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Stories Start Here
A Beginner Storytelling Workshop Series

Stories Start Here is Ottawa StoryTellers’ three-part beginner storytelling workshop series for people who are new to storytelling and want a clear, supportive place to begin. This marks our first beginner workshop series of 2026, and spaces are limited.

Designed as a progressive series, each session builds on the last, giving participants time to explore, develop, and grow their storytelling skills over several months.

Across three workshops, participants will be introduced to the foundations of oral storytelling, including the importance of storytelling traditions and the core skills behind compelling personal stories. Together, we will explore how stories are shaped, how narrative structure works, and how storytellers engage a room and bring a story to life.

This series is designed for beginners. No prior experience is required, and participants are never required to perform. You are encouraged to attend all three sessions to get the full benefit of the series, as concepts and exercises introduced early will continue to develop in later workshops.

Participants may bring a story they would like to work on throughout the series or simply arrive ready to learn, listen, and experiment in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.

Workshop Dates:

• Saturday, March 14

• Saturday, April 11

• Saturday, May 16

Time: Noon–3:00 PM

This series is ideal for anyone curious about storytelling, interested in personal narrative, or looking for a creative outlet that emphasizes learning, exploration, and community. Previous beginner workshops have filled quickly, so early registration is strongly recommended.