THE WRITING ROOM (Wednesdays)
Mar
4
to Apr 8

THE WRITING ROOM (Wednesdays)

OUR FAVORITE CLASS RETURNS!

ONLINE. Led by a rotation of fantastic instructors, The Writing Room features six vibrant weeks of personal narrative nonfiction writing and storytelling. Our most popular class!

The Writing Room has been running for five years straight, with new material offered each time and several repeat customers! This inclusive, fun, and productive class is for anyone looking to become a better writer or storyteller.

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THE WRITING ROOM (Fridays)
Mar
6
to Apr 10

THE WRITING ROOM (Fridays)

OUR FAVORITE CLASS RETURNS!

ONLINE. Led by a rotation of fantastic instructors, The Writing Room features six vibrant weeks of personal narrative nonfiction writing and storytelling.

The Writing Room has been running for five years straight, with new material offered each time and several repeat customers! This inclusive, fun, and productive class is for anyone looking to become a better writer or storyteller.

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Storytelling Journey
May
11
to Jun 15

Storytelling Journey

Come learn everything you need to continue on a transformative storytelling journey. Even if you’ve already taken classes at Oil Lamp or elsewhere, this offering will help strengthen your abilities through regular practice, personalized feedback, and fun activities. We'll advance the basics and elevate comprehension with more challenging games and class materials.

Throughout this journey with storytelling, you'll receive expert instruction and specific guidance on crafting full stories. The class will explore other forms of storytelling and borrow story building concepts from screenwriters and playwrights. Anyone may join, even without prior experience; everyone will leave as a more confident, skilled storyteller. Get ready to acquire an exciting new skill in a fun, warm, and welcoming environment!

**There will be no class on Monday, May 25. (Memorial Day)**

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Story Lab Sunday
May
17
to Aug 9

Story Lab Sunday

In this monthly workshop, storytelling students will acquire detailed personal feedback and a deeper dive on storytelling structure and skill development while learning all about presentation. Everyone will have the chance to bring in a story-in-progress or work on crafting a story on the spot with caring guidance and expert feedback. 

DATES:

May 17, 3-6pm
June 14, 3-6pm
July 19, 3-6pm
August 9, 3-6pm

This class is for those who are hoping to perform their stories in a live lit or public setting, or simply to develop mastery in telling true, personal stories.

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Storytelling For Everyone
Feb
26
6:00 PM18:00

Storytelling For Everyone

IN PERSON. Join Steph Rogers on Thursday nights in Glenview, IL for an interactive storytelling class! We’ll learn useful skills for all of your storytelling applications. Steph’s approach is engaging and fun, and the class focuses on crafting true, personal narratives told in the first person. Techniques can be applied to work or personal scenarios.

There will be a class showcase on Friday, March 27th at 7pm at Oil Lamp Theater.

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Advanced Storytelling
Feb
8
4:00 PM16:00

Advanced Storytelling

IN PERSON. Join Steph Rogers of Story Jam for a six-week high-energy storytelling intensive made for those who are serious about upping their game either for the stage or the page!

There will be a class showcase on Friday, March 27th at 7pm at Oil Lamp Theater.
No class Feb 22nd.

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Create a Collection
Nov
9
12:00 PM12:00

Create a Collection

ONLINE.

You are a writer. You may not realize that you have stories to share with the world! Stories that will touch people and affect lives.

In this afternoon workshop, we will discuss how those stories are connected and how you can create your own collection of true, personal narratives. Author and Harvard grad Catharine Murray of Portland, Maine will walk you through effective steps and prompts to help you build a collection!

Catharine will use specific prompts and lessons on technique as an entry point to the crafting process. Whether you're starting on a blank page, or you have several stories written, this workshop will help you find structure and vision for your collection.

This workshop will benefit: new or veteran writers; storytellers; solo show artists; and those looking to develop a new skill.

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THE WRITING ROOM (Fridays)
Nov
7
1:00 PM13:00

THE WRITING ROOM (Fridays)

OUR FAVORITE CLASS RETURNS!

ONLINE. Led by a rotation of fantastic instructors, The Writing Room features six vibrant weeks of personal narrative nonfiction writing and storytelling.

The Writing Room has been running for five years straight, with new material offered each time and many repeat customers! This inclusive, fun, and productive class is for anyone looking to become a better writer or storyteller.

No class the week of Thanksgiving.

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THE WRITING ROOM (Wednesdays)
Nov
5
1:00 PM13:00

THE WRITING ROOM (Wednesdays)

OUR FAVORITE CLASS RETURNS!

ONLINE. Led by a rotation of fantastic instructors, The Writing Room features six vibrant weeks of personal narrative nonfiction writing and storytelling. Our most popular class!

The Writing Room has been running for five years straight, with new material offered each time and many repeat customers! This inclusive, fun, and productive class is for anyone looking to become a better writer or storyteller.

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THE WRITING ROOM (Fridays)
Sep
26
to Oct 30

THE WRITING ROOM (Fridays)

OUR FAVORITE CLASS RETURNS!

ONLINE. Led by a rotation of fantastic instructors, The Writing Room features six vibrant weeks of personal narrative nonfiction writing and storytelling. Join us for first session back after summer break!

The Writing Room has been running for five years straight, with new material offered each time and many repeat customers! This inclusive, fun, and productive class is for anyone looking to become a better writer or storyteller.

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THE WRITING ROOM (Wednesdays)
Sep
24
to Oct 29

THE WRITING ROOM (Wednesdays)

OUR FAVORITE CLASS RETURNS!

ONLINE. Led by a rotation of fantastic instructors, The Writing Room features six vibrant weeks of personal narrative nonfiction writing and storytelling. Join us for first session back after summer break!

The Writing Room has been running for five years straight, with new material offered each time and many repeat customers! This inclusive, fun, and productive class is for anyone looking to become a better writer or storyteller.

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Storytelling For Everyone
Sep
8
to Oct 12

Storytelling For Everyone

IN PERSON. Join Steph Rogers for an interactive storytelling class to learn useful skills for many story applications. Steph’s approach is engaging and fun, and the class focuses on crafting true, personal narratives told in the first person. Techniques can be applied to work or personal scenarios.

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THE WRITING ROOM (Friday
May
9
to May 30

THE WRITING ROOM (Friday

OUR FAVORITE CLASS RETURNS!

Led by a rotation of fantastic instructors, The Writing Room features six vibrant weeks of personal narrative nonfiction writing and storytelling. Join us for our last session of the season before we take a summer break!

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THE WRITING ROOM (Wednesdays)
May
7
to May 28

THE WRITING ROOM (Wednesdays)

OUR FAVORITE CLASS RETURNS!

Led by a rotation of fantastic instructors, The Writing Room features six vibrant weeks of personal narrative nonfiction writing and storytelling. Join us for our last session of the season before we take a summer break!

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STORY PERFORMANCE
May
5
6:00 PM18:00

STORY PERFORMANCE

Perfect for educators, speakers, performers, sales reps, or anyone stepping into the spotlight, this class will help you enhance your own innate public speaking style and connect with your audience.

We'll use personal narrative storytelling as a tool to practice performance for four weeks, culminating in a student performance for the public on June 8th at 7pm at Oil Lamp Theater.

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STORYTELLING BASICS
Apr
27
2:00 PM14:00

STORYTELLING BASICS

Join Story Jam’s Stephanie Rogers as she inspires us with storytelling games and lessons on how to craft a great true story. Learn basic techniques for business meetings, story slams, or personal use. This workshop will be fun, informative, intimate, and helpful for anyone who wants to begin their journey in storytelling!

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THE WRITING ROOM
Feb
7
to Mar 14

THE WRITING ROOM

OUR FAVORITE CLASS RETURNS!

Led by a rotation of fantastic instructors, The Writing Room features six vibrant weeks of personal narrative nonfiction writing and storytelling.

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THE WRITING ROOM
Feb
5
to Mar 12

THE WRITING ROOM

OUR FAVORITE CLASS RETURNS!

Led by a rotation of fantastic instructors, The Writing Room features six weeks of personal narrative nonfiction writing and storytelling.

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THE WRITING ROOM
Aug
16
to Sep 18

THE WRITING ROOM

OUR FAVORITE CLASS RETURNS!

The Writing Room features six vibrant weeks of personal narrative nonfiction writing and storytelling, led by a rotation of fantastic instructors.

Each week, participants receive creative prompts, writing time, feedback, and a focused lesson on some aspect of writing and story craft.

There is also a Friday section.

THIS CLASS BEST SERVES: Writers; aspiring writers; storytellers; aspiring storytellers; anyone who’d like to work on personal narratives and develop skills in a warm, challenging environment; those who’d enjoy a strong college or graduate-level memoir or nonfiction writing class.

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THE WRITING ROOM
Aug
14
to Sep 18

THE WRITING ROOM

OUR FAVORITE CLASS RETURNS!

The Writing Room features six vibrant weeks of personal narrative nonfiction writing and storytelling, led by a rotation of fantastic instructors.

Each week, participants receive creative prompts, writing time, feedback, and a focused lesson on some aspect of writing and story craft.

There is also a Friday section.

THIS CLASS BEST SERVES: Writers; aspiring writers; storytellers; aspiring storytellers; anyone who’d like to work on personal narratives and develop skills in a warm, challenging environment; those who’d enjoy a strong college or graduate-level memoir or nonfiction writing class.

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CLAY ON THE WHEEL
Jul
11
3:00 PM15:00

CLAY ON THE WHEEL

Join the delightfully brilliant Bryan Kett for four amazing hours of crafting and creating true, personal stories in the style of “The Moth.” Bryan is a Moth slam and grand slam champion who has designed his own method for storytelling success. This is a rare and special workshop!

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