You Don’t Have to be an Artist Art Class
Come learn to steal like an artist! Feel how therapeutic art can be. Any level is welcome to join the fun. We’ll cover using alcohol markers, watercolor pencils, lettering and how to enhance your art using other mediums (e.g. acrylics, gel pens, etc.). We’ll also be trying different stylized approaches such as Zen tangling and scribble art, We’ll also talk about, and try our hand art journaling! For those who don’t have art supplies, we will provide recommendations and links to purchase your own, or we may put together an art supply kit which will include everything that you will need for purchase at the event. Stay tuned on that. Here are some examples of the above items:
Materials to bring – paper, alcohol markers, black liner pens, colored pencils, gel pens, Modge Podge spray, pencil, eraser (see below for links to supplies)
Curriculum: pick one for four days, or pick four – something different each day:
- All about alcohol markers – how to blend, how to purchase, how to refill, how to layer, etc
- Zentangling , lettering – Could do a pair of shoes . . . bring your own white canvas shoes
- Art Journaling
Music and Dance Improv Jam!
Led by Sam Stone with musicians (Aft Specialty Workshop) It’s time to come together and celebrate the beautiful partnership that is movement and music. Sam Stone will guide a short movement warm up before participants float between dancing and playing music in this open scored improvisational session. Prompt will be offered, playful approaches are encouraged! All are welcome.
Intermediate Contra Partner Play
(an afternoon specialty workshop) with Zane Potorti. Come explore how to have even more fun contra dancing! In this workshop we will focus on performing intricate flourishes, building rapport with partners, and making dances playful. Moderate experience with contra, or contra basics with moderate experience partner dancing, recommended.
Contra Dance Basics
Leading the Contra Basics workshop will be Warren Doyle. Warren has over 50 years of experience as an educator, contra dancer, dance instructor/caller and dance event organizer. He is the Founder and Co-Director (with Terry) of the Appalachian Folk School. To help maintain, and improve, an individual’s overall dancing skill level by discussing, and demonstrating:
- Importance of listening, timing and grace (gentle strength) in dancing
- Barriers common to smooth and joyful movement
- Challenges of creative, individual movement within the collective structureReasons why people contra dance
- Contra dance history
The class/workshop will be relaxed but meaningful with a healthy balance of discussion and dancing. Not only are beginners welcome, but also experienced dancers who wish for more in-depth training in the art of contra dance.
Participants are encouraged to attend the entire four sessions, which will be taught sequentially.
Adults and children (over 10 y.o.) are welcome!