Workshops

BEGINNING TO TELL

FOR STUDENTS: A basic storytelling curriculum designed for ten sessions but can be shortened  or expanded as needed. Includes intro to storytelling, choosing stories, developing oral skills, learning a story, using the voice as an instrument, and performance experience.

FOR ADULTS: A one-day workshop that covers the ABCs of storytelling with exercises and practice.

 

BRINGING YOUR STORY TO LIFE

An interactive workshop to explore YOUR personal stories and craft them into a tellable form.

 

STORYTELLING IN THE CLASSROOM

A workshop designed to help teachers explore the educational benefits of storytelling and suggest creative follow-up activities to connect stories with various teaching subjects.

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PRESCHOOL STORYTELLING AND PUPPETRY WORKSHOP

A workshop for preschool staff that explores creative ways to ignite the imagination of young children and prepare them for literacy through storytelling.  Taught with Genie Hammel and approved for 3 continuing education credits.

 

CREATING ADULT STORYTELLING PROGRAMS

How to plan and present a well-crafted program for adults. 

 

STORY LISTENING

A look at the elements that make story such a powerful medium and the chance to let the stories heard evoke an image, emotion and/or interpretation.

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SACRED STORYTELLING

A discussion about what makes a story sacred and the opportunity to creatively respond to a presentation of sacred stories.

 

Other workshops can be designed for specific needs.