New! Live Online Workshops!

Ojai Storytelling Festival Adds Live Virtual Workshops to its Lineup

Ojai, CA –February 22, 2025– To celebrate its 30th birthday, Performances To Grow On (PTGO) and The Ojai Storytelling Festival (OSF) are thrilled to announce the addition of live online workshops facilitated by award winning storytellers. Join internationally renowned storytellers Noa Baum, Leland Faulkner, Regi Carpenter, and Paul Strickland (with more to come!) for engaging and interactive workshops that will unlock your storytelling potential. A portion of the proceeds from the courses will go to PTGO’s Birthday Fund Drive.

April 7, 14, 21, 28: "Storytelling Yes You Can!" with Noa Baum

May 6, 13, 20, 27: "From Memory to Memoir" with Regi Carpenter

June 2, 9, 16, 23: “Comedic Techniques in Storytelling” with Paul Strickland

Dates coming Soon for “Kinetic Connection” with Leland Faulkner and "How to Tell Stories to Inspire Social Change" with Sue O'Halloran.

For more information about the workshops and to purchase your tickets, visit https://www.ojaistoryfest.org/workshops or scan the QR code.

"We are so excited to offer these online workshops with such exceptional storytellers," said Kara Lakes, Ojai Storytelling Festival Director. "The classes provide an opportunity for participants to spend more time with storytellers who have given short workshops at the festival and to hone their skills with ongoing support"

The Ojai Storytelling Festival is committed to fostering an inclusive storytelling community and providing access to high-quality storytelling experiences. These online workshops extend the festival's reach, making the art of storytelling accessible to individuals around the world.

About Ojai Storytelling Festival:

The Ojai Storytelling Festival takes place annually in October celebrating the art of storytelling through performances, workshops, and community events. We are dedicated to preserving and promoting the oral tradition of storytelling and fostering a love of stories in all people and all communities.