We all have stories to tell. This workshop, led by Lea Colvill, is an introduction to storytelling from your own lived experience. With the help of various narrative strategies, each participant will learn to craft a roughly five-minute true story — spoken or written — from their own life. To ground the workshop, we'll focus on the theme of "neighbors," very loosely defined:

• When did you need a neighbor?
• When were you a neighbor to someone else?
• What does being a neighbor mean to you?

No experience is necessary; bring some ideas, or we'll help you brainstorm. In March, we'll offer participants the opportunity to share their stories with fellow community members.

About Lea

Lea Colvill has lived in Estes Park for just over a year. Her previous home was near Yellowstone National Park. A frequent public speaker, Colvill incorporates storytelling into her work. She has taught every age group, from preschoolers to adults, on a variety of subjects. Colvill holds degrees in History, Political Science, and Education from the University of Montana - Missoula. She also holds a Master of Divinity from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. Colvill believes that stories help us create meaning, and well-told stories make us more resilient. One of her oldest possessions is a thesaurus purchased at a scholastic book fair. She lives with her husband and a large tabby cat named Digory.