Adventures in Storytelling: 4-week Live In-person Class
Schedule
Wed Jan 08 2025 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Hotel Downstreet | North Adams, MA
About this Event
Adventures in Storytelling
Develop confidence and joy in your public speaking and storytelling skills
Ever been captivated by an engaging storyteller and wondered — gee, just how do they do it?
Ever wanted to get better at telling stories, whether in personal or professional contexts, but don’t quite know how to get started?
Storytelling is perhaps the most ancient of human arts, with a rich tapestry of traditions and techniques that can overwhelm you with where to begin.
So… begin here!
Live 4-week Storytelling Class in North Adams, Massachusetts: Wednesdays in January 2025
- Dates/Times: Wednesdays, 5.30pm - 7.00pm
- Wed Jan 8: Class starts
- Wed Jan 15, Wed 22: Class sessions
- Wed Jan 29: Live free public showcase event: Perform your story! Invite your friends and family to celebrate your skills!
- Visit Convivo for more details: Click here!
Cost: $200 per person.
Limited sliding scale discounts available, contact Convivo for details.
What You Will Learn
Five key elements of compelling stories
You will learn the five most effective elements that make stories truly compelling: motivating tension, main character(s), plot/twists, scenes, and supporting characters.
Storymapping and plot twists
You will learn how to use a simple and flexible tool to help you map your story as a series of scenes that flow compellingly together.
Cinematic & experiential storytelling
You will learn how to make your stories come to life with vivid and multisensory storytelling techniques that hook your audience’s attention right away and make them feel like they are experiencing the story as if they are “there” in the action.
Dynamic audience engagement
You will learn how to engage and interact with your audience so that they are drawn in and moved emotionally throughout your story.
No notes, no memorization needed
You will learn how to tell your story comfortably and confidently, and how to stick to your story without needing any notes or memorization.
How your learning will build confidence and joy
Small groups (limited to 10)
Each class is limited to just 10 participants. That way, you get time to practice key techniques and receive feedback as well as 1-1 coaching.
Hands-on fun exercises
We will use engaging, hands-on exercises featuring real-world stories and topics.
Spotlight moments
Each class session features spotlight moments where you get to practice your skills with the whole class supporting you.
Performance showcase
The class culminates in a live performance showcase that will be free and open to the public. Invite your friends and family to celebrate your skills you as you shine on stage!
Storyteller certificate
Completing the class earns you a beautifully designed Storyteller certificate, and qualifies you for the next levels in my Advanced Storytelling series.
About your facilitator: Hari Stephen Kumar
Ahoy there! I am a professional trainer, facilitator, and storytelling coach passionate about creating transformative and joyful learning experiences. I launched Convivo in 2024 to help people and organizations build authentic communication skills, specializing in public speaking, presentation skills, and mission-driven storytelling for businesses and nonprofits. With degrees in Electrical Engineering (M.S. 2000, Boston University), and in Communication (M.A. 2011, UMass Amherst), I bring 20+ years of expertise in training and facilitation across a wide range of organizations and disciplines.
I specialize in storytelling, and have developed a proven framework that has helped companies make millions in revenue and has helped mission-driven organizations succeed in communicating their missions more compellingly. I have taught my storytelling classes in a wide range of organizations and locations, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
Where is it happening?
Hotel Downstreet, 40 Main Street, North Adams, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 100.00 to USD 200.00