. We discuss the many types of pubs.
Students learn about the
sociology and anthropology of drinking in Ireland and how it relates to
the culture itself. The history of the pub is explored and students are
equipped with all the popular songs, toasts and sayings. Next we
learn how the many types of Irish drink are
created. Following an authentic
Irish Tea time specifically provided for designated drivers we drive to
the pub for the second half of our journey. Once at the pub
over dinner we discuss games and pub lore before exploring the world of the
little people. The night ends with a typical Irish after dinner
historical presentation following which students move out into the culture
itself as the live music begins.
Recommended Course duration-
2hours class One hour travel 2 hours pub.
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Workshops-
Our workshops place
the audience within the traditions.
For every season there is
a workshop filled with stories, crafts, and music maybe even food! If you
don't see what you like commission one!
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Irish Teatime- How to
prepare traditional Irish Tea, All about tea, how to serve. We can bring
the food or your group can cook up the recipes we provide. Always Irish
Music, stories and a wonderful time. Suggested- 3 hours including
set up and take down. All ages.
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Seasonal Programs-
Great
for Library events. The seasons are great windows on the culture. Stories,
crafts, food ways, music and celebration. A great time for all ages. Suggested-
2 hours set up and take down. All ages.
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Crafts- Crafts
and the stories that go with them. Hands on! Talking and telling on too!
Music, and good times. Full documentation and printed instructions provided.
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