Workshops

Jackson District Library - 244 W. Michigan Ave. (enter on Pearl St.)

The cost for each workshop is $25. A box lunch is included for everyone attending both sessions.

Seating is limited and pre-registration is strongly suggested.

Text Box: Workshop Registration Please print this page, complete this registration form and mail it with your check to: Jackson Storyfest, PO Box 1839, Jackson, MI 49204 (517) 499-2290 Name_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State & Zip Code__________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone___________________________________________ Email address:______________________________________ I have enclosed my check for: ___ $25 for the 8:45 Session with Dovie Thomason ___ $25 for the 11:30 Session with Willy Claflin ___ $50 for both sessions (box lunch included)

For more information email us at: info@jacksonstoryfest.org

This workshop teaches the art of parody. For example – you’ll begin with a group exercise which fractures Little Red Riding Hood. By changing the elements of her name, you’ll develop a NEW character like Tiny Aqua Skipping Socks. Then, using Little Red Riding Hood as the story line, you’ll wind up with a brand new original parody of the classic folk tale. Then you’ll move on to fracturing other tales.

Please join Willy for this fun filled workshop.

Willy Claflin 11:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Gargantuan Turquoise Stomping Boots

Fracturing Folk and Fairy Tales

No hand-outs…No “master critique” sessions…No warm-ups…

No “tips”…No gurus…

We are ALL filled with stories; they make us WHO we are and determine HOW we are in our world. During this resurgence, or “renaissance”, of this most ancient of social art forms, this is a chance to come together with our unique voices and perspectives to look at the Big Questions: WHY do we want to tell stories to others? And WHICH stories? Join us; this is a place where your voice WILL BE HEARD!

Dovie Thomason 8:45 - 10:45 a.m.

Don’t ask Me “How?”

Let’s Talk about “Why?”