Dr Claire Manning - Magnolia Learning – Creative-in-Residence Series 2025
Saturday 18 January – 3 to 5pm
First of three Saturday afternoon workshops run by Dr Claire Manning from Magnolia
Learning with support of Manning Clark House. The workshop fees from these workshops will be donated to Manning Clark House to fund other initiatives in 2025.
Hello 2025 Tales and Tea Storytelling Workshop
Over a cup of tea this workshop is a great way to start your year creatively. It is designed for all levels of experience and interest. These workshops allow soon-to-
be storytellers the opportunity to take a first step to play with words, find a voice and start writing PLUS provides a chance for experienced (creative, workplace, academic) storytellers, to give themselves time to experiment and nurture their creative wellbeing. Claire Manning runs her workshops with whoever turns up and over the years ages have ranged from 6 to 86 years. Claire has run the workshops
in art galleries, fire sheds, workplaces, community halls, parties and in people’s homes with people enjoying all aspects of the tale telling process and Claire always
feels privileged to hear people’s stories.
Dr Claire Manning is a passionate advocate for education, arts, diversity,
accessibility and inclusion. She has had a successful 20 + year portfolio career in a variety of research, project management, program development and implementation roles in both private and public sector organisations.
Over the last decade, she has worked as a project coordinator, researcher, program designer and facilitator in both the university and community sectors. This work has strengthened her knowledge, skills and expertise in areas including disability, Indigenous health, inclusion and supporting older Australians. Alongside her tertiary education and community sector work,
Claire’s research and facilitation focus for several decades has been related to how aspects of arts-based
and creative practices can enhance learning experiences and build understanding in education, community and workplace settings.
This will be a lovely afternoon experience with afternoon tea included.
Tickets are limited - S60pp - https://www.trybooking.com/CXYDD