Everyone has a story to tell! Learn how to craft and perform 5 minute true personal stories in this workshop, like the Moth or the Monti. This

8-hour workshop over 2 Saturdays is for anyone 18+ who loves telling stories, who wants to be more comfortable speaking in front of an
audience, or who wants to dip their toes into the storytelling world. All levels are welcomed, especially beginners. This class is in collaboration with Story Connection.

Workshop participants will have a chance to be invited to perform in a Mill Town Yarns Story Jam in front of a live audience.

For the $80 enrollment fee, that means you're only paying $10 an hour!  What a deal to learn from one of the best and share an experience with other eager students!

Instructor bio: Hope Wilder tells riveting personal narratives and teaches the craft of true storytelling from personal experience to teens and adults in Durham, NC. She teaches classes and host open mics in collaboration with Story Connection. Coming from a strong educational background, she has over 17 years of teaching experience.

As a storyteller, she has been featured on a podcast, won a Monti story slam, and participated in the 2025 Monti Grand Slam. She will be a featured teller at the 2026 Women’sStorytelling Festival.