Workshops and Training
I have nearly a decade's experience writing interactive workshops and shows for children and adults on various scientific topics, as well as training in effective communication, voice work and storytelling. I am excited to create workshops based on your needs or to offer one the options below:
training selection
Wild Vets online, written and presented by Graham Richardson
COMMUNICATE YOUR RESEARCH
PhD Students, Post Docs and PIs, Half or Full day workshop, delivered with Dr Joanna Ramasawmy
Communicating the basic ideas behind your science can be difficult when you become an expert. You will learn to identify key message around which you can construct a narrative appropriate for a range of audiences and contexts. We use a range of practical exercises, group and individual reflection and one-to-one feedback.
YOUR CLIMATE STORY
Adults and Young People,
75 mins
Everyone has a connection to the climate emergency, whether you know it or not. This training session is designed to help participants to find their personal climate story, articulating why they feel compelled to act and how they want to create a better future for their planet.
COMMUNICATION AND VOCAL TRAINING
All Ages, various
Training focusing on how to use your voice, make a message the most simple it can be, and working out your audience's needs. Can be tailored to your group.
bespoke workshop examples
Science and Theatre Workshops @ Charades Theatre
An interactive theatre workshop designed to help young people understand the medical themes of the musical, Lifeline, through choreography, drama games and the devising process.
Storytelling in Edinburgh's Green Spaces @ Scottish Storytelling Festival
A series of workshops designed to teach adults storytelling skills while encouraging them to think about their relationship with the green spaces in Edinburgh.
Outdoor Learning @ Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh
A series of art and nature connection workshops for teenage asylum seekers to introduce them to wild spaces in Scotland.
Green Machine @ Edinburgh Science
A new touring show for primary school children about green energy and technology.
Wild Vets @ Edinburgh Science
An immersive workshop about conservation and rewilding in Scotland for ages 5-8, with an accompanying online version recorded during Covid.
