Sandbar Storytelling Festival, in partnership with Saint Mary’s University, is offering a winter series of workshops on the folk art of storytelling. The series is open to beginners, as well as more experienced storytellers. The workshop will be eight sessions on Saturday mornings from January through April. Terry Visger of Tales by Terry, a storyteller for over 24 years, will lead the sessions. “When I told a story I had heard as a child and saw 60 of my YMCA boys sitting still around the fire, hanging on my every word, I knew I had found magic!” Visger says. A natural storyteller,she has told stories to students in her classroom for years and now weaves stories for all ages. With her high energy performances, Visger engages her listeners and takes them on a journey of the imagination. Participants of the workshop will be introduced to the art of telling traditional folk and fairy tales, ghost stories, historical stories, personal stories, and tales from other lands. They also will learn how to form, remember, and tell family stories or simply learn better storytelling techniques for your classroom or profession. With this fun and active workshop, you will be able to explore the stories you want to tell. Visger says she loves stories of all kinds and truly believes the phrase from one of her stories: “It is hard to hate someone once you know their story.” So, come on! Tell your story; it would make a great holiday gift!
Workshop dates: Jan. 11, Jan. 25, Feb. 8, Feb. 22, March 15, March 29, April 12, April 26
Time: 10 a.m. – Noon
Location: Figliulo Recital Hall, Saint Mary’s University – Winona Campus
Cost: $80 for adults, $40 for college students
For more information, call 507-703-6001 or email sandbarwinona@gmail.com. Saint Mary’s students, faculty, and staff may attend at no charge, but must register online for the workshop. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
