About The Guild

Our Mission

The Mother Lode Storytelling Guild connects people and communities by inspiring storytellers of all ages and abilities, lifting unique voices in the art of storytelling, and building eager audiences across cultures and generations..

Our History

The Mother Lode Storytelling Guild was founded in 2010 by Colleen Nunn and BZ Smith. We serve Calaveras and Tuolumne counties with on-going support for people interested in the art of storytelling. We offer open telling events, workshops, house concerts, and community outreach events featuring storytelling programs for seniors, toddlers, and at-risk teens. During the COVID pandemic, the Guild has pivoted to offer an increasing array of online / virtual storytelling options, and has continued to grow and develop our organization with a future-forward outlook on increasing storytelling in the local community.