STNM Workshop Series

STNM offers occasional workshops and workshop series as part of our educational mission. Workshops are geared toward those who want to to improve their storytelling skills and/or who want to learn about the history, art, and practice storytelling. See below for current workshop offerings,

Gateways to Storytelling: Where Can You Go and How Can You Get There?

From ancient roots to contemporary expressions, this overview of the history and varied applications of storytelling explores how intention, skill and ‘story sense’ all come together to create a well-told story. Will include a discussion of desired elements of third and fourth workshops.

When: Saturday, February 16th, 2019, 1-3 p.m.
Where: Friends Meeting House, 1600 5th Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Facilitators: Liz Mangual and Bob Kanegis with Contribution by Annie Swift
Registration: $15.00, registration deadline is February 9th

Personal Storytelling:  Finding and Crafting a Great Story

Have you ever wanted to perform at a storytelling event? Learn how to turn a personal life experience into a crafted story that you'll feel confident telling on stage.

When: Saturday, March 30th, 2019, 1-3:00 p.m.
Where: First Unitarian Church, Wesson Room, 3701 Carlisle Blvd., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Instructors: Nash Jones and Chombe Johnson
Registration: $20.00, registration deadline is February 23rd

Traditional Storytelling: Reclaiming Roots so our Personal Narratives Can Bloom

This is a proposed topic to be confirmed in first workshop of the series. Check back for confirmed topic.

The old stories offer metaphors that help shape our personal stories. They are still with us because they are about us. Come find out how to use them to make your personal tale more powerful.

When: May 18th, 2019, 1-3 p.m.
Where: Friends Meeting House, 1600 5th Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Instructor: Regina Ress
Registration: $20.00, registration deadline is May 11th

Presenting Stories: You Know It, Now Wow Them!

This workshop will cover stage presence, use of a mic and amplification, use of body and gesture.

When: Saturday, June 22nd, 2019, 1-3 p.m.
Where: Friends Meeting House, 1600 5th Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Instructor: George Williams
Registration: $20.00, registration deadline is June 15th