What are altered books? In the words of artist Carol Owen ‘I'm often asked to describe altered books to people who are unfamiliar with them. I try to explain it this way: I start with an old, unloved book and transform it with paint, photos, and other embellishments. The end result is a book that has become a work of art, with pockets, niches, and secret compartments, enticing the viewer to keep turning pages.’ Sign up for 1 or both sessions!
In this workshop you will learn to make illuminated sculpture out of aluminum roof flashing and LED lights, just like artist Davida Cook did for her January exhibit in the Galletly Gallery. Remember these pieces? Bring your sense of humor and help make a NHS ARTS sculpture!
In this workshop you will learn the antique photographic printing technique called cyanotype. But rather than print on paper, in this workshop you will learn how to print on silk or muslin scarves. The result will be a gorgeous and wearable work of art.
Some of the best parts of action movies are when two characters battle it out in a fight scene. But have you ever wondered how these scenes are made? Although we aren't professional stunt people, we can learn the principles of film fight choreography to create safe, but epic, fight scenes. This workshop will focus on choreographing, filming, and editing fight scenes. We will also create realistic sound effects using the same techniques professional Foley artists employ. Come and make your fight scene with us!
Join Mr. Johnny Buck by the pond and learn to cast using a fly rod. Bring your patience and a desire to learn this life skill. You do not need to have a fly rod to participate in this workshop. Please bring your hat and glasses!
Originally, these colorful bands were invented by Indians in Central and South America. According to tradition, you tie a bracelet onto the wrist of a friend who may wish for something at that moment. The bracelet should be worn until it is totally worn out and falls off by itself, at which moment the wish is supposed to come true.
Come learn how to slap, punch, kick, and drag each other across the stage in ways that will leave your audience speechless! In this workshop you will learn techniques on how to execute and perform stage combat safely. By the end of the session, you will have learned a fight that can be performed with two people or maybe even a whole group! No prior experience is necessary, and participants should come ready to move and dressed in clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
Henna was originally used as a form of decoration, mainly for brides. Traditional Mehndi (henna) designs draw the sun on the palm, which in this context represents the mind. Mehndi decorations became fashionable in our part of the world in the late 1990s, and they are sometimes called henna tattoos. Henna is typically applied during special occasions like weddings and Hindu festivals. Designs are usually drawn on the palms of the hands and feet, because the henna colorant shows up best there.
Learn to knit your own infinity loop scarf! While you probably won't finish your scarf within the workshop, you will have the knitting needles, yarn, and have most of the scarf completed.
Come learn to make jewelry that you can wear proudly! No experience required, just an interest and willingness to play around. At the end of the session, you will have a necklace, bracelet and pair of earrings to wear home. (If you prefer, you can make two of one thing and skip another). Learn stringing and basic wire techniques. If you already have special beads or other items that you think would make good jewelry, bring them with you!
In this workshop you will create your own mandala.
Bring Marionette characters to life with the pull and tug of strings! Participants in this workshop will learn the art form of Marionette theatre and perform an original production. The art of Puppetry is a long established performing art from all over the world with the tradition of using Marionettes well established in Central Europe and the Czech Republic.
Take this workshop to learn the basics of singing contemporary commercial music. Amanda Munton will provide
basic techniques to singers wanting to excel in pop, rock, music theatre and
many other musical genres. Participants will learn more about belting,
expanding your range, and sounding authentic in different styles. Show up
ready to sing and with questions!
Led by Meredith Brown
In this workshop, participants will listen to well-crafted
songs by recent and timely artists to distinguish the different characteristics
that make them successful. Equal time is given to examples of great lyrics,
melodies, harmonic motion, rhythm, and production. Everyone will have an opportunity
to combine those elements in a song of their own, and perhaps leave their mark
on pop culture.
In this workshop, participants will discuss the different
techniques of amplifying sound for the sake of performance. Ever wonder how
they get The Lumineers to sound so good at live shows? How they got Cold Play’s
last album to sound so cool? This Arts Day learn the techniques that engineers
use to get authentic and creative sounds from instruments and singers.
Love dancing? Want to expand your skills? Swing dancing is fun, upbeat and perfect if you want to impress people.
Calling all Hippies! You know who you are. Learn how to tie dye clothing to make retro tee shirts or simply tie dye Buddhist prayer flags. For those more experienced tie dyers, we will be challenging you to more intricate designs such as tie dying a heart design or a smiley face on your shirt. Please bring several clean white tee shirts (or other interesting pieces of white clothing) and wear clothing that you will not mind getting some stains on.
Play with flowing color in this versatile, water-based media. Learn painting techniques such as wet-in-wet, dry-brush, layering, and washes. Play with a variety of media including yupo and both hot and cold press papers. Discover the potential of water color from a master painter.
In this workshop you will create (and then get to keep!) a beautiful wooden cutting board. You will choose your wood; then cut, sand, and oil your board. Learn about safety, creativity, and the proper use of power tools. You will be proud of what you can make with your own hands!
Since the dawn of the 20th century when man first took to flight, airplanes have fascinated humankind and have played a pivotal role in history. In WWII the British Airforce put a stop to Hitler's advance through the bravery displayed by pilots in the Battle of Britain. In this workshop we will build and paint model airplanes from the WWII and Cold War Eras. No experience with model airplanes is necessary; we'll all learn together on these beginner models!