storytelling workshops for
community groups & non-profit organizations

I teach storytelling workshops for non-profit organizations and community groups . I have worked with the Immigrant Working Centre, Art Forms Youth Studio, North Hamilton Community Health Centre, and Good Shepherd Women’s Services, as well as municipal public libraries.

“The most beneficial aspect was being in a supportive environment and working with encouraging women and the facilitator.”
“I learned how everyone’s story is important. Watching the courage it took to share. Pushing my own boundaries. Learning that it’s not just about the quality of the craft, but the sharing itself.”
“[It was important to me] to say what needed to be said in my own voice.”
“I enjoyed meeting a new group of women in my community. I might not otherwise have met them in my every day routines. Learning about other women’s lives was a real benefit.”
“I loved seeing storytelling elements and skills evolve into a final project. Understand the process and my experiences very well post-performance. I feel very good about things after performing.”
“This helped me give myself ‘an extra push’ to go beyond my comfort zone. It felt really good learning to further trust myself and others by telling a personal story without worrying so much about judgment.”
“I had natural nervousness at performance – apprehension in participating/believing I had something to tell! BUT the program helped me work through this!
“There was great camaraderie and support from fellow participants and facilitators. Happy to have met such lovely people and hear their stories!”