Two Alumnae To Present Digital Storytelling Workshop for Community Organizations

Sue Woehrlin, M.A. Whole Systems Design ‘82 and a current AUS core faculty member in the B.A. Liberal Studies program, along with Elizabeth Burke, M.A. Whole Systems Design ‘03, are leading a workshop on digital storytelling for community organizations May 13-15.

Digital stories are personal narratives weaving together voice, images and sound into a 2-3 minute video and can be a powerful community organizing and advocacy strategy to promote a non-profit’s cause. In this workshop, twelve to fifteen multimedia novices will use accessible tools available for free on most laptops.

Lead trainers Natasha Freidus of Creative Narrations along with Burke and Woehrlin will introduce participants to story development techniques, audio recording, image manipulation and video editing. Participants will also learn how non-profits around the country are using digital stories as effective fundraising, outreach and educational tools.

Workshop will be held from 9.a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 2100 Building (2100 24th Ave South, Seattle WA 98144. Participants required to bring their own laptops. All other equipment will be provided. The cost is $400 per person with group discounts available. Registration limited to 15 people. Deadline is April 30th.

For more information or to register, please contact Rachel at 206-799-3460 or rachel@culturemine.com. Learn more about digital storytelling and see samples at www.storiesforchanage.net, www.storycenter.org and www.creativenarrations.net/gallery.

Antioch’s B.A. Liberal Studies Program is a supporting partner of this workshop.