Gualala Arts Promoting public interest and participation in the arts since 1961
Gualala Arts is thrilled to present Stories Old and New: A Path to Healing and Resilience a new workshop with instructor Noa Baum on Thursday, July 3 from 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Humans have shared stories for centuries, forging connections and strengthening resilience. When personal narratives intertwine with traditional tales, they unlock deeper wisdom and reinforce a sense of belonging.
In this interactive workshop, storyteller Noa Baum guides participants through the intersection of storytelling and healing arts. Through engaging exercises, attendees will explore:
- How to share traditional stories and uncover personal meaning in timeless themes.
- The universal elements within personal narratives.
- A creative, non-threatening approach to interpreting traditional tales for insight and transformation.
Stories Old and New – A Path to Healing and Resilience is an immersive workshop, designed to foster connection, confidence, and communication. Baum’s dynamic approach benefits educators, librarians, program directors, and clergy seeking to use storytelling as a tool for engagement and community-building.
Tuition: $65 for Gualala Arts members; $95 for nonmembers. Registration: Sign up at GualalaArts.org or at the Gualala Arts front desk.
Students should bring a pen and paper or whatever writing materials they are comfortable with.
About Noa Baum
The Washington Post praises Noa Baum for “spreading cultural truths that eclipse geopolitical boundaries.” Raised in Jerusalem, Baum is an internationally acclaimed storyteller, author, and coach. Her work combines performance and workshops that use narrative to foster understanding and compassion.
Trained in theater at Tel Aviv University and with Uta Hagen, Baum earned her MFA in Educational Theater from New York University. Since 1982, she has performed and led workshops internationally, with appearances at The Kennedy Center, Stanford University, the National Storytelling Festival, and The Smithsonian Institute.
Baum’s memoir, A Land Twice Promised: An Israeli Woman’s Quest for Peace, won the Anne Izard Storytellers’ Choice Award. Her children’s book, How the Birds Became Friends, received a Storytelling World Honor.