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Crafting Your Journey: A Five-Week Personal Storytelling Expedition
Guided by Jill Howe, a seasoned storyteller and producer, delve into the art of crafting compelling narratives drawn from your own experiences. Through interactive sessions, engaging exercises, and constructive feedback, develop essential storytelling techniques, from character development to plot structure. Each week, explore different facets of storytelling, honing your skills and discovering new depths within your own stories.
Whether you're a seasoned writer or new to storytelling, this workshop offers a supportive environment to explore your creativity and share your unique perspective. Join us and uncover the stories waiting to be told within you. Ignite your imagination, find your voice, and embark on a journey of self-discovery through the art of personal storytelling.
Noon-3pm on Saturdays, January 18th through February 15th.
Course Fees: $345
Class capped at 6 storytellers for maximum feedback time
** specific address sent upon registration ** Near Damen and Irving Park **
Meet the Instructor
Jill Howe is the producer of Story Sessions, founded in 2013, a showcase and open mic featuring true stories and real-time illustrations. She has facilitated monthly storytelling groups for the last 11 years, teaches Story Sessions cabin writing retreats, and presented a Tedx Talk focusing on vulnerability through storytelling. She has shared her stories at City Winery, Second City, Schubas, the 1871 Lab at the Merchandise Mart, Lincoln Hall, Stage 773, Park West, Wilmette Theatre, Skokie Theater, Uncommon Ground, The Gorton Center, and many more. She's been featured on NPR for Vocalo Radio, Tedx Naperville, the national Mortified podcast, the Chicagoist, The Reader, the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Now, Ignite Chicago, Fillet of Solo, Tellin' Tales Festival, Pygmallion Festival in Champaign/Urbana, Thread Literary Magazine, BP Hope Magazine, Women for Wellness podcast, and The Bughouse Debates at Newberry Library. With a Masters in Teaching, Jill has been a CPS high school English teacher and is now is an educational specialist with an executive functioning tutoring company, focusing on writing and organizational skills. Jill is also a former resident storyteller at the Field Museum and loves a good animal story.
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LocationNorth Center Residence (View)
Chicago, IL 60618
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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