Community Plate invites you to learn the basics of storytelling in this introductory group workshop. This free workshop will take place over TWO virtual (zoom) group sessions: MONDAY NOV. 6, 6-8pm & MONDAY NOV. 13, 6-8pm; plus an additional one-on-one (zoom or phone) coaching session. You’ll learn how to identify what makes a good story, develop and craft a personal narrative, practice and receive feedback, and then have the opportunity to perform your story at an upcoming Community Plate, or other storytelling event. This workshop is perfect for the beginner who wants to learn the art of storytelling, intermediate storytellers who want to practice their craft and develop a new story, or anyone interested in becoming a better public speaker.

This storytelling workshop is in support of Community Plate's November 16 Story Sharing Supper at the Freeport Grange, and we hope that at least 2 workshop participants will tell their stories at the November 16 supper. The theme of the Nov. 16 Story Sharing Supper is "Gratitude."

Workshop Facilitator: MICAELA BLEI, PHD, has been teaching, studying and performing true, personal storytelling worldwide since 2012. She is a two-time Moth GrandSLAM winner and former founding Director of Education at The Moth. She’s currently the visiting professor of Storytelling at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in Portland, Maine.

This free workshop is hosted by Community Plate and supported by generous donors. We strive to make all of our events and workshops free of charge in order to be as inclusive as possible and accessible to anyone interested in being part of our communtiy. Those wishing to contribute something can make a donation to Community Plate. Community Plate is a registered nonprofit organization in Maine, currently applying for 501(c)3 status.