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[ONLINE] Oral History Winter School January 2026 Mini-Intensive


Sunday, January 18 - Monday January 19
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST (New York)
Format: Online, via Zoom
Instructor:
Suzanne Snider

This two-day hands-on workshop––open to all––is based on our popular 10-day intensive, covering oral history theory, method and practice. Over the course of the two-day workshop, we'll address interview techniques, recording tutorials, ethics, memory, annotation and experimental outcomes. Come all ye documentarians, journalists, artists, media-makers, educators and those looking to learn new things in good company. No experience necessary. 

The workshop is sequential, and the second day builds upon the first. Please plan to be in attendance for the entirety of the two day workshop. Mindful of the potential physical burden of online learning for many, we plan our instructional days to include multiple interactive sessions and frequent breaks. 

Tuition covers instruction, e-reader, OHSS workbook and other forms/resources, plus access to alumni newsletter/network and reduced fees for private consultation. 

After payment is made, you will receive a registration link that helps us understand your goals and interests.

Tuition/Fee Structure

Standard/Institutional: $900 [Unlimited, up to workshop cap]
For learners whose organization, university, or employer is paying their tuition. We ask those with institutional support to pay a slightly higher tuition to help us offer more subsidized spaces throughout the year.

Institutional Registration

Independent: $650 [Unlimited, up to workshop cap]
For learners who are freelancers, independent scholars and/or employed full-time but do not have institutional support or professional development funds to cover the workshop.

Independent Registration

Hand-Up: $400 [Limited Spaces]
These spaces are reserved as part of an equity initiative to support more BIPOC and voices at the table and in the field. If you are eligible based on these criteria and cannot attend at the standard tuition rate, please select this option.

Hand-Up Registration

Fellowship: $0

Fellowship Application

Note: Due to small class size, OHSS is unable to provide refunds. Tuition is non-refundable or transferable for withdrawal or cancellation.