Instructor leading a storytelling class at Sydney Community College
AU$399.00
Next: Tue, 17 Feb 6:00PM (AEDT)

Storytelling Course: Write & Tell with Impact


what students are saying

🎭 Inspiring Instructor ✍️ Storytelling Skills 🚀 Confidence Boost 🤝 Supportive Community

Everybody has a story to tell. Stories captivate, entertain, and inspire — and the skill to confidently convey your story at events, work, or social gatherings is incredibly powerful. This hands-on storytelling course, led by professional storyteller and comedian John Knowles, helps you transform personal memories into riveting narratives.

Through structured sessions, explore storytelling mechanics, performance tips, stage presence, and writing techniques. Master the art of engaging your audience with authenticity, humour, and emotional impact.

Course Outline

  • Session 1: What makes an exceptional story and the power of humour and emotional truth
  • Session 2–4: Oral storytelling, concept fundamentals, and finding your narrative
  • Session 5–7: Plot construction, stagecraft, sensory details, and presenting with confidence

Schedule & Pricing

  • Next session: 17 February 2026 – 31 March 2026
  • Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Location: 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
  • Price: From $399

Details

2 hours 30 minutes

You will learn

  • Build confidence in sharing engaging personal stories
  • Apply storytelling theory to writing and performance
  • Understand stagecraft and emotional connection with audiences

You will get

  • Hands-on instruction from professional storyteller John Knowles
  • Practical tools and tips for writing and performance
  • Opportunities to practice and receive feedback throughout

Appropriate for

Beginners and anyone looking to enhance interpersonal communication or storytelling skills


Preparation

What to bring

  • Notebook and pen or a laptop/device for writing
  • Personal stories or memories to develop
  • Openness to practice and perform

What to wear

Casual


Your Teacher

Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

38 reviews

Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors

The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.

We do this by:

  • Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
  • Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
  • Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
  • Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
  • Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.

4.8 (5 reviews)
Stephen
Sep 2025
This course was great for fleshing out story ideas and how to script them with a structure for maximum impact. John is an accomplished performer who encourages everyone to participate, it was also really good to see others find their story and improve throughout the course. Thank you John.
Emma
Sep 2025
I cannot fault this course, it was exceptional... I joined the © class nervous and departed feeling confident in my ability to retell not just my "one best story", but any story I want to communicate. John was above generous with his time. energy and his own personal pool of resources...
Michael
Sep 2025
Fantastic course. John is an exceptionally talented instructor and performer. I learned a lot and encourage others who are interested in improving in the art of story telling to take this course.

Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

You’re welcome to send someone in your place.

OR

  • A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.

Terms & Conditions

At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.  

At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.

That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably.  Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:

Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

 Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued.  If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.

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