
Spring Workshop Prelude
Interactive weekend of short storytelling workshops designed to sharpen narrative craft and launch a Springboard of creative projects; meet facilitators, network with other creatives, and receive a fall class credit included with registration.
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Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.

Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.
Hands-on weekend workshop refining oral storytelling and narrative craft with writing prompts, scene work, performance coaching, and group feedback; intimate, craft focused sessions welcome beginners and experienced tellers.

Gentle morning generative writing salon weaving prompts, craft discussion, and short readings in a cozy parlor; writers of all levels gather every second Sunday for inspiration, feedback, and sustained creative practice.

Gentle morning generative writing salon weaving prompts, craft discussion, and short readings in a cozy parlor; writers of all levels gather every second Sunday for inspiration, feedback, and sustained creative practice.
Gentle morning generative writing salon weaving prompts, craft discussion, and short readings in a cozy parlor; writers of all levels gather every second Sunday for inspiration, feedback, and sustained creative practice.

Gentle morning gatherings for creative reflection, sharing, and communal storytelling at Story Parlor, offering a monthly drop-in soul reset that cultivates connection, creative exploration, and quiet reflective practices.

Gentle morning gatherings for creative reflection, sharing, and communal storytelling at Story Parlor, offering a monthly drop-in soul reset that cultivates connection, creative exploration, and quiet reflective practices.
Gentle morning gatherings for creative reflection, sharing, and communal storytelling at Story Parlor, offering a monthly drop-in soul reset that cultivates connection, creative exploration, and quiet reflective practices.

Five-minute original pieces in any medium—storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, or dance—performed in an intimate parlor setting, with a welcoming audience of creators and supporters every First Sunday.

Five-minute original pieces in any medium—storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, or dance—performed in an intimate parlor setting, with a welcoming audience of creators and supporters every First Sunday.
Five-minute original pieces in any medium—storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, or dance—performed in an intimate parlor setting, with a welcoming audience of creators and supporters every First Sunday.

Hands on class exploring techniques for creating nuanced characters in fiction and creative nonfiction, with scene based exercises, voice development, and structured peer critique to strengthen motive and emotional truth.

Hands on class exploring techniques for creating nuanced characters in fiction and creative nonfiction, with scene based exercises, voice development, and structured peer critique to strengthen motive and emotional truth.
Hands on class exploring techniques for creating nuanced characters in fiction and creative nonfiction, with scene based exercises, voice development, and structured peer critique to strengthen motive and emotional truth.

Deep-dive acting workshop teaching heel turns and antagonists to anchor scenes and heighten stakes through character work, scene-level choices, and interactive improvisation exercises for improvisors and actors seeking stronger conflicts and clearer hero-villain dynamics.

Deep-dive acting workshop teaching heel turns and antagonists to anchor scenes and heighten stakes through character work, scene-level choices, and interactive improvisation exercises for improvisors and actors seeking stronger conflicts and clearer hero-villain dynamics.
Deep-dive acting workshop teaching heel turns and antagonists to anchor scenes and heighten stakes through character work, scene-level choices, and interactive improvisation exercises for improvisors and actors seeking stronger conflicts and clearer hero-villain dynamics.

Grown-up, slightly surreal show-and-tell salon with open mic energy where local storytellers and curious listeners share personal essays, short performances, and odd relics in an intimate conversational afternoon.

Grown-up, slightly surreal show-and-tell salon with open mic energy where local storytellers and curious listeners share personal essays, short performances, and odd relics in an intimate conversational afternoon.
Grown-up, slightly surreal show-and-tell salon with open mic energy where local storytellers and curious listeners share personal essays, short performances, and odd relics in an intimate conversational afternoon.

Razor-sharp mythic storytelling propels audiences through a crash-course chain of beginnings, interrogating failure as creators conjure new worlds with immersive, lyrical prose and theatrical cadence.

Razor-sharp mythic storytelling propels audiences through a crash-course chain of beginnings, interrogating failure as creators conjure new worlds with immersive, lyrical prose and theatrical cadence.
Razor-sharp mythic storytelling propels audiences through a crash-course chain of beginnings, interrogating failure as creators conjure new worlds with immersive, lyrical prose and theatrical cadence.
Interactive, small group creative writing workshop limited to 20 participants and open to all skill levels, with guided class exercises, prompts, and peer feedback for developing short fiction and essays.
Interactive, small group creative writing workshop limited to 20 participants and open to all skill levels, with guided class exercises, prompts, and peer feedback for developing short fiction and essays.
Interactive, small group creative writing workshop limited to 20 participants and open to all skill levels, with guided class exercises, prompts, and peer feedback for developing short fiction and essays.

Fast paced ensemble improv workshop emphasizing active listening, bold yes-and scene work, and playful trust building exercises; taught in an intimate black box setting for actors and curious beginners seeking performance skills and spontaneity.

Fast paced ensemble improv workshop emphasizing active listening, bold yes-and scene work, and playful trust building exercises; taught in an intimate black box setting for actors and curious beginners seeking performance skills and spontaneity.
Fast paced ensemble improv workshop emphasizing active listening, bold yes-and scene work, and playful trust building exercises; taught in an intimate black box setting for actors and curious beginners seeking performance skills and spontaneity.

Intimate listening room storytelling of personal journeys and first person memoirs, where local narrators deliver candid spoken word tales in a cozy conversational salon for attentive community audiences.

Intimate listening room storytelling of personal journeys and first person memoirs, where local narrators deliver candid spoken word tales in a cozy conversational salon for attentive community audiences.
Intimate listening room storytelling of personal journeys and first person memoirs, where local narrators deliver candid spoken word tales in a cozy conversational salon for attentive community audiences.

Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.

Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.
Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.
Guided creative writing sessions using reflective prompts, group sharing, and journaling exercises to support healing, boost confidence, and cultivate joy and gratitude in a gentle community circle.
Guided creative writing sessions using reflective prompts, group sharing, and journaling exercises to support healing, boost confidence, and cultivate joy and gratitude in a gentle community circle.
Guided creative writing sessions using reflective prompts, group sharing, and journaling exercises to support healing, boost confidence, and cultivate joy and gratitude in a gentle community circle.

Late evening queer writing circle in a cozy tea house, blending readings, prompts, and gentle peer feedback for all skill levels. Low key, community focused space for sharing prose, poetry, and experimental work.

Late evening queer writing circle in a cozy tea house, blending readings, prompts, and gentle peer feedback for all skill levels. Low key, community focused space for sharing prose, poetry, and experimental work.
Late evening queer writing circle in a cozy tea house, blending readings, prompts, and gentle peer feedback for all skill levels. Low key, community focused space for sharing prose, poetry, and experimental work.

Gentle guided sessions combining short meditations, contemplative prompts, and beginner friendly poetry exercises to slow down, tune inward, and cultivate awareness, compassion, and authentic written expression in a community setting.

Gentle guided sessions combining short meditations, contemplative prompts, and beginner friendly poetry exercises to slow down, tune inward, and cultivate awareness, compassion, and authentic written expression in a community setting.
Gentle guided sessions combining short meditations, contemplative prompts, and beginner friendly poetry exercises to slow down, tune inward, and cultivate awareness, compassion, and authentic written expression in a community setting.

Fast paced improvisational games and ensemble scene work sharpen listening, spontaneity, and character choices in a playful workshop series; ideal for beginners and seasoned players seeking skill-building, confidence, and community connection.

Fast paced improvisational games and ensemble scene work sharpen listening, spontaneity, and character choices in a playful workshop series; ideal for beginners and seasoned players seeking skill-building, confidence, and community connection.
Fast paced improvisational games and ensemble scene work sharpen listening, spontaneity, and character choices in a playful workshop series; ideal for beginners and seasoned players seeking skill-building, confidence, and community connection.

Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.

Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.
Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.

Gentle guided meditation paired with free form creative journaling to coax out the 'song within'; participants practice deep listening, sensory prompts, and reflective writing to surface songwriting ideas and other artistic work — bring a journal.

Gentle guided meditation paired with free form creative journaling to coax out the 'song within'; participants practice deep listening, sensory prompts, and reflective writing to surface songwriting ideas and other artistic work — bring a journal.
Gentle guided meditation paired with free form creative journaling to coax out the 'song within'; participants practice deep listening, sensory prompts, and reflective writing to surface songwriting ideas and other artistic work — bring a journal.

Quiet, stream of consciousness free writing exercises encourage healing and personal inquiry through timed nonjudgmental prompts and silent reflection in an intimate practice space, suitable for beginners seeking contemplative writing.

Quiet, stream of consciousness free writing exercises encourage healing and personal inquiry through timed nonjudgmental prompts and silent reflection in an intimate practice space, suitable for beginners seeking contemplative writing.
Quiet, stream of consciousness free writing exercises encourage healing and personal inquiry through timed nonjudgmental prompts and silent reflection in an intimate practice space, suitable for beginners seeking contemplative writing.

Brief, interactive virtual training delivering simple, practical strategies and conversation skills for formal and informal community leaders to support individuals after crises, with focused exercises and immediate, actionable takeaways.

Brief, interactive virtual training delivering simple, practical strategies and conversation skills for formal and informal community leaders to support individuals after crises, with focused exercises and immediate, actionable takeaways.
Brief, interactive virtual training delivering simple, practical strategies and conversation skills for formal and informal community leaders to support individuals after crises, with focused exercises and immediate, actionable takeaways.