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Welcome to the longest running Storytelling centre of its kind. Since 1994, we continue to run courses and welcome people from all cultures, backgrounds, genders, ages and experience.
Begin It Now!
Introductory Weekend Course
with Karmit EvenZur
19th - 21st February 2027
Friday 19th Feb. 19:30-21:00pm
Saturday 20th Feb. 09:00 -am- 5pm
Sunday 21st Feb 2027 09:00 am - 12:30pm
Peredur Centre, East Grinstead, UK
If you’ve ever wanted to tell a traditional story or myth and immediately thought, "I could never remember all that" this course is for you. Whether you´re curious about the oral tradition or simply want to try something completely new, this weekend is a gateway into the craft of oral storytelling.
By the end of the course, you will:
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Have learned how to tell a traditional story
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Build confidence telling a story in front of an audience
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Learn core techniques to engage your listeners
Set in a warm, supportive environment at the School of Storytelling, this weekend is designed to unlock your natural creativity through play and meaningful exercises.
No prior experience needed, just a willingness to try something new. Begin it now!
“Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it!” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Course Tuition Fee: We offer on a sliding scale to support accessibility and solidarity:
£245 (Solidarity fee)
£285 (Regular fee)
£325 (Supporter fee)
This course can be taken on its own, or combined with other modules in the longer - Storytelling Beyond Words programme - A three months Storytelling course to meet the challenges of these times. You can sign up to any unit or take the entire programme in your own pace. Please get in touch to consult the recommended order of individual units if you are new to storytelling.
Monday 12th - Friday 23rd October 2026/ Folktales in Troubled Times - A fresh and critical view of the wisdom of the oral tradition.
1st year unit:
Sunday 16th May - Friday 28th May 2027 / Once Upon a Lifetime - Weaving biographical storytelling and traditional wondertales to one performance
2nd year unit:
Monday 22nd Feb - Friday 5th March, 2027 The Storyteller´s Embodied Voice - In depth work with voice and movement.
2nd year unit: Mythology
Monday 8th - Friday 19th March, 2027 MythOS : The codex of Storyverse
Exploring Mythology and how ancient myths speak to contemporary audiences.
3rd year unit:
Applied storytelling project - Creating a storytelling performance or workshop
Individual coaching
Accommodation and meals:
There is a limited number of rooms available in the student hostel on the Peredur campus which operates on a strictly first-come first-served basis so it is advisable to book the room early. They are single rooms with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. Each room contains a bed, wardrobe, desk, chair and washbasin. Peredur provides bedding and a towel.The cost is £35/night, for stays of longer than 7 nights the rate reduces to £28.57/night. Peredur operates on a strictly first-come first-served basis so it is advisable to book the room early. Peredur does not require a deposit, payment is due on arrival.There is also a space in the car park for 1-2 self-contained campervans, at the rate of £10/person/night.To reserve a room please contact info@peredurcentre.org.uk or call +44 (0)1342 312527
Here is a list of alternative accomodation in the area, which you can arrange directly with the various hosts.
Please note that this course is self-catering. An option for a light lunch is available if enough participants will be interested. There is a pub serving food 5 minutes walk away from the venue and a well stocked corner shop.The nearest train station is in East Grinstead and is just over a mile away. The town also has plenty of restaurants, supermarkets and a Travelodge. The village of Forest Row is only 4 miles away with good accommodation options, three supermarkets, whole food shops, cafes and restaurants.