Storytelling 101: Crafting the Personal Tale

Name: Storytelling 101: Crafting the Personal Tale
Start: 2026-04-04T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-04T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Duluth Folk School

Schedule

Sat Apr 04 2026 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Duluth Folk School | Duluth, MN

Just about everyone has a story they end up telling at parties or when sitting around the campfire. In this workshop, you will learn how to transform those off‑the‑cuff tales into well-crafted, engaging stories that can hold an audience at a storytelling event or open mic. Workshop participants will offer and receive constructive feedback in a supportive small‑group environment.
This workshop will help you:
- Understand the fundamental differences between reading and telling a story.
- Identify a stage-worthy personal story.
- Find the central arc (the heartbeat!) of the story.
- Practice basics of stage presence, such as body language and pace, and how to forge a connection with the audience.
- Learn how to incorporate elements of sensory detail and character voice that bring scenes to life.
- Develop techniques to build tension and deliver a satisfying payoff.
This workshop is engineered for people who may be comfortable telling stories with friends, but want to elevate their craft and confidence so that those same stories can resonate from the stage.