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In-Person Workshop

June 26-28, 2026

Digital Storytelling in the beautiful rolling hills of Peterborough County, Ontario.

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Friday June 26 - Sunday June 28, 2026 10am to 5pm daily.

Tuition: $650

Special promotion: Save $50 if you register before January 31, 2026!

Tell your story

Do you have a story you want to share? Are you curious about this accessible creative process?

This 3-day digital storytelling workshop is for you!

We are excited to be partnering with Rice Lake Arts near Peterborough, Ontario for our 3-day in-person Digital Storytelling Retreat.

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Rice Lake Arts is a creative learning space where we offer workshops, retreats, community programming and other cultural events.

RLA workshops invite participants to draw inspiration from nature as they explore their creativity in a variety of visual media and performing arts.

These beautiful 5 acre grounds, sculpture garden and recently updated barn space are available for events and celebrations.

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Use this form to register!

Once you’ve filled out the form, we will send you an email within 2 business days with workshop details and payment information.

About the workshop:

In this 3-Day workshop , hosted at Rice Lake Arts, near Peterborough, Ontario, you will share a personal story about anything that is meaningful to you.

During the workshop we will guide you through the digital storytelling process, in a supportive and collaborative environment, where you will produce your own short multimedia video!

Absolutely no experience is necessary! We will teach you everything you need to know.

Who would benefit from this workshop?

  • any individual interested in telling a personal story

  • teachers and arts practitioners who would like to explore the use of digital storytelling in their classroom or artistic practice

  • professors or researchers interested in how StoryCentre Canada can support research and teaching

This workshop includes:

  • an overview of digital storytelling and our 7-step method

  • story circle for sharing and feedback

  • image creation and collection

  • video editing (software will be provided)

  • group and 1:1 support

  • story screening and celebration

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Please note that you will be responsible for:

  • a laptop (tablets do not support our editing software)

  • a smartphone to take photos and record your voice

  • lunch each day

  • your own transportation and overnight accommodation

Where is Rice Lake Arts?

The address is 855 Second Line Rd, Bailieboro, ON. It is a 15 minute drive South of Peterborough and 25 minutes North of Port Hope. We are a few kilometres East of the village of Bailieboro and 16kms from the town of Millbrook.

RLA is a 1hr40min drive from Toronto.

The road into RLA is shared and we ask that when arriving you drive slowly (max 15kms/hr). Our neighbours and the animals living on that farm will appreciate your consideration! You will know you have arrived at RLA when you see three large stone sculptures on your left.

Rice Lake Arts on Google Maps
https://maps.app.goo.gl/89PWZ66VFhPmJbjKA

Looking for overnight accommodations?

Here are some local places to stay.

*Please note that we are not affiliated with any of the hotels or short-term rentals listed here, and that this is not an exhaustive list.

Nearby accommodations include:

Wildwood Cottages

https://www.wildwoodcottageresort.com/

Southwood Cottages

https://www.southviewcottages.com/

Field Day B&B

https://www.fielddayart.com/ 

There are also several hotel and airbnb options in Peterborough (~20mins), Port Hope (~30mins) and surrounding towns.

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Not in Southern Ontario?

Let’s talk about creating a public workshop where you live!

We love to travel and have facilitators across Canada. Get in touch with us if you would be interested in having a StoryCentre Canada in-person workshop in your area.

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