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Everybody has a story to tell — stories that captivate, entertain and motivate. This practical storytelling course teaches you how to craft and perform true stories with confidence and impact. Whether it’s for a social gathering, job interview, performance or business setting, you'll learn how to shape and deliver a compelling narrative.
Led by professional storyteller and comedian John Knowles, you'll explore the mechanics of spoken storytelling. Through fun, supportive sessions, you'll find your story, script it, and refine your delivery using proven stagecraft techniques.
The course covers key storytelling elements such as tone, character, humour, and structure while helping you build confidence and connect authentically with your audience.
Course Outline
- Session 1: Understand oral storytelling and its emotional power.
- Session 2: Learn from admired storytellers and share your own mini story.
- Session 3: Learn critical story elements: setting, hook, character, and stakes.
- Session 4: Discover story-worthy life moments and match them to your audience.
- Session 5: Master narrative arc, structure, and key plot points.
- Session 6: Enhance performance with role play, emotional triggers and storytelling finesse.
- Session 7: Finalise your story and practice stage performance using voice and movement.
Schedule & Pricing
- Dates: Feb 17 – Mar 31, 2026 (Tuesdays)
- Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
- Venue: Rozelle Campus, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
- Fee: $399
You will learn
- Craft and structure compelling personal stories
- Use stagecraft and delivery to engage audiences
- Apply storytelling as a communication tool in various settings
You will get
- Step-by-step guidance from an experienced storyteller
- Writing tips and performance techniques
- Supportive environment to practice and develop stories
Appropriate for
Beginners and individuals looking to improve communication, storytelling or presentation skills for personal or professional development.
What to bring
- Notebook and pen or digital device for writing
- Personal story ideas or memorable experiences
- An open and creative mindset
What to wear
Casual
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney 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.
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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