Your Story Coach is available for coaching, classes and workshops in the Tucson, Oro Valley, and Marana communities. Classes and workshops are best in groups of 5 - 10 people. Contact for pricing.
Heritage Highlands at Dove Mountain
Photo Scanning Basics
9:00 – 10:00, November 8
Catalina II Room, $35 pp
Whether you want to copy vintage family photos or create a digital archive, scanning is the first step in preserving your photos and documents for years to come.
In this workshop, you’ll learn—
· How to choose the right resolution
· How to choose the right file format
· How to get the best image for different uses
· How to archive your scanned images
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Writing Your Life in Small Bites I
9:00 – 10:30am, December 5, 7, 12 & 14
Catalina II Room, $50 pp
If writing your life story seems too overwhelming, try “writing in small bites” with Your Story Coach. By writing one or two-page stories from your life, a picture of your life will begin to emerge. Before you know it, the small bites will add up to a full meal and you’ll have stacks of stories to share with friends and family.
We’ll cover four inspiring topics: Timelines, Lists & Maps, Sense Memory, and Photos & Memory.
Come join this 4-session writing class and see how fun—and easy—it can be to share your stories.
Writing Your Life in Small Bites II
9:00 – 10:30am, January 9, 11, 16 & 18
Catalina II Room, $50 pp
If you enjoyed Writing Your Life in Small Bites I, you’ll find even more inspiration from this class. We continue writing one or two-page stories from your life, but will explore different topics, including: Voice & Style, Memorabilia, Cast of Characters, and New Perspectives
Writing Your Life in Small Bites I is not a prerequisite; you can take the classes in any order you wish.
Come join this 4-session writing class and see how fun—and easy—it can be to share your stories.
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Honoring Your Heirlooms
10:00 – 11:00am, February 13th
Catalina I Room, $35 pp
Objects handed down from generation to generation are more precious to us if we know the stories behind them. Who was the original owner and what do we know about her? Which of my possessions will I pass along and what stories can I tell about them?
In this workshop, you’ll learn—
· Ways to infuse your heirlooms with meaning
· How to find the history behind your heirlooms
· How to catalog your heirlooms and collections
Preserving Your Photos
10:00 – 11:00am, March 6th
Catalina II Room, $35 pp
Family photos are among our most valued possessions and we want to make sure they last for generations to come.
In this workshop, you’ll discover—
· What makes photos deteriorate
· How to safely archive your prints
· Which archival products are best
