# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Flower of Story - why we need stories! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: A creative storytelling workshop for beginners with Sally Pomme ClaytonAbout this EventWhy do we tell stories? What is a story made of? What makes a story memorable and tellable?This workshop is for any beginner who would like to explore the shapes and meanings of story and learn some simple storytelling skills.Sally Pomme Clayton (please call her Pomme!) has dedicated her life to stories and the art of storytelling. In this creative workshop she shares her knowledge about why folk and fairytales are so valuable to us today. She will help you discover your own heritage of stories - even if you think you don't have one! And will lead you through some playful, practical and creative tasks exploring: story structure; memory; visualisation and meaning, to help you develop your storytelling skills.The Flower of Story is the way Pomme describes the living process of storytelling: plant; grow; bloom; scatter. This process keeps stories alive and relevant to each audience, and is how similar stories appear in different parts of the World. The workshop will introduce you to her ideas about the magnificent Flower of Story.Read Pomme's blog post aboutPomme has been leading workshops for many years and her style is warm, enabling and creative. Come and find out why we need stories now. And how you can bring stories and storytelling into your life and for those around you. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/898c8540-921d-11f0-8857-53827e440c45-rimg-w987-h740-dce9d9c2-gmir.jpg The workshop will take place in the Club Room of The October Gallery (see picture below). This is a lovely library space with a peaceful, story-like atmopshere.We are very sorry this space is on the second floor of the building and not accessible. We hope to run the workshop again in an accessible space, so please let us know if you would like to attend a future event. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/8a515be0-921d-11f0-b8d6-0dffb39c1b38-rimg-w1200-h600-dc140705-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/the-flower-of-story-why-we-need-stories/100001562125642849 - **Event Categories**: workshops, storytelling, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 44.04, max: 44.04, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: October Gallery - **lat**: 51.5206737 - **long**: -0.1217174 - **full address**: October Gallery, 24 Old Gloucester Street, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Flower of Story - why we need stories! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2c8dd6c9cbfbade317028aac3eafcc7aa67f48f26493de9b24f2988f967df5fe-rimg-w930-h391-dc348ebb-gmir.jpg?v=1757931605 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Flower of Story - why we need stories! being held? - **A:** The Flower of Story - why we need stories! takes place on Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm at October Gallery, 24 Old Gloucester Street, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Flower of Story - why we need stories!? - **A:** Tickets for The Flower of Story - why we need stories! are priced at GBP 44 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 44 + GBP 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing The Flower of Story - why we need stories!? - **A:** The Flower of Story - why we need stories! is organized by Rhapsodos - seeking the mythic imagination. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Flower of Story - why we need stories! is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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She is Associate Artist at Omnibus Theatre. She has published 14 children’s books, most recently'The Phoenix of Persia'(Tiny Owl 2019). She co-founded The Company of Storytellers with Ben Haggarty and Hugh Lupton in 1983, spearheading storytelling across the UK. Her performancs and workshops are online for now! Find out more:www.sallypommeclayton.com" } ] } ] ```