They told stories of course, about their neighbours and about the Laird and Minister and smugglers and lovers - the vivid people who were part of their own circumstances.

Communication Arts for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities

Lynn at Via Studio, Sandwick, is now offering places in her Communication Arts workshops specialising in active learning, voice and self expression within a framework of Storytelling, Drama, Dance & Creative Movement at Via Studio and other Orkney venues.

Lynn, who has an MA in English and Drama from Glasgow University, has been working in this field of Communication Arts in Education throughout Europe and the UK for more than 25 years.

If you are interested in her exclusive 'Arts in Education' programmes committed to promoting Inclusive living, please see below for more details.

Lynn, a creative learning specialist, offers exclusive Communication Arts In Education programmes, Tai Chi and Sensory Learning courses and Storytelling workshops for children, young people and adults for special educational needs and disabilities

  • Drama, Dance and Creative Movement Workshops: Drama, as a social tool, offers growth in self-expression and positive identity. Through dance and creative movement, the body is capable of communicating and creating its own rhythm and language.

  • The Power of Story Workshops: In this active learning workshop, the students, through the construct of story, explore voice, gesture and rhythm with story boards and storytelling.

  • Contact programme: This is a bespoke One-to-One programme for those with complex needs and high stress levels. It is created with a Special Focus Approach to sensory learning, voice and language and expressive movement.

Lynn also offers bespoke staff training, development workshops and courses for those working in Education, Social Care and Mental Health.

The above programmes and workshops are designed to complement current education and social care.

For more information on the above contact Lynn on:
Tel: 01856 841207 Mobile: 07743 439709 email: peatfire@orkneyattractions.com