3.30.2019

Flannelgraph Memories

Sunday School Flannelgraph story time

Awhile back, I was reminded of a very specific art form to the religion of my youth - the flannelgraph. During many a Sunday School, I was riveted to the stories portrayed using this technique, often begging to be allowed to change the scenery and the characters between scenes. I then watched a video while reminiscing, remembering how the stories would deeply connect with me, especially when told by particular ladies of my church.

I recall one person in particular.  She had a soft, engaging voice that drew me in.  Looking back now, I can see that it was also one of my early experiences of ASMR; I got tingles when letting myself immerse into the story, on a combination physical/emotional level through the sounds of the flannel moving across the soft surfaces, the teacher's voice, etc.