
Spring Workshop Prelude
Interactive weekend of short storytelling workshops designed to sharpen narrative craft and launch a Springboard of creative projects; meet facilitators, network with other creatives, and receive a fall class credit included with registration.
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Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.

Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.
Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.

Quiet morning gatherings for creative writers focusing on generative prompts, guided exercises, and brief peer readings. Participants convene monthly on the second Sunday for nurturing craft feedback in an intimate literary salon.

Quiet morning gatherings for creative writers focusing on generative prompts, guided exercises, and brief peer readings. Participants convene monthly on the second Sunday for nurturing craft feedback in an intimate literary salon.
Quiet morning gatherings for creative writers focusing on generative prompts, guided exercises, and brief peer readings. Participants convene monthly on the second Sunday for nurturing craft feedback in an intimate literary salon.

Gentle morning generative writing salon weaving prompts, craft discussion, and short readings in a cozy parlor; writers of all levels gather every second Sunday for inspiration, feedback, and sustained creative practice.

Gentle morning generative writing salon weaving prompts, craft discussion, and short readings in a cozy parlor; writers of all levels gather every second Sunday for inspiration, feedback, and sustained creative practice.
Gentle morning generative writing salon weaving prompts, craft discussion, and short readings in a cozy parlor; writers of all levels gather every second Sunday for inspiration, feedback, and sustained creative practice.

Hands on class exploring techniques for creating nuanced characters in fiction and creative nonfiction, with scene based exercises, voice development, and structured peer critique to strengthen motive and emotional truth.

Hands on class exploring techniques for creating nuanced characters in fiction and creative nonfiction, with scene based exercises, voice development, and structured peer critique to strengthen motive and emotional truth.
Hands on class exploring techniques for creating nuanced characters in fiction and creative nonfiction, with scene based exercises, voice development, and structured peer critique to strengthen motive and emotional truth.

Grown up show and tell of quirky first person stories and creative oddities in an intimate morning gathering at Story Parlor, with open-share performances welcoming beginner and seasoned storytellers.

Grown up show and tell of quirky first person stories and creative oddities in an intimate morning gathering at Story Parlor, with open-share performances welcoming beginner and seasoned storytellers.
Grown up show and tell of quirky first person stories and creative oddities in an intimate morning gathering at Story Parlor, with open-share performances welcoming beginner and seasoned storytellers.

Hands-on skill share for designing, budgeting, and marketing creative workshops, with practical tools for planning logistics and participant flow. Peer feedback and networking with local makers and teaching artists support ideas from concept to production.

Hands-on skill share for designing, budgeting, and marketing creative workshops, with practical tools for planning logistics and participant flow. Peer feedback and networking with local makers and teaching artists support ideas from concept to production.
Hands-on skill share for designing, budgeting, and marketing creative workshops, with practical tools for planning logistics and participant flow. Peer feedback and networking with local makers and teaching artists support ideas from concept to production.

Gentle morning soul reset blending guided creative prompts, reflective sharing, and community connection at Story Parlor. Monthly drop-in circle encourages participants to reflect, share, and engage with living a whole creative life.

Gentle morning soul reset blending guided creative prompts, reflective sharing, and community connection at Story Parlor. Monthly drop-in circle encourages participants to reflect, share, and engage with living a whole creative life.
Gentle morning soul reset blending guided creative prompts, reflective sharing, and community connection at Story Parlor. Monthly drop-in circle encourages participants to reflect, share, and engage with living a whole creative life.

Razor-sharp mythic storytelling propels audiences through a crash-course chain of beginnings, interrogating failure as creators conjure new worlds with immersive, lyrical prose and theatrical cadence.

Razor-sharp mythic storytelling propels audiences through a crash-course chain of beginnings, interrogating failure as creators conjure new worlds with immersive, lyrical prose and theatrical cadence.
Razor-sharp mythic storytelling propels audiences through a crash-course chain of beginnings, interrogating failure as creators conjure new worlds with immersive, lyrical prose and theatrical cadence.

Short generative exercises and playful prompts help artists jump start projects, bust creative blocks, and experiment with fresh ideas in a cozy monthly morning workshop that encourages feedback, risk taking, and cross disciplinary collaboration.

Short generative exercises and playful prompts help artists jump start projects, bust creative blocks, and experiment with fresh ideas in a cozy monthly morning workshop that encourages feedback, risk taking, and cross disciplinary collaboration.
Short generative exercises and playful prompts help artists jump start projects, bust creative blocks, and experiment with fresh ideas in a cozy monthly morning workshop that encourages feedback, risk taking, and cross disciplinary collaboration.
Interactive, small group creative writing workshop limited to 20 participants and open to all skill levels, with guided class exercises, prompts, and peer feedback for developing short fiction and essays.
Interactive, small group creative writing workshop limited to 20 participants and open to all skill levels, with guided class exercises, prompts, and peer feedback for developing short fiction and essays.
Interactive, small group creative writing workshop limited to 20 participants and open to all skill levels, with guided class exercises, prompts, and peer feedback for developing short fiction and essays.

Fast paced ensemble improv workshop emphasizing active listening, bold yes-and scene work, and playful trust building exercises; taught in an intimate black box setting for actors and curious beginners seeking performance skills and spontaneity.

Fast paced ensemble improv workshop emphasizing active listening, bold yes-and scene work, and playful trust building exercises; taught in an intimate black box setting for actors and curious beginners seeking performance skills and spontaneity.
Fast paced ensemble improv workshop emphasizing active listening, bold yes-and scene work, and playful trust building exercises; taught in an intimate black box setting for actors and curious beginners seeking performance skills and spontaneity.

Evening of contemporary poetry and acoustic music in an intimate parlor setting, pairing local poets with visiting readers for curated readings and short musical interludes.

Evening of contemporary poetry and acoustic music in an intimate parlor setting, pairing local poets with visiting readers for curated readings and short musical interludes.
Evening of contemporary poetry and acoustic music in an intimate parlor setting, pairing local poets with visiting readers for curated readings and short musical interludes.

Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.

Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.
Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.

Four Appalachian songwriters perform original acoustic folk meditations on waking buds, pale green mornings, and the edges of spring in an intimate parlor setting, pairing spare guitar, close harmonies, and lyrical nature imagery.

Four Appalachian songwriters perform original acoustic folk meditations on waking buds, pale green mornings, and the edges of spring in an intimate parlor setting, pairing spare guitar, close harmonies, and lyrical nature imagery.
Four Appalachian songwriters perform original acoustic folk meditations on waking buds, pale green mornings, and the edges of spring in an intimate parlor setting, pairing spare guitar, close harmonies, and lyrical nature imagery.
Guided creative writing sessions using reflective prompts, group sharing, and journaling exercises to support healing, boost confidence, and cultivate joy and gratitude in a gentle community circle.
Guided creative writing sessions using reflective prompts, group sharing, and journaling exercises to support healing, boost confidence, and cultivate joy and gratitude in a gentle community circle.
Guided creative writing sessions using reflective prompts, group sharing, and journaling exercises to support healing, boost confidence, and cultivate joy and gratitude in a gentle community circle.

Late evening queer writing circle in a cozy tea house, blending readings, prompts, and gentle peer feedback for all skill levels. Low key, community focused space for sharing prose, poetry, and experimental work.

Late evening queer writing circle in a cozy tea house, blending readings, prompts, and gentle peer feedback for all skill levels. Low key, community focused space for sharing prose, poetry, and experimental work.
Late evening queer writing circle in a cozy tea house, blending readings, prompts, and gentle peer feedback for all skill levels. Low key, community focused space for sharing prose, poetry, and experimental work.

Gentle restorative group sessions blending guided rest, playful creativity exercises, and reflective digestion across six Thursday evenings to help artists recover from burnout, reclaim creative momentum, and experiment again.

Gentle restorative group sessions blending guided rest, playful creativity exercises, and reflective digestion across six Thursday evenings to help artists recover from burnout, reclaim creative momentum, and experiment again.
Gentle restorative group sessions blending guided rest, playful creativity exercises, and reflective digestion across six Thursday evenings to help artists recover from burnout, reclaim creative momentum, and experiment again.

Quiet, focused coworking sessions—hybrid in-person and virtual—using body-doubling to combat burnout and boost creative productivity; meet Thursdays 11am–1pm at Story Parlor for two concentrated hours of work and connection.

Quiet, focused coworking sessions—hybrid in-person and virtual—using body-doubling to combat burnout and boost creative productivity; meet Thursdays 11am–1pm at Story Parlor for two concentrated hours of work and connection.
Quiet, focused coworking sessions—hybrid in-person and virtual—using body-doubling to combat burnout and boost creative productivity; meet Thursdays 11am–1pm at Story Parlor for two concentrated hours of work and connection.

A hands-on marketing meetup for artists and makers focused on grassroots promotion, audience-building, and practical commerce strategy. Connect with other creatives while workshopping tactics for selling work and growing a sustainable practice.

A hands-on marketing meetup for artists and makers focused on grassroots promotion, audience-building, and practical commerce strategy. Connect with other creatives while workshopping tactics for selling work and growing a sustainable practice.
A hands-on marketing meetup for artists and makers focused on grassroots promotion, audience-building, and practical commerce strategy. Connect with other creatives while workshopping tactics for selling work and growing a sustainable practice.

Fast paced improvisational games and ensemble scene work sharpen listening, spontaneity, and character choices in a playful workshop series; ideal for beginners and seasoned players seeking skill-building, confidence, and community connection.

Fast paced improvisational games and ensemble scene work sharpen listening, spontaneity, and character choices in a playful workshop series; ideal for beginners and seasoned players seeking skill-building, confidence, and community connection.
Fast paced improvisational games and ensemble scene work sharpen listening, spontaneity, and character choices in a playful workshop series; ideal for beginners and seasoned players seeking skill-building, confidence, and community connection.