Workshop: Starting with Stories Weekend with Ruth Kirkpatrick & Joanne Urwin

Schedule

Sat Nov 15 2025 at 10:30 am to 03:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

43-45 High Street, EH1 1SR Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Edinburgh, SC

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(Presented by the Scottish Storytelling Forum)
A hands-on, practical introduction to live storytelling and the associated skills across two days of workshops and presentations. Day 1 is led by storyteller Ruth Kirkpatrick and Day 2 is led by storyteller and National Development Officer Joanne Urwin. For new and aspiring storytellers.
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Presented by the Scottish Storytelling Forum these participatory sessions are designed to help you improve your skills and share your experiences with fellow storytelling enthusiasts. This carefully curated workshop programme offers you the chance to work with highly-skilled and experienced artists, giving you guidance on improving your practice and discovering your own talent.
Did you know? Members of the Scottish Storytelling Forum are entitled to discounted rates on our storytelling workshops. For more information on memberships please visit the Storytelling Forum website.
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If you are willing and able to donate a workshop place to another person, you now can! Click the button above and select the ticket price to donate. We will then be able to offer a free place to someone who would not have been able to attend otherwise.
If you feel the Pay It Forward scheme would benefit you and would like to request a free ticket please email our Reception Team where you will be allocated a ticket if available. We hold 1 space per workshop for Pay It Forward requests.
Booking Information
A booking fee of £1.50 is charged per transaction. If you are a member of the Scottish Storytelling Forum please put a full price ticket in the basket and your discount will apply automatically at checkout. Please purchase a ticket for Sat 15 Nov which will apply for both days.
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