Storytelling Workshops that Spark Imagination
Hands-on programs blending folk arts, world cultures, and creative storytelling to build empathy, literacy, imagination, and the power of every voice.
Storytelling Workshops & Enrichment Programs
These hands-on workshops blend folk arts, world cultures, and creative storytelling to spark imagination, build empathy, and celebrate the power of every voice. Custom programs can be designed for any group.
Grade Levels
Pre-K through 8th grade, with adaptable options for adult and educator groups.
Learning Alignment
Supports literacy, creative expression, cultural learning, and SEL goals.
Program Settings
Designed for schools, libraries, arts centers, after-school programs, and community events.
Folk Arts & World Storytelling
Discover how stories come alive through global traditions.
Shadow Puppetry
Tell tales through light and silhouette using handmade shadow puppets rooted in global folk traditions.
Painted Story Scrolls / Story Quilts
Weave visual narratives inspired by folk design traditions from around the world.
Folk Masks or Worry Dolls
Create folk art objects connected to cultural storytelling traditions and the stories behind them.
Alebrijes Story Beasts
Design fantastical creatures inspired by Mexican folk art, then give them a story to tell.
Mask & Movement
Embody mythical characters through expressive art and physical storytelling.
Drums & Rhythm Stories
Use sound and percussion to shape narrative, exploring the role of music in oral tradition.
Programs that bring stories into motion
Each workshop is designed to feel active, imaginative, and meaningful. Students create, perform, reflect, and connect stories to culture, identity, empathy, and the world around them.
Creative Story-Making
Hands-on storytelling that blends art, imagination, and collaboration.
Story Circles
Collaborative storytelling where participants build a shared narrative together.
Tall Tale Twisting
Explore legends and myths, then twist, stretch, and reimagine them into something new.
Reimagining Folktales & Fairytales
Take a classic tale and flip it with a new perspective, new ending, and new voice.
Story Stones
Paint illustrated stones as storytelling prompts, then use them to spark original tales.
Build-a-Tale
Create stories using character and setting cards, great for reluctant writers and creative thinkers.
Puppet Tales
Design simple puppets and use them to perform folktales and original stories.
Cultural Connections & SEL Storytelling
Explore folktales that nurture empathy, creativity, and belonging.
Tricksters & Transformation Tales
Learn creativity and resilience from the world's cleverest folk heroes.
Stories of Belonging & Being Different
Connect personal and cultural stories to explore identity, community, and what makes us unique.
Nature Myths & Eco-Fables
Link folklore and environmental care through stories from Indigenous and world traditions.
Voices of the Earth
Discover Indigenous and world wisdom tales and the lessons they carry.
Designed for your classroom, library, center, or community
Workshops can be tailored for classrooms, libraries, arts centers, and family events. Available for grades Pre-K through 8th, with options for educator and adult audiences. All programs can be aligned with literacy and SEL learning goals.
Simple options for schools and libraries
Pricing for community organizations, festivals, and educator PD is available upon request.
Schools
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Half day | $600 |
| Full day | $1,200 |
| Weekly after school | Negotiable |
Libraries
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Half day | $600 |
| Full day | $1,200 |
| Weekly after school | Negotiable |
Bring stories to your community
Contact Vanessa to design a storytelling workshop or enrichment program for your group.