# Event Details - **Event Name**: ElderQueers (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling Workshop / Atelier d’écriture 2ELGBTQIA+ - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 24 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 am - **Event Description**: Welcome to Elder Queer (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling with Mary Ellen MacLean “Want to tell your story? Or a story? What story have you always wanted to tell? As Elders in the queer community, our stories are important to be shared, to be heard, and to be remembered. “ – Mary Ellen MacLean This workshop offers an opportunity to gather, deepen your community connections, and create stories with the support of each other and Mary Ellen’s guidance. The focus is on having fun, learning some new skills, and connecting with each other. This event is open to folks who have never written or told a story out loud before, as well as those who have. If you have attended one of Mary Ellen’s workshops before, you are welcome to come back and develop your storytelling skills further. Mary Ellen has over 30 years of experience creating work for the stage and collaborating with people of all ages. During this workshop, participants will meet with Mary Ellen for three hours each day to learn the basics of creating and telling their story. Stories can be serious, comic, or a blend of both. Participants are welcome to use movement, puppets, and music to tell your story your way! PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is held in English only, and is designed for people aged 50 and over who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. *** Atelier d’écriture pour les personnes aînées de la communauté 2ELGBTQIA+ : « Vous souhaitez raconter votre histoire? Ou une histoire? Quelle est cette histoire qui vous trotte dans la tête depuis un moment? En tant que personnes aînées de la communauté queer, nos histoires sont importantes et doivent être partagées et entendues pour rester dans les mémoires. » – Mary Ellen MacLean Cet atelier est l’occasion de se réunir, de renforcer vos liens avec la communauté et de créer des histoires ensemble, sous l’œil bienveillant et attentif de Mary Ellen MacLean. L’objectif est de s’amuser, d’apprendre et de fraterniser. Cet atelier s’adresse aussi bien aux néophytes qu’aux personnes plus expérimentées. Si vous avez déjà participé à un atelier de Mary Ellen MacLean, n’hésitez pas à revenir pour approfondir vos talents de narration. Elle se spécialise depuis plus de 30 ans dans la création d’œuvres scéniques et a l’habitude de travailler avec des personnes de tous âges et tous horizons. Durant cet atelier, les participantes et les participants se réuniront pendant trois heures chaque jour pour apprendre les bases de la création et de la narration. Comiques ou dramatiques, toutes les histoires sont bonnes à raconter. Vous avez même le choix du mode d’expression : mouvement, marionnettes, musique, tout est possible! NOTE : Cet atelier a lieu en anglais seulement. Il est conçu pour les 50 ans et plus qui s’identifient comme membres de la communauté 2ELGBTQIA+. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/elderqueers-2slgbtqia-storytelling-workshop-atelier-décriture-2elgbtqia/200030443579508 - **Event Categories**: workshops, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 7 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Ottawa - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1P 5W1 - **lat**: 45.42438 - **long**: -75.69465 - **full address**: 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1P 5W1 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ElderQueers (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling Workshop / Atelier d’écriture 2ELGBTQIA+ - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4d49e3d81988bc67509575b30c0de48e55fb1f259915860d9d18266af2a9a7de-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8d8b8-gmir?v=1786943504 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ElderQueers (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling Workshop / Atelier d ecriture 2ELGBTQIA+ being held? - **A:** ElderQueers (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling Workshop / Atelier d ecriture 2ELGBTQIA+ takes place on Mon, 24 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 am at 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1P 5W1. - **Q**: Who is organizing ElderQueers (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling Workshop / Atelier d ecriture 2ELGBTQIA+? - **A:** ElderQueers (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling Workshop / Atelier d ecriture 2ELGBTQIA+ is organized by National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ElderQueers (2SLGBTQIA+) Storytelling Workshop / Atelier d ecriture 2ELGBTQIA+ is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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