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SUMMARY:From Lived to Told: A Storytelling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Two Saturdays\, Nov 14 & 21\, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m (plus a live showcase on Nov 29\, 1:30–4:00 p.m.—see below for details)\nOpen to all\nLimited to 12 participants\nHybrid workshop* \nYou’ve lived the story. Now learn how to tell it! \nWhether you’re an aspiring storyteller\, hoping to perform at storytelling events such as Confabulation\, The Moth\, or community storytelling showcases\, or simply looking for a meaningful way to shape and share your lived experiences\, this workshop will help you transform a personal story into one that resonates with an audience. \nOver two interactive days\, you’ll develop a true personal story of seven minutes or less through guided writing\, editing\, discussion\, peer feedback\, and performance coaching. Together\, we’ll explore what makes audiences lean in: a compelling narrative arc\, vivid details\, emotional honesty\, and a clear sense of purpose. \nYou’ll leave with a polished personal story\, practical storytelling tools you can use again and again\, and the confidence to share your work with an audience. \nThe workshop culminates in a live storytelling showcase\, where participants will perform their finished stories before an invited audience of family\, friends\, and members of the community. The showcase will take place on Sunday\, November 29\, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.\, in Room 2 of Centre Sanaaq in Downtown Montreal\, giving participants a little over a week after the workshop to continue refining and rehearsing their stories. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will: \n\nDiscover the heart of a personal story and why it matters.\nShape lived experience into a compelling narrative with a clear beginning\, middle\, and end.\nEdit for clarity\, pacing\, and emotional impact without sacrificing authenticity.\nLearn techniques that strengthen audience engagement and connection.\nDevelop greater confidence telling stories aloud.\nReceive constructive feedback from peers and the facilitator.\nPrepare a polished seven-minute story for the live storytelling showcase.\n\nWorkshop Schedule\nDay One — Discovering and Crafting Your Story\n10:45 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. (including a 20-minute break) \nWe’ll begin by exploring the stories participants have brought with them before identifying the heart of each narrative. Through discussion\, examples\, and guided exercises\, participants will learn how to shape lived experience into a compelling story by strengthening structure\, pacing\, detail\, and emotional impact. The afternoon will focus on peer workshops\, constructive feedback\, and revision strategies. \nBetween sessions\, participants will revise their stories independently. \nDay Two — Bringing Your Story to Life\n10:45 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. (including a 20-minute break) \nThe second day shifts from the page to the audience. Participants will refine their stories through coaching on voice\, pacing\, pauses\, presence and audience connection while preserving authenticity. We’ll conclude with practice performances\, individual feedback\, and rehearsal strategies to prepare participants for the live storytelling showcase\, which will take place on a separate date following the workshop. \nWho Should Apply?\nThis workshop welcomes writers\, performers and anyone interested in transforming lived experience into meaningful storytelling. No previous storytelling or performance experience is required. \nPlease arrive with one true personal story you would like to develop. This may be: \n\na complete story of seven minutes or less; or\napproximately three typed pages describing a lived experience with a clear beginning\, middle and end.\n\nStories should be based on lived experience. \nParticipants should expect to share their work aloud\, offer thoughtful feedback to fellow participants\, and revise their stories between the two workshop dates. \nSuggested Preparation\nBefore the workshop\, participants are encouraged to watch a few live storytelling performances—such as Confabulation or The Moth—and reflect on a personal experience they feel ready to explore. \n  \n*This workshop will take place at the QWF Office (Room 3\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Westmount\, Quebec) with up to 2 virtual spots for participants who are unable to attend in-person because of distance or disability. By default\, all workshop registrations are for in-person spots. If you would like to request a virtual slot\, contact John at john@qwf.org stating the reason for which you would need the virtual spot\, then wait for a response before registering. Please do not register until you receive confirmation of a virtual spot for you. \n  \nAfreina Noor is a storyteller\, performer and communications professional whose work explores identity\, belonging\, and lived experience. She has performed with Confabulation\, Throw Poetry\, Montreal Improv Theatre\, and other storytelling venues\, and is Vice President of Storytellers of Canada – Conteurs du Canada. Professionally\, she leads storytelling initiatives that help individuals and communities translate personal experience into social change through organizations including Unsinkable. She was the QWF’s 2025 Mairuth Sarsfield Mentorship recipient. Afreina is passionate about helping people discover\, craft\, and confidently share stories that connect with audiences. \n 
URL:https://qwf.org/event/from-lived-to-told-a-storytelling-workshop/2026-11-14/
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SUMMARY:From Lived to Told: A Storytelling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Two Saturdays\, Nov 14 & 21\, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m (plus a live showcase on Nov 29\, 1:30–4:00 p.m.—see below for details)\nOpen to all\nLimited to 12 participants\nHybrid workshop* \nYou’ve lived the story. Now learn how to tell it! \nWhether you’re an aspiring storyteller\, hoping to perform at storytelling events such as Confabulation\, The Moth\, or community storytelling showcases\, or simply looking for a meaningful way to shape and share your lived experiences\, this workshop will help you transform a personal story into one that resonates with an audience. \nOver two interactive days\, you’ll develop a true personal story of seven minutes or less through guided writing\, editing\, discussion\, peer feedback\, and performance coaching. Together\, we’ll explore what makes audiences lean in: a compelling narrative arc\, vivid details\, emotional honesty\, and a clear sense of purpose. \nYou’ll leave with a polished personal story\, practical storytelling tools you can use again and again\, and the confidence to share your work with an audience. \nThe workshop culminates in a live storytelling showcase\, where participants will perform their finished stories before an invited audience of family\, friends\, and members of the community. The showcase will take place on Sunday\, November 29\, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.\, in Room 2 of Centre Sanaaq in Downtown Montreal\, giving participants a little over a week after the workshop to continue refining and rehearsing their stories. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will: \n\nDiscover the heart of a personal story and why it matters.\nShape lived experience into a compelling narrative with a clear beginning\, middle\, and end.\nEdit for clarity\, pacing\, and emotional impact without sacrificing authenticity.\nLearn techniques that strengthen audience engagement and connection.\nDevelop greater confidence telling stories aloud.\nReceive constructive feedback from peers and the facilitator.\nPrepare a polished seven-minute story for the live storytelling showcase.\n\nWorkshop Schedule\nDay One — Discovering and Crafting Your Story\n10:45 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. (including a 20-minute break) \nWe’ll begin by exploring the stories participants have brought with them before identifying the heart of each narrative. Through discussion\, examples\, and guided exercises\, participants will learn how to shape lived experience into a compelling story by strengthening structure\, pacing\, detail\, and emotional impact. The afternoon will focus on peer workshops\, constructive feedback\, and revision strategies. \nBetween sessions\, participants will revise their stories independently. \nDay Two — Bringing Your Story to Life\n10:45 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. (including a 20-minute break) \nThe second day shifts from the page to the audience. Participants will refine their stories through coaching on voice\, pacing\, pauses\, presence and audience connection while preserving authenticity. We’ll conclude with practice performances\, individual feedback\, and rehearsal strategies to prepare participants for the live storytelling showcase\, which will take place on a separate date following the workshop. \nWho Should Apply?\nThis workshop welcomes writers\, performers and anyone interested in transforming lived experience into meaningful storytelling. No previous storytelling or performance experience is required. \nPlease arrive with one true personal story you would like to develop. This may be: \n\na complete story of seven minutes or less; or\napproximately three typed pages describing a lived experience with a clear beginning\, middle and end.\n\nStories should be based on lived experience. \nParticipants should expect to share their work aloud\, offer thoughtful feedback to fellow participants\, and revise their stories between the two workshop dates. \nSuggested Preparation\nBefore the workshop\, participants are encouraged to watch a few live storytelling performances—such as Confabulation or The Moth—and reflect on a personal experience they feel ready to explore. \n  \n*This workshop will take place at the QWF Office (Room 3\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Westmount\, Quebec) with up to 2 virtual spots for participants who are unable to attend in-person because of distance or disability. By default\, all workshop registrations are for in-person spots. If you would like to request a virtual slot\, contact John at john@qwf.org stating the reason for which you would need the virtual spot\, then wait for a response before registering. Please do not register until you receive confirmation of a virtual spot for you. \n  \nAfreina Noor is a storyteller\, performer and communications professional whose work explores identity\, belonging\, and lived experience. She has performed with Confabulation\, Throw Poetry\, Montreal Improv Theatre\, and other storytelling venues\, and is Vice President of Storytellers of Canada – Conteurs du Canada. Professionally\, she leads storytelling initiatives that help individuals and communities translate personal experience into social change through organizations including Unsinkable. She was the QWF’s 2025 Mairuth Sarsfield Mentorship recipient. Afreina is passionate about helping people discover\, craft\, and confidently share stories that connect with audiences. \n 
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SUMMARY:From Lived to Told: A Storytelling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Two Saturdays\, Nov 14 & 21\, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m (plus a live showcase on Nov 29\, 1:30–4:00 p.m.—see below for details)\nOpen to all\nLimited to 12 participants\nHybrid workshop* \nYou’ve lived the story. Now learn how to tell it! \nWhether you’re an aspiring storyteller\, hoping to perform at storytelling events such as Confabulation\, The Moth\, or community storytelling showcases\, or simply looking for a meaningful way to shape and share your lived experiences\, this workshop will help you transform a personal story into one that resonates with an audience. \nOver two interactive days\, you’ll develop a true personal story of seven minutes or less through guided writing\, editing\, discussion\, peer feedback\, and performance coaching. Together\, we’ll explore what makes audiences lean in: a compelling narrative arc\, vivid details\, emotional honesty\, and a clear sense of purpose. \nYou’ll leave with a polished personal story\, practical storytelling tools you can use again and again\, and the confidence to share your work with an audience. \nThe workshop culminates in a live storytelling showcase\, where participants will perform their finished stories before an invited audience of family\, friends\, and members of the community. The showcase will take place on Sunday\, November 29\, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.\, in Room 2 of Centre Sanaaq in Downtown Montreal\, giving participants a little over a week after the workshop to continue refining and rehearsing their stories. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will: \n\nDiscover the heart of a personal story and why it matters.\nShape lived experience into a compelling narrative with a clear beginning\, middle\, and end.\nEdit for clarity\, pacing\, and emotional impact without sacrificing authenticity.\nLearn techniques that strengthen audience engagement and connection.\nDevelop greater confidence telling stories aloud.\nReceive constructive feedback from peers and the facilitator.\nPrepare a polished seven-minute story for the live storytelling showcase.\n\nWorkshop Schedule\nDay One — Discovering and Crafting Your Story\n10:45 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. (including a 20-minute break) \nWe’ll begin by exploring the stories participants have brought with them before identifying the heart of each narrative. Through discussion\, examples\, and guided exercises\, participants will learn how to shape lived experience into a compelling story by strengthening structure\, pacing\, detail\, and emotional impact. The afternoon will focus on peer workshops\, constructive feedback\, and revision strategies. \nBetween sessions\, participants will revise their stories independently. \nDay Two — Bringing Your Story to Life\n10:45 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. (including a 20-minute break) \nThe second day shifts from the page to the audience. Participants will refine their stories through coaching on voice\, pacing\, pauses\, presence and audience connection while preserving authenticity. We’ll conclude with practice performances\, individual feedback\, and rehearsal strategies to prepare participants for the live storytelling showcase\, which will take place on a separate date following the workshop. \nWho Should Apply?\nThis workshop welcomes writers\, performers and anyone interested in transforming lived experience into meaningful storytelling. No previous storytelling or performance experience is required. \nPlease arrive with one true personal story you would like to develop. This may be: \n\na complete story of seven minutes or less; or\napproximately three typed pages describing a lived experience with a clear beginning\, middle and end.\n\nStories should be based on lived experience. \nParticipants should expect to share their work aloud\, offer thoughtful feedback to fellow participants\, and revise their stories between the two workshop dates. \nSuggested Preparation\nBefore the workshop\, participants are encouraged to watch a few live storytelling performances—such as Confabulation or The Moth—and reflect on a personal experience they feel ready to explore. \n  \n*This workshop will take place at the QWF Office (Room 3\, 1200 Atwater Avenue\, Westmount\, Quebec) with up to 2 virtual spots for participants who are unable to attend in-person because of distance or disability. By default\, all workshop registrations are for in-person spots. If you would like to request a virtual slot\, contact John at john@qwf.org stating the reason for which you would need the virtual spot\, then wait for a response before registering. Please do not register until you receive confirmation of a virtual spot for you. \n  \nAfreina Noor is a storyteller\, performer and communications professional whose work explores identity\, belonging\, and lived experience. She has performed with Confabulation\, Throw Poetry\, Montreal Improv Theatre\, and other storytelling venues\, and is Vice President of Storytellers of Canada – Conteurs du Canada. Professionally\, she leads storytelling initiatives that help individuals and communities translate personal experience into social change through organizations including Unsinkable. She was the QWF’s 2025 Mairuth Sarsfield Mentorship recipient. Afreina is passionate about helping people discover\, craft\, and confidently share stories that connect with audiences. \n 
URL:https://qwf.org/event/from-lived-to-told-a-storytelling-workshop/2026-11-29/
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