Five Week Series: Stories, Heritage, and the Moments That Shape Us

This five-session weekly series offers time, structure, and encouragement for writers who want to explore their personal stories, family history, or heritage. Each week, participants will respond to guided writing prompts, bring memories to life on the page, and receive support to keep going.

Sometimes the heart of a story begins with one remembered detail, a family voice, a meaningful place, or a moment that still lingers. Come with a project in mind, or simply arrive ready to discover what calls out to be written.

The workshop will be facilitated by Theresa Chamberland of StoryCatcher Studios, who brings a decade of experience guiding adults as they explore and shape their personal stories.

No writing experience is required, only a willingness to follow where memory leads. Participants are encouraged to bring whatever writing tools they are most comfortable with – paper and pen, laptop, tablet, etc.

Schedule
Mondays: July 6, 13, 20 & 27, August 3
1:30 – 3:30 pm
Please register by 12 pm the day before the workshop.

Cost and Registration
• $120 ICC Patron / $135 General
• Purchase and complete registration online (service fee applies)
• Visit the ICC or call 413-333-4951 to pay by cash, check or charge and register

Location
Irish Cultural Center, 429 Morgan Road, West Springfield, MA
(use the patio entrance to the Irish House Restaurant)

About Theresa Chamberland
“That’s an incredible story! You should write that down or record it!” This is a statement Theresa has often said to many friends and acquaintances. Humans are full of incredible stories and we love them because they contain our personal experience, perceptions and our histories. Stories and the tellers who share them express a wide variety of unforgettable character, humanity, humor, heartache, and joy that is found everywhere in our life experience. A lifetime of sharing and hearing amazing stories has inspired Theresa to help people record their stories in print and video through her StoryCatcher Studios.

This same series will be offered in September. Registration info will be available later this summer.

A minimum of 4 is required for workshop to move forward, otherwise the class will cancel and refunds will be issued.

Participants who enrolled in one of the previous one-session workshops on June 15 or June 22 will receive a $15 rebate on enrollment in this 5-week workshop session.