Tuesday evenings from 6:15-8:30pm at Story Parlor
March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25, April 1, April 8, April 22*
—No class on Tuesday, April 15—
*Final class on April 22 runs from 6:30-9:30pm
Make-up class reserved for April 29
Early bird $325 | Register by January 31 (discount applied at checkout)
Regular Price $375 | Effective February 1
Space is LIMITED to ensure an intimate experience. These workshops always fill up, so sign up early.
Refund and other policies can be found here.
We all carry stories—some lived, some inherited, some imagined—that shape how we see ourselves and move through the world. Story Lab is a creative space for artists of all backgrounds and mediums to explore the narrative threads of their lives with curiosity, play, and a spirit of discovery. Through guided exercises, prompts, and collaborative reflection, we’ll work with memory, personal mythology, and imaginative reframing to generate new ideas and deepen creative self-understanding.
Whether you’re a writer, performer, visual artist, or maker of any kind, this class is designed to help you unearth fresh creative material rooted in your own lived experience.
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Anyone looking to kickstart or follow-through with a project rooted in their past experience(s)
Anyone wanting to discover more about how their personal narrative impacts their worldview and creativity
Anyone hoping to learn more about the process of finding and telling stories
Anyone wishing to widen their perspective and find connection through the power of storytelling
Anyone looking to explore the intersection of story and the human condition
Anyone interested in taking part in a creative community in which to play, explore, and experiment
Please note: While this is not a therapeutic group, the material we touch may occasionally stir emotional content. For this reason, participants should be in a place where they feel resourced enough to look back on life experiences and hold what arises. We encourage each person to bring a commitment to honoring their own boundaries and edges, and to come with practices (formal or informal) that support their emotional wellbeing.
This class is rooted in creative possibility—not catharsis. We’re not here to “solve” the past, but to explore it as fertile ground for making meaning, finding voice, and crafting work that is bold, honest, and artful.
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Story Finding: Autobiographical Exploration, Collecting Ideas, Rituals, Purpose of Storytelling
Story Mining: Creating a Life Map, Exploring Creative DNA, Excavating Personal Themes
Story Culling: Choosing and “Auditioning” Prospective Stories; Fleshing Out Ideas; Personal Mythology
Story Delving: Story and Change, Repurposing Personal Narrative for Creative Bounty, Story Dynamics
Story Crafting: The Internal Journey, Story Details and Structure, Workshopping + Finessing
Story Telling: True-to-Life Stories in Various Forms
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“This is a world class experience. You will learn and grow so much.” — Chris Ivesdal
“Story Lab helped me reconnect with my personal stories in a way that felt inspiring and connective. I’m walking away with so many tools and resources to keep my momentum going. Erin’s genuine and skillful facilitation helped foster a sense of community that brought out the best in every one of us in the class.” - Kat Conour
“Story Lab provided the enthusiastic reboot and quality guidance I was seeking to continue the process of mining for personal stories and inspiration. I have a newfound personal trust in my voice.” — Gina Cornejo
“Erin is a brilliant teacher and Story Lab offered a rich experience of personal story excavation. I learned so many techniques to find and explore my life stories in my writing and I can’t wait to use what I learned in class going forward in my creative pursuits.” — Sarah Samuel