Craft Your Story: A Workshop for Storytelling Newbies & Enthusiasts

Ready to share your story but not sure where to start? Or maybe you have a tale you’ve told before but want to refine it? Join Eli Walker, at Full Circle in Gardiner for a hands-on Storytelling Workshop, designed to help you craft your own 6-minute true, personal story with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Perfect for storytelling newbies and seasoned lovers alike, this workshop will guide you in developing a compelling narrative in a supportive, creative environment. Whether you’re preparing for your first open mic or sharpening your public speaking skills, you’ll leave with a story that’s ready to shine.

Details:
When: Second Friday of every month, 5–6:30 PM
Where: Full Circle Gardiner
Cost: $30

Stories crafted in the workshop are welcome (but not required!) to be shared during the Storytelling Open Mic immediately following the session. Think Moth-style storytelling—true, personal, and captivating. Not only will you leave ready to wow an audience, but the skills you learn here will also elevate your confidence in public speaking and other applications.

Come turn your moments into magic.

Your Host, Eli Walker:

Eli Walker is a sought-after speaker, performance artist and live experience consultant specializing in curating playful, interactive social wellness activities that spark radical belonging.

Eli has always loved helping people from different backgrounds get on the same page. Bonus points if she can achieve this while inspiring them to live joyfully, empower them with new perspectives, and make them laugh at the same time. Since moving to the Hudson Valley in 2020, Eli has leveraged her knack for facilitating community-building through live storytelling by hosting monthly Moth-style storytelling open mic nights in partnership with the Artichoke Show in Beacon. 

Check out www.eliwalkerstories.com to learn more and connect.