Storytime Visits: MCFOS

Next date: Tuesday, 13 May 2025 | 10:30 AM to Friday, 16 May 2025 | 10:30 AM

Emma will bring keyboard and entertain children while interacting with Piano Beach picture book. Maddie will read a condensed version of 'The Heart of Nature' and design a craft that ties in with both books.

Wingham - 10:30am 13 May

Forster - 10:30am 14 May

Taree - 10:30am 15 May

Hallidays Point - 10:30am 16 May

No bookings required.

Emma Stephenson Piano Teacher/Author - The Piano Beach series captures the tried and true methods of piano teacher, jazz pianist and songwriter Emm Stephenson. Emma has over 15 years of experience teaching piano to students ages 3.5 to 80,. In 2020 Emma was awarded a PhD from the University of Sydney for her research on piano technique and jazz improvisation. She was the 2017 recipient of the prestigious Freedman Fellowship award for Australian jazz musicians under the age of 36. She also holds a Bachelor of Music in jazz performance (First Class Honours) and an Associate Diploma in the subject of classical piano (AMEB). Since returning from 3 year stint living and working in NYC, she has taught classes at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, become a mother of two girls , and opened her own teaching business 'All Hands Piano Academy' base in Hornsby. www.emmastephensonmusic.com.

Madeleine Hayes Ceramic Artist/Illustrator Madeleine studied at the National Art School - Sydney, majoring in ceramics and graduating with Honours. Her work has been included in exhibitions and sculpture prizes both locally and internationally. With Chef Pete Evans, Madeleine co-authored and created the ceramic artwork featured for the children's book 'The Heart of Nature'. Madeleine is a Creative Therapist and conducts creative workshops for children and adults. www.madeleinehayes.com

 

 

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Forster Library, 4 Lake Street, 2428, View Map