IN-PERSON: The Elderwise classroom at the Vineyard Church
Come with an Anecdote, Leave with a Story. An anecdote is a simple retelling of something that happened. Our lives are full of anecdotes. A story paints a narrative transformational journey with a beginning, middle, and end. This fun and interactive workshop presents a blueprint of how to start with an anecdote and develop it into a story with a well-developed plot with characters that the audience can support, and ultimately, relate to. There will be brainstorming, prompts, and sharing of creativity. There is no pressure to arrive with “the best anecdote ever” and no stress about finishing a full story by the end of class. Barbara Schutzgruber is an award-winning storyteller of folktales, ballads, and personal stories of resilience. Since 1987, she has presented programs, workshops, and showcases throughout Michigan, as well as nationally and internationally. Barbara holds a master’s degree in children’s literature from Eastern Michigan University and is the co-author of Beyond the Sword Maiden: A Storyteller's Introduction to the Heroine's Journey.
