If you would like to attend a workshop and want to confirm in advance, simply email us through the Contact page on this site and someone will respond with details. Essentially, spots in workshops can be reserved through email. This spot will be held until 15 minutes prior to the start of the workshop, after which point the spot will be opened up on a first come first served basis.  Note that workshop capacities vary, though generally most will be limited to 12-15 participants.

WORKSHOP VENUE ADDRESSES:

Wakefest Hive    721 Riverside Drive

Cafe Molo           1 Valley Dr. (corner of Riverside) *workshops upstairs

Kaffe 1870         715 Riverside Dr.

Wakefield United Church   739 Riverside Dr.

Cafe Laboudi     745 Riverside Dr. * workshops upstairs

Le Hibou            757  Riverside Dr.

Wakefield Farmers Market   beside 817 Riverside Dr. corner of Legion Rd.

COLLECTIVE CREATION FOR THEATRE/PERFORMANCE with Kim Collier  9:30pm – 12:30pm Cafe Molo   $30

Collective Creation is a alternative to traditional playwriting in building a piece of theatre. Often this kind of play building explodes with creativity from the collective experience in which one idea from one person stimulates another, which stimulates another. When you create in a group you have the option to work on your feet, build images and work in a way that allows the physical body, images and the written word to be part of the writing process.  But working together to build a play can be incredibly challenging work. This workshop will offer ideas about how to move through a creative process collectively and build on your collective strengths. We will explore ways to generate material and refine material. If all goes well, we will build a tiny show in one hour flat.

As a participant you should bring:

- a newspaper headline.

- a personal item (prop) invested with meaning

- a photograph or image from a magazine that you find intriguing

- a line or two of poetry, if you want.

PAPER LANTERN MAKING with LUMIERE LANTERN FESTIVAL   10:00am  Wakefield Farmer’s Market – by donation

Lighten up by coming out and creating your own paper lantern.

HULA HOOPING with Sophie Latreille of Mini Cirque  11:00am Wakefield Farmer’s Market – by donation

Twirling hoops around all parts of her body, Sophie will guide participants in fusing circus skill and urban dance.

MULTIMEDIA MAQUETTE with Hannah Ranger and Denis Tremblay   1:00pm – 2:30pm  Wakefest Hive

Artists Hannah Ranger (Felt Mistress) and Denis Tremblay (Boisserie La Riviere) are working on a maquette loosely based on our community … a small model in three dimensions, it is both a sculptural and an architectural project and labour of heart and soul. The public, residents and all those passing through are welcome to contribute ideas and get their hands dirty to create this piece! It will eventually be on display at the future Wakefield Community Centre now under construction (due to be finalized in September 2011).

THE RHYTHM OF THE FILM AS AN ART OF MOVEMENT with Michael John Dubue  1:30pm – 3:00pm   Cafe Molo  $15

Mike Dubue discusses his process to composing music for picture in pre-production and post-production.

OPENING UP TO SOUND AND IDEAS with Kellylee Evans   1:30pm – 3:00pm  Wakefield United Church  $20

Explore your inner and outer voice with singer/songwriter Kellylee Evans. She will introduce you to exercises that allow you to open up to making new and interesting vocalizations, and that help your own music emerge.

ANIMATION with Animanumition (Thea Pratt and Louisa Sage)  2:00pm – 3:30pm  Cafe Laboudi  $15

In this workshop participants will learn about – and experiment with – various animation techniques, including stop-motion animation, pixilation (animation of the human body), drawn animation and direct on-film techniques.  The course will also offer insight into many other elements of animated film, including creating background artwork and characters, and shooting the animation on camera.

SERIOUS CLOWNING with Aron DeCasmaker  3:30pm – 5:30pm  Cafe Molo – $20

“The way in which the clown plays is very special. He uses not only his normal virtuosity as an actor, but also the frequent appearance of a playmate: the flop. In my school, we call him Mr Flop, because we treat him with a hell of a lot of respect. Mr Flop says to the clown: ‘Salvage what you can.’ So the clown lets the audience see the great delight of a child who wants to stay on the stage, and who lets out a very special yell. We still love him. He has saved the show.” - Philippe Gaulier

A quickie clown workshop for all!. Come and get some fun tools for both playing and creation! Flex your muscles (acting and other) as we explore the flop, the pleasure of play and games and the joy of being ridiculous! Rooted in the teachings of Philippe Gaulier this workshop is both a great introduction for newcomers and the perfect workout for more experienced actors/musicians/ writers … & audience members!

YOGAPALOOZA! with owen tuf, Wendy Wasserman and Tatiana Ishwari Nemchin - 6:30am – 11:30am @ Wakefield Covered Bridge – $7 for one, $12 for two or $15 for all three!

#1 Akhanda Yoga for Beginners with Wendy Wasserman (6:30am – 8:00 am). Akhanda Yoga is a holistic and unbroken tradition of Yoga with Hatha roots. In a safe, compassionate and joyful manner we will practice asanas (postures), pranayama (breath work), mantra, meditation and relaxation with a focus on connection of breath and movement. No previous yoga experience necessary.

#2 Kripalu Yoga with owen tuf  (8:15am – 9:45am) owen will be leading a gentle sunrise movement, awakening our senses and bodies to the new day using a unique combination of Kripalu Yoga – blending traditional postures and breathwork with the technology of modern kinesthetics.

 #3 Akhanda Yoga with Tatiana Ishwari Nemchin (10:00am – 11:30am) Tatiana will take participants through an Akhanda yoga session. A tradition with Hatha roots, it brings together breath and movement.

SKETCHBOOKING with Jenn Hamilton 10:00am – 12:00pm @ Cafe Molo  – $15

Sketchbook workshop for the uninitiated and the experienced! To explore the range of what the sketchbook can become. Quick and dirty ways to fill a book with textures,  impressions, perspectives, and apprehensions. Bring your own sketchbook (whether partially filled, or in need of a good ground breaking). Some materials supplied; bring along your favourite pencils, pens, paints, glue, etc.

STAGE READINESS AND ACCOMPANIMENT with GREG STONE – 10:30am – 12:30pm @ Kaffe 1870 -  $15

The workshop will cover various aspects of accompaniment rehearsal and the process of preparing to perform live music. Topics covered will include: choosing repertoire; creating charts; effective and efficient rehearsal time; accompanying a singer; equipment checklist; troubleshooting technical, musical and emotional issues; sound check process and etiquette; maintaining focus on stage. Resources will be provided and there’ll be the opportunity to get hands on with Greg (making music that is!) The workshop is tailored to suit players of most common instruments such as rhythm section, strings, brass and woodwind. This one’s for the sidemen and women.

SONGWRITING with LINDSAY FERGUSON  2:00pm – 4:00pm @ Le Hibou – $15

Wakefield based Lindsay Ferguson has been honing her sound through writing songs from the heart for a few years now, she has released two full length albums and would Love to share her thoughts and knowledge on how to bring songs to life. Every person has their own unique way to write, so let’s bring our heads together and make the best of this process!

I HEART ART WORKSHOP FOR KIDDIES  3:00pm – 4:30pm @ Wakefest Hive – $5

This workshop focuses on showing budding artists how to escape preconceived notions they might have about creating art. I Heart Art encourages self-confidence and self-acceptance. The teachers incorporate and experiment with many natural mediums such as clay from a creek, bird feathers, burnt wood, home-made paint and glue, natural fabric dyes and the list goes on! Activities will include: Sculpt to your Rhythm, Drawberry Fields, Painted Silly, Burnt Art (charcoal and burnt wood), In the Blink of an Ink, Crazy Collage and even hammock-making in Swinging Hammock Weave!