~Mission Statement~
Continuing in the traditional art of storytelling and arts education through out the Greater Grand Rapids area.
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Stories ~ Storytelling
Story Spinners of Grand Rapids
• Retelling traditional folk tales

• Crafting original, family or historical tales

• Collecting personal stories

• Storytelling arts education and coaching

• Even the art of telling those taller than tall tales – yikes, I am in trouble now BUT . . . REALLY . . . !
• Put down your books

• Turn off your screens

• Shut down your cell phones

• And for heaven’s sakes – no literary memorization please!!!!!!!!!!!

Join Story Spinners of Grand Rapids in “seeing what people are hearing” as storytellers hone and grow their captivating tales while enhansing their storytelling skills.

Stories, a foundation of every nation, culture and community since the beginning of time, the unifying voice that unites comforts, defines and touches the hearts and souls of our humanity.

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Learn the art of knowing your story

Gain confidence in utilizing the power of story

Learn to trust your knowledge of story and its rich imagery in delivering clear and engaging stories.

Unite with Delighted Listeners and share the excitement of how person to person, non-verbal communication, and listeners appreciations work together as you and your stories take on new forms in their richness’s, effectiveness and clarity.

Invite listeners to join you in a guided tour of image filled stories, uniting, exciting, delighting, and touching the hearts of people around you, as they join you crouching by the water cooler, hanging off a cliff, or sitting around Grandma’s kitchen table . . .

When I interact with the images of the story , it takes my mind for a trip!

Tom Harpen - Retired