Presented by Claire Obermarck, Professional Storyteller

A special listening experience steeped in the carrying stream and dipped between the echo of memory and everlasting circle, where folklore, poetry, and myth are woven. This unique Storytelling experience asks; what binds us yet sets us free and why do we fly toward both obscure and tangible connections within the natural magic of our living world? Written and performed by Storyteller Claire Obermarck The Silver Thread is an especially crafted tale for The Hummingbird Festival.

Biography

Claire Obermarck has worked extensively as an Oral Storyteller with people of all ages and backgrounds.

She is the former Chair and programmer for Edinburgh’s oldest formal Storytelling club.  She trains teachers and historical guides and has curated projects alongside social workers, archaeologists, National Health Service professionals, teachers, architects. charities, prison services, international festivals, and countless events.

She was even commissioned by Scottish Parliament to tell them a story!  She hosts a monthly Storytelling session ‘Stories by the Fireside’ for Sedona Public Library and provides tailored sessions to schools via the ‘Artist in the Classroom’ directory.