KEYNOTES, LITERARY EVENTS & MORE

Lana is a master storyteller for all ages! Scroll to learn more.

Lana offers keynote presentations, author visits, workshops and professional development sessions that promote inclusive, cross-curricular learning as well as community awareness. Project details are determined in coordination with the school or client to best suit their unique needs. Past explorations include life cycles, defining community, sky science, Alberta’s regions, immigrant history, democracy, cross cultural study, alternative energy exploration (solar and wind) and animal perspectives. Fees are based on the number of students/classes, geographic location of the venue and booking date.

Lana empowers audiences through self-discovery.

VOICE. BODY.

IMAGINATION.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS

Invite Lana to share tale or two at your next conference, retreat or public event.

Through her captivating storytelling, Lana weaves together insightful messages that inspire and enlighten. With a dynamic and personable approach, Lana delivers an unforgettable experience that leaves attendees (of all ages!) engaged and motivated.

Keynotes

LITERARY READINGS

Lana is excited to visit your school and share her journey as a successful author.

Lana engages students with captivating excerpts from her original stories, offering a glimpse into the world of creative writing. Alongside readings, Lana leads interactive, hands-on activities designed to inspire and nurture future storytellers.

“I like the different symbols on the hula hoops that we picked for our story.

It was fun using the hula hoops as shields.”

“I like the different symbols on the hula hoops that we picked for our story.

It was fun using the hula hoops as shields.”

~Student Participant

Readings

“Lana inspires children to come out of their comfort zone and showcase talents they didn’t know they had."

~Educator

WORKSHOPS

Lana's workshops engage children grade levels 1 to 6 in the creation of collaborative, student driven stories.

Stories are curriculum-centred with clear structure and purpose, using full body discoveries including hoops, cloth, mask and shields. Working closely with teachers and administrators, integrated program planning allows Lana to develop workshops that suit the needs of each school's development goals.

CREATIVE LEARNING FOR

EDUCATORS

Lana helps you connect with your class.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Learn by doing... the perfect opportunity for educators! Experience for yourself what Lana has to offer, including broadening your vocabulary and heightening your awareness of the benefits of storytelling—for you and your curriculum. Register for a half or full day exploration of storypathing.

STORIES THAT HEAL

Join Lana on a healing journey using compassion, humour and metaphor to achieve wellness. For this group workshop, Lana engages adults and special interest groups to explore the connections between healing and the creative process. Be prepared to share and create, using story boxes filled with tactile objects and tender hand gestures that soothe souls and celebrate the gift of memories.

Educator

Work with Lana to tell YOUR story.

WE ARE ALL

STORYTELLERS

Workshops

PD for Adults

PERFORMANCES

Experience a glimpse into the ancient art of storytelling!

Lana loves intimate gatherings (under 200) to model the power of story structure and, where appropriate, teach the curriculum connection behind her inspiration. Original creation is key to this highly theatrical experience... offering a glimpse into the old way where the teller becomes all of the characters as the story unfolds.

Simple, effective and always transformative, Lana welcomes opportunities for all-age performances, presentations and collaborations that will entertain and inspire.

Please email Lana to discuss an opportunity.

“Ms. Skauge is a skilled

and creative writer whose words weave a magical spell over children and adults alike. Her modern day fables are pearls of wisdom imbued with compassion, insight, and humour."