There is a storyteller and a poet in all of us. Storytelling and poetry are deeply intertwined. Before there is a poem, there must be a story. To find those stories and poems, we must be willing to dive into our memories and allow ourselves to play with words and see their power. Maybe you… Continue reading Storytelling and Poetry Virtual Workshop
Capital Storytelling and Story Collider present "Experimenting!" a live storytelling event! With emcee, Dr. Kevin McLean-- the multimedia managing producer for Science Magazine! Join us on April 14th at 7 PM at Verge Center for the Arts for an evening of true personal stories about science told live on stage. Storytellers for the evening… Continue reading Live Event: Experimenting
The immigrant experience is unique, beautiful, and diverse with its share of joy and challenges. This 2-hour in-person workshop is intended for those who identify as immigrants with the intention of creating a space where we can come together, reflect on our experiences, and share our stories. During the workshop, you will be guided through… Continue reading Immigrant Storytelling Workshop: FREE 2 hour workshop
Thursdays May 4, 11, 18, & 25 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PT (note your time zone) Instructor: Bernetta "Penny" Parson COST: $260 This 4-week class is intended for students who have already taken Oral Storytelling 101 and Oral Storytelling 201 want to continue honing their storytelling skills. Each week participants will share stories in… Continue reading Oral Storytelling 301
Join us for our monthly virtual Community Story Lab! The event is at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET. Sign up to share a 5-8 minute story or just show up and listen as an audience member! This is a one-of-a-kind event! It is one-part games, one-part open mic, and one-part master class. During… Continue reading Community Story Lab
Come join us at LogOff Brewing for our monthly in-person true storytelling open mic event, Do Tell! At the event, you’ll hear personal stories told by regular folks just like you. In fact, we invite you and anyone else who is interested, to put their name in our hat for a chance to tell us all a story. You… Continue reading Do Tell! (in-person storytelling open-mic)
The Sacramento Storytellers Guild is hosting the first annual Sacramento Valley Storytelling Festival. The event will be held May 20, 2023 at the Dante Club in Sacramento. This single day event will start by featuring five regional tellers showcasing their craft. We will be offering two workshops, one for beginner storytellers and one for advanced… Continue reading Sacramento Valley Storytelling Festival
Join us for our monthly virtual Community Story Lab! The event is at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET. Sign up to share a 5-8 minute story or just show up and listen as an audience member! This is a one-of-a-kind event! It is one-part games, one-part open mic, and one-part master class. During… Continue reading Community Story Lab
Do you want to deepen your understanding of the art and craft of storytelling? In this intimate two-day virtual workshop, participants will become more aware of the types of artistic choices they can make in storytelling. Participants will also be challenged to find multiple meanings in their stories as they experiment with structure. On… Continue reading Playing with Story Structure – (2 Day Virtual Workshop)
Join us for our monthly virtual Community Story Lab! The event is at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET. Sign up to share a 5-8 minute story or just show up and listen as an audience member! This is a one-of-a-kind event! It is one-part games, one-part open mic, and one-part master class. During… Continue reading Community Story Lab
Storytelling can play a profound role in building trust and empathy, bringing communities closer, strengthening the community’s capacity, feeling seen, and an improvement in well-being and mental health. Writing our true personal stories and sharing them with others as well as listening to someone share their lived experiences can reduce feelings of isolation, help us… Continue reading Healing and Building Community: The power of intergenerational storytelling
Join us for our monthly virtual Community Story Lab! The event is at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET. Sign up to share a 5-8 minute story or just show up and listen as an audience member! This is a one-of-a-kind event! It is one-part games, one-part open mic, and one-part master class. During… Continue reading Community Story Lab