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SUMMARY:Introduction to Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:The fundamentals of storytelling: what is a story\, how to craft it\, and how to tell it. We begin by looking at both personal and traditional stories to learn genres and the narrative forms\, then begin making decisions about the particular narrative form you want to use\, beginnings/ endings\, point of view\, the emotional arc of a story\, and then practice telling it. \nWednesdays\, September 9-30 at 7:00-9:00pm\nIn person\, 4-sessions\, taught by Loren Niemi\nClass fee $80 \nLoren Niemi is an innovative storyteller creating\, coaching/directing\, performing\, producing\, teaching and writing about stories that matter for audiences of all ages in urban and rural settings for over 45 years. \n  \n\n\n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button\nNote- After purchase\, tickets & receipt may arrive in your ‘Junk Mail’ folder 
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/intro-to-storytelling-9-2026/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Focusing on the development of your story beyond the bare bones. Whether it is adjusting the narrative details or crafting the performance\, this is a hands-on class to help you tell a better story. \nIn person\, 4 sessions\, 7:00-9:00 pm\, Tuesdays\nMarch 3-24 ~ Taught by Loren Niemi \n\n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button\nNote- After purchase\, tickets & receipt may arrive in your ‘Junk Mail’ folder 
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/inter-sp26/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:The fundamentals of storytelling: what is a story\, how to craft it\, and how to tell it. We begin by looking at both personal and traditional stories to learn genres and the narrative forms\, then begin making decisions about the particular narrative form you want to use\, beginnings/ endings\, point of view\, the emotional arc of a story\, and then practice telling it. \nOnline\, 4 sessions\, 7:00-9:00 pm Central Time\nTuesdays February 3-24 ~ Taught by Loren Niemi \n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button\nNote- After purchase\, tickets & receipt may arrive in your ‘Junk Mail’ folder 
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/intro-sp26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T190000
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Focusing on the development of your story beyond the bare bones. Whether it is adjusting the narrative details or crafting the performance\, this is a hands-on class to help you tell a better story. \nIn person\, 4 sessions\, 7:00-9:00 pm\, Wednesdays\, October 8 to 29 ~ Taught by Loren Niemi \n\n\n\n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/intermediate-storytelling-10-2025/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="American School of Storytelling":MAILTO:americanschoolofstorytelling@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:The fundamentals of storytelling: what is a story\, how to craft it\, and how to tell it. We begin by looking at both personal and traditional stories to learn genres and the narrative forms\, then begin making decisions about the particular narrative form you want to use\, beginnings/ endings\, point of view\, the emotional arc of a story\, and then practice telling it. \nIn person\, 4 sessions\, 7:00-9:00 pm\, Wednesdays\nSeptember 3 to 24 ~ Taught by Loren Niemi \n\n\n\n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/intro-to-storytelling-09-2025/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Focusing on the development of your story beyond the bare bones. Whether it is adjusting the narrative details or crafting the performance\, this is a hands-on class to help you tell a better story. \nIn person\, 4 sessions\, 7:00-9:00 pm\, Wednesdays\, June 4 to 25 ~ Taught by Loren Niemi \nNOTE: Starting on March 31\, 2025 Hennepin Ave 26th St to Douglas Ave will be under construction. Check our ‘Getting Here’ page for parking options. \n\n\n\n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/intermediate-storytelling-06-2025/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T210000
DTSTAMP:20250421T220451Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:The fundamentals of storytelling: what is a story\, how to craft it\, and how to tell it. We begin by looking at both personal and traditional stories to learn genres and the narrative forms\, then begin making decisions about the particular narrative form you want to use\, beginnings/ endings\, point of view\, the emotional arc of a story\, and then practice telling it. \nIn person\, 4 sessions\, 7:00-9:00 pm\, Thursdays\, May 8 to 29 ~ Taught by Loren Niemi \nNOTE: Starting on March 31\, 2025 Hennepin Ave 26th St to Douglas Ave will be under construction. Check our ‘Getting Here’ page for parking options. \n\n\n\n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/intro-to-storytelling-05-2025/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="American School of Storytelling":MAILTO:americanschoolofstorytelling@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T210000
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SUMMARY:Storytelling for Social Change- In Person
DESCRIPTION:Storytelling for Social Change is an examination of the uses of storytelling in the social change and advocacy process.  \nTaught by the Founder\, Loren Niemi\, and drawing on his 50 years of community organizing and advocacy work with low wealth and BIPOC communities. \nFour sessions\, In-person session\, Tuesdays April 1\, 8\, 22\, & 29 at 7pm \nNOTE: Starting on March 31\, 2025 Hennepin Ave 26th St to Douglas Ave will be under construction\, but Douglas Ave WILL BE OPEN. Check our ‘Getting Here’ page for parking options.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/social-change-in-person-2025/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="American School of Storytelling":MAILTO:americanschoolofstorytelling@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T160000
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SUMMARY:Wedding Toasts and Roasts
DESCRIPTION:Coming Saturday\, March 1st\, 1:00-4:00 PM  – an in-person workshop on “Wedding Toasts and Roasts” for all you who have been asked by friends and/or relatives to offer the traditional humorous / heartfelt celebratory toast at a too soon wedding. Practice structuring and delivering a speech that straddles the line between expectation and appreciation without embarrassing yourself. \n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/wedding-toasts-2025/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T210000
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Focusing on the development of your story beyond the bare bones. Whether it is adjusting the narrative details or crafting the performance\, this is a hands-on class to help you tell a better story. \nIn person\, 4 sessions\, 7:00-9:00 pm\, Tuesdays\, February 25\, March 4\, 11 & 18 ~ Taught by Loren Niemi \n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/intermediate-storytelling-02-2025/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="American School of Storytelling":MAILTO:americanschoolofstorytelling@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T160000
DTSTAMP:20250123T223844Z
CREATED:20241210T025257Z
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SUMMARY:Story Your Fringe Show
DESCRIPTION:Show us your MN Fringe button at the door and get a $10 rebate on this class! \nIt’s the season for getting Fringe applications in. It’s one thing to apply and another to have a stage worthy performance. This three-hour in-person workshop will move from idea to story and  necessary staging for a 55-minute Fringe show. You bring the concept\, American School of Storytelling Founder\, Loren Niemi\, who has done at least one Fringe Festival a year since 1995\, will help you refine it. \n\n\n\n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/fringe-2025/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="American School of Storytelling":MAILTO:americanschoolofstorytelling@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T210000
DTSTAMP:20250117T192324Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:The fundamentals of storytelling: what is a story\, how to craft it\, and how to tell it. We begin by looking at both personal and traditional stories to learn genres and the narrative forms\, then begin making decisions about the particular narrative form you want to use\, beginnings/ endings\, point of view\, the emotional arc of a story\, and then practice telling it. \nIn person\, 4 sessions\, 7:00-9:00 pm\, Thursdays\, January 23 & 30\, February 6 & 13 ~ Taught by Loren Niemi \n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/intro-to-storytelling-01-2025/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="American School of Storytelling":MAILTO:americanschoolofstorytelling@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T203000
DTSTAMP:20241010T230051Z
CREATED:20241010T230051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T230051Z
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SUMMARY:Story Beads Workshop
DESCRIPTION:No matter if you are 22\, 52\, or 92\, your personal stories matter. Whether they are tales of amazing accomplishments or simple accounts of ordinary events\, they will speak to the heart and soul of another because your experiences are both unique and universal. Come to this storytelling workshop and start to mine your precious gems. Through playful\, interactive exploration and oral sharing\, you will begin to string together the stories of your life. \nWorkshop taught by Debra Ting \nFour in-person sessions  Tuesdays\, Nov 12\, 19\, 26 and Dec 3. All sessions at 7:00 PM CT in the 1762 Hennepin space.  \n$80 for the course. \n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/story-beads-2024/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="American School of Storytelling":MAILTO:americanschoolofstorytelling@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T203000
DTSTAMP:20240918T010640Z
CREATED:20240814T013108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T010640Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Storytelling- In person
DESCRIPTION:In person (3 sessions)\, Tuesdays\, September 24\, October 1 and 8 at 7:00-8:30 PM in the 1762 Hennepin Ave space. \nLoren Niemi teaches Intermediate Storytelling.  Focusing on the development of your story beyond the bare bones. Whether it is adjusting the narrative details or crafting the performance\, this is a hands-on class to help you tell a better story. \n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/intermediate-in-person-fall-2024/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="American School of Storytelling":MAILTO:americanschoolofstorytelling@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T170000
DTSTAMP:20240604T002756Z
CREATED:20240514T033928Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Braiding Stories
DESCRIPTION:Braiding stories is a means of making meaning shine.  The multiple levels of an older story can become relevant and deeply personal\, when incidents\, unusual or ordinary\, in our lives can be seen as mythic and life changing.  Laura will tell one traditional tale as the ground of our exploration.  Discover the way the experience of the story triggers memory and reveals multiple meanings of a story\, lived\, imagined or remembered. Learn unique aspects of storytelling preparation\, insights into how to tell a successful story\, and the trick to the braiding of stories as a revelation\, a delight and a reconnection to the nature of story\, ecology\, and self understanding. This is a workshop that is potent for experienced storytellers\, writers\, educators\, therapists\, ministers\, healers\, beginners\, lovers of tales\, and anyone who is seeking to have a deeper sense of what it is to live in the world today. \n  \nWorkshop taught by Laura Simms\nIN-PERSON at the 1762 Hennepin space\nSaturday\, June 15\, 1:00 – 5:00 PM\nTickets $80 \n  \nInstuctor bio: Visit Laura’s website \nCalled “riveting” by the New York Times\, and “luminous” by The Soho Theater in London\, Laura Simms is an award-winning storyteller who performs\, teaches and conducts story projects worldwide. Simms combines ancient myth with her own true-life narrative\, which she has performed at venues including the Lincoln Center\, the Belfast International Theater Festival and the historic Town Hall theater in New York.  Laura is the artistic director of the Hans Christian Andersen Storytelling Series in New York’s Central Park and the founder of The Center for Engaged Storytelling.  She has received the Brimstone Award for Engaged Storytelling\, Sesame Street’s Sunny Days award for work with children worldwide\, and the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Lifetime Achievement awards.  She is author of multiple award-winning recordings and books. \n“A perennial favorite everywhere.”  – Daily News\, NY \n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/braiding-stories-laura-simms/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="American School of Storytelling":MAILTO:americanschoolofstorytelling@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T173000
DTSTAMP:20240514T033346Z
CREATED:20240514T033346Z
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SUMMARY:Intergenerational Introduction to Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:From the basics of “what is a story?” to the types of story you want to tell\, this course provides the tools for finding\, crafting and telling personal and traditional stories. It includes exercises for developing narrative plot forms\, point of view\, metaphors\, pauses and vocal dynamics in the shaping of your chosen story. Tickets: $40 online or at the door. This class is ideally suited for young adults and seniors to share a cross-cultural and multi-generational experience.  \nTaught by the Founder\, Loren Niemi\nIN-PERSON at the 1762 Hennepin space\nTuesdays\, June 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25th at 4-5:30pm\nTickets $40 \n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/intergenerational-storytelling/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T150000
DTSTAMP:20240514T033045Z
CREATED:20240417T003231Z
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SUMMARY:Rediscovering Forgotten and Unfinished Writing
DESCRIPTION:Rediscovering Forgotten and Unfinished Writing \nWhen was the last time you looked at notebooks or unfinished writing and thought “Whoa\, there is something here that I ought to expand\, revise or finish?” Diego will share hands-on techniques to help you find the gold in that discarded or neglected work.  \nOn Saturday\, May 18th at 1-3pm\, Diego Vazquez teaches an in-person two hour workshop at the 1762 Hennepin space. $20 ticket. \n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/unfinished-writing/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="American School of Storytelling":MAILTO:americanschoolofstorytelling@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T143000
DTSTAMP:20240417T003840Z
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SUMMARY:Beginnings and Endings
DESCRIPTION:The Founder\, Loren Niemi is offering a Beginnings and Endings Workshop for writers on Saturday\, May 11\, 2024 from 1:00 PM-2:30 PM at the Rum River Library 4201 6th Ave\, Anoka\, MN 55303. This workshop is free and open to the public.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/beginnings-and-endings-anoka/
LOCATION:Anoka County Rum River Library\, 4201 6th Ave\, Anoka\, MN\, 55303\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="American School of Storytelling":MAILTO:americanschoolofstorytelling@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T150000
DTSTAMP:20240418T000006Z
CREATED:20240321T012219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T000006Z
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SUMMARY:Bilingual Poetry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Whether you call it “bilingual poetry”\, “lyric code-switching”\, or “poetic translanguaging” the task is to have the meaning of a poem in one language carry over to another. This workshop will explore the why and how of that effort. \nInstructor Bio: Sarah Degner Riveros is a single mother of five children who all make messes for the sake of art and who raise urban chickens together in St. Paul\, Minnesota. She labors for social justice in the community and teaches Spanish at Augsburg University. \nWorkshop taught by Sarah Degner Riveros\nIN-PERSON at the 1762 Hennepin space\nSaturday\, April 27\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nTickets $20 \n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/bilingual-poetry/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person,Poetry
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ORGANIZER;CN="American School of Storytelling":MAILTO:americanschoolofstorytelling@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T150000
DTSTAMP:20240406T012340Z
CREATED:20240321T011843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T012340Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Narrative Poem
DESCRIPTION:Is it a Story or is it a Poem? Is there a boundary between them?\nIn this workshop\, we will consider length\, density\, and audience. And how the audience changes how a story is told.\nA poem isn’t a story\, but a narrative poem is. We will write our stories and tell them to each other\, finding and focusing on the images that make and move the story.\nThe flow of images is the river we are floating down.\nGive your story wings. \nInstructor Bio:\nScott Vetsch a long-time performer of his writing. He is a founding member of the Bosso Poetry Company\, preforming poetry in bars\, festivals and county fairs for decades. He has straddled the line between poetry and storytelling and is still not sure which side he is on. \n  \nWorkshop taught by Scott Vetsch\nIN-PERSON at the 1762 Hennepin space\nSaturday\, April 20\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nTickets $20 \n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/narrative-poem/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person,Poetry
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ORGANIZER;CN="American School of Storytelling":MAILTO:americanschoolofstorytelling@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T150000
DTSTAMP:20240406T012304Z
CREATED:20240321T011457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T012304Z
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SUMMARY:Crafting Effective Line Breaks
DESCRIPTION:If you write poetry\, how do you decide where to end line 1 and start line 2? Does it sometimes just feel right\, or do you not really think about it? \nThis workshop will show you how thoughtful line breaks can add meaning and impact to a poem. It will help you place line breaks for maximum effect. In addition to looking at line breaks\, we will experiment with diction and how the right word at the end of a line may make the difference between an ordinary line and one that makes a reader think\, “Wow.” \nThis workshop is designed for beginning to intermediate poets but is open to all. \nCome to read and talk about published poems and to work on your own poems:\n• Bring 2 poems you would like to work on during the workshop.\n• Bring writing materials\, whether you prefer paper and pen\, tablet or laptop\, or even your phone. \nInstructor Bio: Janna Knittel is from the Pacific Northwest and has lived in Minnesota since 2004. Janna’s first full-length poetry book\, Real Work (Nodin Press\, 2022) was a finalist for the 2023 Minnesota Book Awards. \nPrevious publications include the chapbook Fish & Wild Life (Finishing Line Press\, 2018) and poems in Blueline\, Breakwater Review\, Conduit\, Constellations\, Cottonwood\, North Dakota Quarterly\, Pleiades\, Whale Road Review\, and The Wild Word\, among other journals\, as well as Waters Deep: A Great Lakes Anthology (Split Rock Review\, 2018). \nJanna has taught literature and writing classes at colleges and universities in Oregon\, Kansas\, and Minnesota as well as at North Suburban Center for the Arts and currently teaches in the English Department at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and the low-residency MFA program at Augsburg University. \n  \nWorkshop taught by Janna Knittel\nIN-PERSON at the 1762 Hennepin space\nSaturday\, April 13\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nTickets $20 \n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/line-breaks/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person,Poetry
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ORGANIZER;CN="American School of Storytelling":MAILTO:americanschoolofstorytelling@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240406T150000
DTSTAMP:20240406T012009Z
CREATED:20240321T003014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T012009Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Poetry as if It Mattered
DESCRIPTION:You wrote it but how does it read when spoken? Does it flow? Does it engage an audience? This workshop looks at the tips and techniques of performing poetry rather than simply reading it\, as well as the joys and pitfalls of working with a microphone. \n  \nWorkshop taught by Loren Niemi\nIN-PERSON at the 1762 Hennepin space\nSaturday\, April 6\, 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nTickets $20 \n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/reading-poetry/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person,Poetry
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ORGANIZER;CN="American School of Storytelling":MAILTO:americanschoolofstorytelling@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T160000
DTSTAMP:20240321T022634Z
CREATED:20240321T022449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T022634Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Superior Writers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Master storyteller Loren Niemi has literally written the book on how to master plots and a story’s point of view – and we’re bringing him to Duluth on March 23 so he can share his insights with you! \nHe’ll be teaching two separate sessions\, but if you take both\, you’ll receive a discounted price. We can keep prices low thanks to a grant from the Minnesota Arts Board. \nTake one session: $35 for non-members; $25 for members \nTake both sessions: $50 for non-members; $35 for members \nGet more details on the class content and register online. Go to the events section of lakesuperiorwriters.org
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/lake-superior-writers-workshop/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T150000
DTSTAMP:20240215T020622Z
CREATED:20240113T012257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T020622Z
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SUMMARY:Wedding Toasts and Roasts
DESCRIPTION:Coming Saturday\, March 16th\, 1:00-3:00 PM  – an in-person workshop on “Wedding Toasts and Roasts” for all you who have been asked by friends and/or relatives to offer the traditional humorous / heartfelt celebratory toast at a too soon wedding. Practice structuring and delivering a speech that straddles the line between expectation and appreciation without embarrassing yourself. Cheap at $40 for the session. \n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/wedding-toasts-2024/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="American School of Storytelling":MAILTO:americanschoolofstorytelling@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T160000
DTSTAMP:20240210T232113Z
CREATED:20240210T230646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T232113Z
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SUMMARY:From Once Upon a Time to Happily Ever After: Exploring\, crafting\, and telling fairy tales
DESCRIPTION:Three in-person sessions-  Sundays March 3\, 10\, & 17. All sessions 2:00-4:00 pm in the 1762 Hennepin Ave space. $70 for the workshop\, taught by Laura Packer. \nFrom popular culture to YA lit to podcasts\, fairy tales are just about everywhere\, in books\, tv\, and film\, but they evolved as told stories\, passed from teller to teller over generations. Join storyteller and folklorist Laura Packer for a playful and meaningful exploration of fairy tales. Participants will learn the history\, meaning\, and uses of fairy tales\, how to craft one to tell\, how to fracture a fairy tale\, and more. \nTeller Bio: \nLaura Packer is an award-winning storyteller with a degree in folklore from Boston University. She has been crafting and sharing stories of all kinds\, including fairy tales\, for over 30 years. Her program “Becoming Baba Yaga” won Staff Pick in the Minnesota Fringe. Find out more about Laura at laurapacker.com \n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/fairy-tales-laura-packer/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person,Traditional
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ORGANIZER;CN="American School of Storytelling":MAILTO:americanschoolofstorytelling@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T150000
DTSTAMP:20240118T010412Z
CREATED:20231212T022912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T010412Z
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SUMMARY:“Making It Up As You Go” - Improvising Stories
DESCRIPTION:In person at the 1762 Hennepin space\, Saturday\, January 27th from 1 – 3 PM \nWhat do you do when you are not sure what the story is? You improvise! How? There is a formula that can be used to improvise a story in almost every situation. This workshop will teach you that formula and in the process do two things: first\, be FUN and second\, increase your confidence that while telling a story\, you can make up as you go. \nThis is NOT an improvisational sketch comedy class. \n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/improvising-stories/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="American School of Storytelling":MAILTO:americanschoolofstorytelling@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T150000
DTSTAMP:20231126T233339Z
CREATED:20231126T224033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T233339Z
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SUMMARY:Expand Your Story- In Person
DESCRIPTION:If you are a Moth or story slam teller\, this is a chance for you to discover the techniques and value of being able to expand your story from five to ten (or more) minutes. You will work on your chosen story with a focus on adapting it for telling beyond the slam stage. \nTaught by Loren Niemi\, the founder of the American School of Storytelling\, who has participated in over 200 slams across the country and placed first\, second or third over 75 times. \n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/expand-your-story-in-person/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="American School of Storytelling":MAILTO:americanschoolofstorytelling@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T210000
DTSTAMP:20241010T230346Z
CREATED:20230812T011230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T230346Z
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SUMMARY:Story Beads Workshop
DESCRIPTION:No matter if you are 22\, 52\, or 92\, your life stories matter. Whether they are tales of amazing accomplishments or simple accounts of ordinary events\, they will speak to the heart and soul of another because your stories are both unique and universal. Come to this introductory storytelling workshop and start to mine your precious gems. Through playful\, interactive exploration and oral sharing\, you will begin to string together the stories of your life.  \nWorkshop taught by Debra Ting \nFour in-person sessions  Tuesdays\, Nov 14\, 21\, 28 and Dec 5th. All sessions at 7:00 PM CT in the 1762 Hennepin space. $80 for the course. \n\nTo register: \n\nAdd the number of tickets you want by clicking the ‘+’ button\nClick the ‘Get Tickets’ button.
URL:https://amsstory.com/event/story-beads/
LOCATION:AMSS\, 1762 Hennepin Ave South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="American School of Storytelling":MAILTO:americanschoolofstorytelling@gmail.com
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