Learn how to elicit, collect, and craft personal stories from family, neighbors, workmates, and constituents. In this four hour workshop, Hearth founder Mark Yaconelli will teach you the skills, methods, and sensibilities for gathering stories from others. Whether archiving memories from family members, collecting narratives for a particular work, or amplifying the experiences of your community–you will find this workshop practical and applicable for many settings.

Participants will also have the opportunity to work with The Hearth in our SOhumans (Southern Oregon Humans) Project–a gallery of portraits and stories of local people from Southern Oregon inspired by Humans of New York. SOhumans seeks to foster greater awareness, compassion, and appreciation for the diversity of people working on the front lines of our community.

Date & Time: June 24, 2022 1-5pm

Location: In-Person. Ashland, Oregon (Exact Location TBD)

Cost: $45 (Scholarships are available. Please email susannah@thehearthcommunity.com for inquires)

How To Register

Register by June 22, 2022 – click on REGISTER button to register and pay online using PayPal or a debit/credit card. You may also print and mail a registration form with your check for $45 payable to The Hearth, P.O. Box 441, Ashland, OR 97520.